Heligoland radio tower Heligoland radio tower is a 113-metre (371 ft) high transmission tower on the island of Heligoland in Germany. It is owned by the Deutsche Telekom.[1] It was constructed in 2000, replacing an older, lower mast that was subsequently demolished, and has some unusual characteristics. It uses a triangular base and, despite being a free-standing tower, is supported by guy wires as well. A few months after its 2000 installation, local authorities sought the sale of municipal land on the Düne area of Heligoland island for private building and operational purposes.[2] Besides its use as a microwave radio relay station, it is used for transmitting radio and TV stations as well. It serves the entire island of Helgoland and is a major landmark on the island, and plays a major role in maintaining connections to the mainland.[3] In addition, the collective of Heligoland radio tower and two other towers on the island retain a military air.[4] Channels
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