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 Interesting short video on the engineering behind radio antenna masts and towers
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 Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 8:58:45 PM on 10 October 2025.
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QUOTE: Practical Engineering is all about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by civil engineer, Grady Hillhouse.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nDdLiXS5wk
 
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I watched that a couple of nights ago. It is amazing how they get them that far in the air without them falling over. They would have to be kept plumb whilst height is being added - not an easy job.

I did notice the last time I drove from Bathurst, NSW to the Bridle Track that the two stayed antennas on Duramana Road have been pulled down. Since 2BS is now on FM they'd need to transmit from the top of a hill.


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