Have you ever wondered what it was like at the top of Sutro Tower? Read more: kqed.org/baycurious Reporter: Jessica Plazcek Video: Adam Grossberg Music: Chris Zabriskie
@@DCorganic possibly. i always think the best way to get over it is to sky dive. that way no matter how high u are u can say well i been higher than this
I work on this tower everyday. Typically we travel the country climbing taller towers than Sutro but with the entire Bay Area as the backdrop it’s the most impressive tower I’ve been on, not only is the view great but it’s also an extremely stout tower! Most broadest towers are only a few feet wide and they sway in the wind. I’m extremely thankful to work on sutro. It’s 977ft tall and sits on Mt Sutro which is 911ft above sea level. So when you look at outer sunset or the water you’re close to 1900ft high which is taller than any skyscraper in North America
The final line in this story is telling, and so true. For those who have worked on radio or TV, ones work relies heavily on objects such as these. But, how often do we get the chance to see them close up, up top? Well done KQED!
This structure reminds me of the Eiffel Tower. At first, the Parisians hated it, but now the city of Paris just wouldn't be complete without it. Years ago, I almost accepted an engineering job offer from one of the Bay Area broadcasters, but I chickened out because it occasionally required going up on this tower. I just couldn't do it. 😨
A friend who worked for a local television broadcaster took me up there many, many moons ago. We brought a Frisbee up with us and stood on different sides of the walk and tossed it to each other until one of us missed the catch. It just sailed and sailed to the ground. Had a dream last night that I was up there again - including the small confines of the 2-person elevator. What a singular experience it was indeed.
I have a hard time putting up my Christmas lights each year. The anxiety starts about one week prior to Thanksgiving. I would never have stepped out of the elevator. No thanks,
i love sutro tower. and i love that you can see it way over there from many different places in the bay area. and then you can stand beaneath in sf or across from it at twin peaks, i am jealous of you girl!
I've been up there many times to do radio work for KTVU. it's nice and peaceful. I went up before they had buttons to stop at a certain level. You had to look for rope and pull to stop. It was much better after they installed the buttons like a normal elevator
Been up that car a few times. Rode on top of the car when we had 3 persons & gear. Had to move/rotate as wire rope ran thru pulley at angle below 720' catwalk. Another leg has the high power rigid waveguide "pipes" running up them. Never had reason to get too close to masts, (it requires a scheduled event where engineers severely reduce power to the masts during the wee hours of the AM)
I have been up there back in the 90’s My buddy David Grimes work there. Wild experience There was more fog the day we were up there Once in a lifetime experience.
Sutro Tower is a 977 ft (298 m) three-pronged TV and radio antenna tower in San Francisco, ... more than 39 m (128 ft). The old site of the Sutro Mansion, and thus the land on which the tower stands, is owned by Adolph Sutro's descendants.
I lived in the Inner Sunset District (East of the tower) when it was built. Prior to the tower (and Cable TV), we only received 4 TV channels...9, 7, 5 & 4, & some not very clear. After tower completion, we could also receive Channel 2 (from Oakland), and all channels were clear.
There may be over 500 broadcast towers in America taller than this one including the KVLY-TV tower in Blanchard ND (2,063 ft). This one has the coolest name though.
It's interesting how flat the world looks from even 1000 ft, I've heard if it were a q-ball it would be smoother than one, and our atmosphere is like a thumbnails thickness, I never realized how thin the layer of air is around the earth. it explains a lot. Wonder what it's like on a really windy day.
from a reporter i expect a certain profesionalism, a mature approach. i dont know how old this Jessica is, but she definitely looks older than she sounds.
Being afraid of heights and claustrophobic, this is my worst nightmare.
Exactly 😆 seems like a pretty cool way to get over it though
Well, you'd faint or die if you were in the top of the KVLY 2,163ft. Tower in Blanchard, North Dakota.
@@DCorganic possibly. i always think the best way to get over it is to sky dive. that way no matter how high u are u can say well i been higher than this
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I work on this tower everyday. Typically we travel the country climbing taller towers than Sutro but with the entire Bay Area as the backdrop it’s the most impressive tower I’ve been on, not only is the view great but it’s also an extremely stout tower! Most broadest towers are only a few feet wide and they sway in the wind. I’m extremely thankful to work on sutro. It’s 977ft tall and sits on Mt Sutro which is 911ft above sea level. So when you look at outer sunset or the water you’re close to 1900ft high which is taller than any skyscraper in North America
Very cool. I see this tower every day, as I live almost underneath the tower and can walk to the base in a just a few minutes.
The final line in this story is telling, and so true. For those who have worked on radio or TV, ones work relies heavily on objects such as these. But, how often do we get the chance to see them close up, up top? Well done KQED!
One of my favorite San Francisco landmarks!
I really liked the natural-sounding narration that gave you a lot to think about or empathize with. Nice job Jessica.
i really love this series!
This structure reminds me of the Eiffel Tower. At first, the Parisians hated it, but now the city of Paris just wouldn't be complete without it.
