NZBC Wharite Peak TV transmitter history.

[@pulsing1982]

brilliant historic record. I'm a former Telecommunications Tech (80's-early 90's), always great to get out to remote sites. Your film reflects a pioneering time, establishing transmitter sites around the country! Thanks for sharing.

[@thevisitortjn2]

Fascinating, such dedication. Now you wouldn't see Kordia or BCL doing that nowdays

[@hbaykiwi]

How was the electricity run up the hill in the early days?

[@philnolan7193]

How tall is the biggest tower/mast?

[@kanesayer8638]

About 80 meters. I just went up there today.

[@gmbyrom]

I have a list that says officially it's 122.2m. It was one of the standard 120m-ish masts that were installed around NZ at that time (Kaukau, Sugarloaf etc).

[@gmbyrom]

www.emporis.com/buildings/1251060/wharite-tv-tower-palmerston-north-new-zealand

[@philnolan7193]

Thanks. I spoke to a Comms Tech and he was sure it was 400 feet. It is impressive to be up there and admire the views and the sheer size of the tower.

[@gmbyrom]

Of course there are actually two masts on the site, plus another one about a hundred meters back along the road. Have a look on Streetview.