Bod Transmitter
The Bod Transmitter is a longwave radio transmitter near Bod, Romania. It broadcasts Radio Antena Satelor and Radio România Actualități on 153 kHz.
The transmitter was designed by the engineer Gheorghe Cartianu-Popescu and built in 1933–34. At the time it was one of the tallest structures in Europe. The transmitter, the first longwave radio station in Eastern Europe, was inaugurated in the presence of Guglielmo Marconi.
The Bod Transmitter currently operates on a frequency of 153 kHz with an output power of 200 kW. During the 80's and 90's, its power varied between 400 and 800 kW. It uses as its antenna a T-antenna hung up on two tall guyed masts.
Until 1985, it operated on 155 kHz, and until 1965 on 160 kHz. Between 1936 and 1965 the power was 150 KW. In 1965, the old mast and transmitter were decommissioned, and the new antenna and new Thomson transmitter were put in service.
Since 2003, a new solid-state transmitter from Harris was installed. The new transmitter is Digital Radio Mondiale compatible and has digital modulation. Despite its lower power, only 200 kW, it provides good coverage for Romania, and border countries. During nighttime, it can be received all across Europe.
There is also a medium wave transmitter on the site.