Years ago, I almost accepted an engineering job offer from one of the Bay Area broadcasters, but I chickened out because it occasionally required going up on this tower. I just couldn't do it. 😨
A friend who worked for a local television broadcaster took me up there many, many moons ago. We brought a Frisbee up with us and stood on different sides of the walk and tossed it to each other until one of us missed the catch. It just sailed and sailed to the ground. Had a dream last night that I was up there again - including the small confines of the 2-person elevator. What a singular experience it was indeed.
I've been up that tower, being above the morning fog is an amazing experience.
I have a hard time putting up my Christmas lights each year. The anxiety starts about one week prior to Thanksgiving. I would never have stepped out of the elevator. No thanks,
i love sutro tower. and i love that you can see it way over there from many different places in the bay area. and then you can stand beaneath in sf or across from it at twin peaks, i am jealous of you girl!
I'll never forget the grinding motor of that elevator.....
I've been up there many times to do radio work for KTVU. it's nice and peaceful. I went up before they had buttons to stop at a certain level. You had to look for rope and pull to stop. It was much better after they installed the buttons like a normal elevator
Been up that car a few times. Rode on top of the car when we had 3 persons & gear. Had to move/rotate as wire rope ran thru pulley at angle below 720' catwalk. Another leg has the high power rigid waveguide "pipes" running up them. Never had reason to get too close to masts, (it requires a scheduled event where engineers severely reduce power to the masts during the wee hours of the AM)
So I’ve climbed up this tower before. I would like to go again but the climb up the latter is very VERY sketchy. Can I use the elevator?
the views are awesome
I have been up there back in the 90’s
My buddy David Grimes work there. Wild experience
There was more fog the day we were up there
Once in a lifetime experience.
My hands are DRIPPING with sweat just watching this!!! My boyfriend is on this tower right now doing work!!! Oh dear LORD. 🙄
Wow, thanks for this.
Im terrified of heights. I got scared just looking at the video 😂
But it’s a great landmark. A way to orient yourself in the city.
I hear you. I suffer from the same curse. I love the views from high above, but I'm terrified of heights. What a paradox!
Pretty cool video!!!!
Sutro Tower is a 977 ft (298 m) three-pronged TV and radio antenna tower in San Francisco, ... more than 39 m (128 ft). The old site of the Sutro Mansion, and thus the land on which the tower stands, is owned by Adolph Sutro's descendants.
I lived in the Inner Sunset District (East of the tower) when it was built. Prior to the tower (and Cable TV), we only received 4 TV channels...9, 7, 5 & 4, & some not very clear. After tower completion, we could also receive Channel 2 (from Oakland), and all channels were clear.
They need to build a restaurant at the top with views of the city below!
Ive worked on that tower. Did repairs on the tv broadcast antenna
There may be over 500 broadcast towers in America taller than this one including the KVLY-TV tower in Blanchard ND (2,063 ft). This one has the coolest name though.
WOW!!! Hard to Imagine How the Outstretching Heightened Mass of steel was even constructed.
Matt, isaac and or dyl if u stumble upon this video let the “once in a lifetime opportunity” quote sink in😂
It's interesting how flat the world looks from even 1000 ft, I've heard if it were a q-ball it would be smoother than one, and our atmosphere is like a thumbnails thickness, I never realized how thin the layer of air is around the earth. it explains a lot.
Wonder what it's like on a really windy day.
The song name is _Chris Zabriskie - Is That You or Are You You?_
Are you guys still doing any more bay curious segments ? Please say yes there's so many places to explore !
They do a podcast every Thursday!
Bucket list for sure
Oh, I do miss my city, 🤪
i see that thing all the time and i had no idea what its name was
I’m sooo jealous 🤫
Is that the same tower that's seen in the GTA San andreas game when you enter San Fierro
Real life Wonkavator!
How high is the tower?
vonzigle the mount sutro is 254m high and the tower is 297.7m:-)
over 9 feet tall.
+TheWeavedog LOL!
10 feet flaccid, 13 feet fully erect.
2.64 centre meters
I'm so terrified of heights that I had a hard time watching this lol .... I miss living in SF and miss seeing Sutro.
Neat
I wonder what it’s like at the top during a quake
I would think the wind currents alone at that height would be a challenge.
You’d see the ground moving
Or a Nasty Wind Storm.............
I’m afraid of widths.
Virtual vertigo.
Watchdog 2 brought me here any one elts.
GTA San Andreas brought me here not Watch Dogs 2.
Same lol
I got here from a Watch dogs 2 Video! LIKE IF YOU KNOW THAT GAME.
um, that's fuckin cool
No thanks, I'm keeping my feet on tera firma.
Wow. I should be jealous and you know more about it than most people? Gross!
yeah...NO
The woman sounds like she's in middle school!
am i the only one who came here from "The Tyrants Tomb" ??
It's because the EARTH IS FLAT!!!!!!
from a reporter i expect a certain profesionalism, a mature approach. i dont know how old this Jessica is, but she definitely looks older than she sounds.
Thank god she is not a one of the typical talking head tv anchor. Those are all front and no substance. She is personable.
Wtf is this tower
Radio broadcasting most likely. I'm guessing it's upwards of 1,000 feet tall.
Joseph Lunar
Sutro Tower is used mostly for television and FM radio broadcast transmission.
That thing is so ugly lol