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submitted 2 months ago by Jarvis2323@programming.dev to c/whatisthisthing@lemmy.world

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There are multiple of these in my city. Kinda giant bird feeder looking

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[–] Lexam@lemmy.world 111 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

This is a "small cell" cellular phone tower. They are usually used to offload the capacity of a larger tower nearby. They're useful during large events like concerts, sporting events or parades. It looks like that because it has a cover to hide the radios and antennas from view. They can also be painted different colors to better blend in with the scenery.

[–] Jarvis2323@programming.dev 16 points 2 months ago

Awesome. Ty!

[–] captainjaneway@lemmy.world 34 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

It's just a weird looking cell tower 🗼

Context: https://zh.commscope.com/blog/2014/what-exactly-is-a-small-cell/

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 months ago

Qtip for sky giants

[–] Brkdncr@lemmy.world 15 points 2 months ago

5g tower.

[–] Jackhammer_Joe@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago

That's a government tower to make the birds gay

spoiler

obvious /s

[–] Subdivide6857@midwest.social 6 points 2 months ago

Tampon tower!

[–] abcdqfr@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

I've seen a tiny one on a pickup, more tiny 5G peckerheads?

[–] LilDumpy@lemmy.world -2 points 2 months ago

Cool, You're in Redlands? Have you been to the Redlands public market yet?