Çamlıca TRT Television Tower ( tr, TRT Çamlıca Verici İstasyonu) was a

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in the

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district of

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, Turkey, which was owned and operated by the state-owned

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(TRT). It was demolished in late 2020 after 48 years in service.

History

The tower was located on Büyük Çamlıca Hill (literally:Big Çamlıca Hill) at above main sea level. The tower went into service on 30 December 1972. The tower had a total height of with the highconical concrete tower and a steel mast atop. On May 21, 2010, a fire broke out at the tower's height. The fire caused damage to the transmitter, and the broadcasting was interrupted until the damage was removed.

Demolition

With the completion of the Küçük Çamlıca TV Radio Tower on the neighboring hill, the steel transmitter masts were all removed and integrated in the new towers. The tower was demolished in late 2020.

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