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VLF transmitting antennas are really interesting things. VLF is the lowest frequency range that humans can feasibly transmit, and it requires the largest antennas that humans can currently build. These massive structures are usually funded by militaries.

I find them fascinating in THREE different ways: EE, structural engineering, and military history.

(note: VLF receiving antennas are far smaller; only the transmitting antenna needs to be large)

VLF stations

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Wikipedia REALLY needs a separate category for VLF transmitters. There are a fair number of pages for them:

VLF Transmitter Cutler
Grimeton VLF transmitter
Lualualei VLF transmitter
VLF transmitter DHO38
VLF Transmitter Woodside
Denizköy VLF transmitter
Ebino VLF transmitter
Rugby Radio Station
NSS Annapolis
Goliath transmitter
Criggion Radio Station
Naval Communication Station Harold E. Holt
Jim Creek Naval Radio Station
Skelton Transmitting Station