LEICESTER REDIFFUSION SERVICES
Malabar Road
Leicester LE1 2EQ Tel: 0533 21657
Remembering Rediffusion Leicester By:
Gerald Clode
In the days of VHF Television it was important for the best reception to receive the TV transmissions on a good aerial which was well clear of any tall buildings to avoid picture ghosting and also well away from any factories which would cause electrical interference to the received signal.
For this purpose, Leicester Rediffusion sited their 90' mast at Western Park, about 4 Miles to the West of the city.
 | Aerial site after construction. Mast supports band 1 and band 3 antennas. |
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 | A later view. Mast supports more band 3 antennas and also yagis for FM radio |
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 | Rigging The Yagis |
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 | A beautiful site with open farmland. |
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 | Rigging the aerials on a summers day. Mal Clarke and Roger Hine |
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 | View from top of the Tower. Bill Jackson looks on. |
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 | Early colour picture of the mast ( Pre UHF days ) |
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 | Aerial view of the site as it is today in use for commercial communications. |
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 | Present day view of the old Rediffusion aerial site |
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Leicester Rediffusion Aerial Site at Western Park
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