Encompass Woofferton

Encompass Woofferton Transmitting Station (WOF) located in Woofferton, Shropshire, United Kingdom is a major shortwave transmitting station owned and operated by Encompass Digital Media. The station primarily provides international shortwave broadcasting services and operates across the HF spectrum.

Transmitted stations over Encompass Woofferton

• BBC World Service
• formerly
• Other international broadcasters may also be transmitted from the site.

About the Location

Encompass Woofferton Transmitting Station is located near Ludlow, Shropshire, England, close to the border with Wales.

The site covers approximately 350 acres and contains 10 HF transmitters and a large antenna field consisting of numerous shortwave curtain arrays. The site is capable of transmitting across a wide portion of the HF shortwave spectrum and is used for international broadcasting.

The transmitting station originally began operation in 1943 after being constructed by the BBC during the Second World War. It later became part of the UK's international broadcasting transmission infrastructure and is now operated by Encompass Digital Media.