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The VRT Zendstation Egem is a tall
guyed mast A guyed mast or guyed tower is a tall thin vertical structure that depends on guy lines (diagonal tensioned cables attached to the ground) for stability. The mast itself has the compressive strength to support its own weight, but does not ha ...
used as a broadcast antenna. It broadcasts the radio and TV programs of the VRT and Q-Music, JOE fm, and Nostalgie Vlaanderen. There are also a number of antennas for mobile communications ( Base,
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and
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) attached to the mast. It was built in 1973 and is located in Egem in
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. It is the tallest structure in Belgium. Since 2008 the tower is owned and operated by Norkring België. Radio services broadcast from the site (particularly those of the VRT) can be received in parts of neighbouring countries. Reception of the VRT services can regularly be received in the southern provinces of the
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in Northern
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Services Broadcast

Analogue Radio (FM) Digital Radio (DAB)


References


VRT Zendstation Egem at Skyscraperpage
Buildings and structures in West Flanders Radio masts and towers in Europe Norkring Towers in Belgium {{Belgium-struct-stub