This photo shows the main coaxial switch for the master and Alford FM antennas, located in the 87th Floor combiner room. The switch is a manual design to ensure no activation occurs without local human intervention and clearance from all FM master antenna users.
Despite appearances, the FM stations at Empire operate with a moderate output power, an average of 5500 watts each. This is because of the height of the Empire State Building, which is over 1000 feet above average terrain.
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