Radio masts and towers

Radio masts and towers are typically tall structures designed to support antennas for telecommunications and broadcasting, including television. There are two main types: guyed and self-supporting structures. They are among the tallest human-made structures.

Masts are often named after the broadcasting organizations that originally built them or currently use them.

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