Relay Tower 1DL-109 is one of several automated broadcasting stations scattered across the Commonwealth in Fallout 4. Activating these relay towers allows players to pick up hidden radio frequencies that lead to secret loot, mini-stories, and unique survival encounters. Finding and powering up this specific installation expands your Pip-Boy radio coverage across the western territory.
Where to Find Relay Tower 1DL 109
Relay Tower 1DL-109 is located in the western region of the Commonwealth map. It rests atop a rocky hill situated southwest of Oberland Station and near a set of railroad tracks. Players traveling toward Vault 81 or the nearby water lock can easily spot the tall metallic structure overlooking the surrounding countryside.
The immediate area around the tower is relatively quiet, but travelers should remain cautious when approaching. Local wildlife and occasional scavenger groups frequently roam the nearby hills. Reaching the hilltop gives you direct access to the control interface at the base of the tower.
How to Activate the Relay Tower
Activating Relay Tower 1DL-109 requires interacting with the terminal panel located at the base of the structure. Once you access the control panel, select the option to extend the satellite dishes. This action powers up the radio equipment and begins scanning local frequencies for active emergency transmissions.
As soon as the dishes raise, your Pip-Boy will pick up three brand-new radio signals in the region. These broadcasts serve as directional markers that point toward nearby hidden locations. You can listen to each station through your radio menu to track down their origins.
Radio Signals Unlocked by Relay Tower 1DL 109
The first signal broadcasted is the Boston City Works Beacon, located west near a water lock building. Following this signal leads players to a small operational hatch that contains useful scavenging supplies. Investigating the area rewards observant explorers with extra resources.
The second transmission is a tragic Distress Signal coming from a blue overturned train car to the southeast. This train car is guarded by several feral ghouls, requiring players to clear the area before entering. Inside through a top hatch, you will discover a locked crate, a fusion core, and the source of the emergency loop.
Exploring the Garbled Radio Beacon
The final broadcast picked up by the tower is a mysterious Garbled Radio Beacon. Following this faint audio loop leads players eastward past burning trees toward a dramatic extraterrestrial crash site. Tracking the green blood trail from the wreckage leads straight into a nearby cave.
Inside the cave, players encounter an injured alien survivor holding the powerful Alien Blaster pistol. Defeating this hostile creature allows you to claim the rare energy weapon along with its valuable ammunition. Activating Relay Tower 1DL-109 is well worth the effort for any Commonwealth explorer seeking high-tier gear and rich environmental storytelling.
