

For shortwave dipoles spun between two or more towers are used. So it is often prefered in such cases to build two towers: one for longer waves and one for UHF and VHF.ĭirectional antennas for longwave and mediumwave require nearly always two or more masts. Such device is expensive and maintenance on the mast requires either switching off the LW, MW or SW-transmitter or access via an insulated platform. Installing antennas for other radio services on this objects is possible, but requires a special device in form of resonant circuits, in whose coils a cable runs, to bring the signals from ground to high voltage potential. Towers and masts for this kind of transmission are often the antenna itsself and have high voltage against ground when transmission takes place. Most of them are or were used also for shortwave, mediumwave and longwave transmission. However, there are sites with multiple masts. In most parts of Europe it is common that one tower must be used for all programmes. The reason for the great count of radio towers near Mecca may be that each company often built its own tower or even for each program its own tower. I hope they increase the height to over 610 meters as the building will be in the 2000ft club where only a few buildings currently built and under construction are in that club
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Mecca looks amazing now – it will look more amazing in the next 10-15 years! I am sure that when other buildings around the Harram area are demolished and bought up[ to modern standards - the city will be state of the art for pilgrims and residents *Make life easier for pilgrims by not having too far to travel - although i suspect it will be well off pilgrims *Aesthetical landmark - bringing the surrounding areas up to modern standards *A Beacon for anyone travelling to Mecca knowing which direction the Qibla is - by using the building as a reference point *Also provide valuable shade for pilgrims *Tall buildings will naturally attract wind flow around the building - so it could encourage fresh winds and lower the temperature for pilgrims The Mosque next to the building is and will always be the central focal point for Muslims - i can understand why people of other faiths will see the building as the centre peace, however I think the building will bring some benefits like
