Omega Tower Trelew
| Trelew Omega Mast | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Status | Destroyed |
| Type | Mast radiator insulated against ground |
| Location | Trelew, Argentina |
| Coordinates | 43°3′13″S 65°11′27″W / 43.05361°S 65.19083°W |
| Completed | 1976 |
| Destroyed | June 23, 1998 |
| Height | 366 m (1,200.79 ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Main contractor | US Coast Guard |
Trelew Omega Transmitter (station F) situated at Golfo Nuevo, 40 km outside Trelew, Argentina at 43°03′13″S 65°11′27″W / 43.053553°S 65.190781°W was a grounded 366m high steel guyed mast antenna, which was the tallest construction in South America. It was demolished on June 23, 1998 by explosives.
External links
- Demolition video
- http://www.haikuvalley.com/History/Argentina/21320099_qj5tsP#!i=1697856205&k=8D6rRxD
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