Lattice tower 1298185 — Cranks, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1298185 — lattice tower near Cranks, Kentucky. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1298185 is a 95 m (310 ft) lattice tower near Cranks, Harlan County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 30, 2020. It is registered to East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless, which holds 279 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1298185 |
| Unique system identifier | 2697704 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Registration issued | Jan 17, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2019-ASO-30946-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless
Ivel, KY · FRN 0001786607
Holds 279 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 0.5 miles northeast of
- City
- Cranks
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 40820
- County
- Harlan County
- County FIPS
- 21095
- Coordinates
- 36.77083, -83.16117
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1298185 compared with others?
At 95 m, structure 1298185 is about 33% above the 71 m average across the 45 structures registered in Harlan County. It is about 18% above the Kentucky average of 80 m across 3,686 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 30% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 95 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 598 m, which puts the top of the structure 692 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1298185, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Cranks in Harlan County, Kentucky, at coordinates 36.77083, -83.16117, with the site address filed as "0.5 miles northeast of". Harlan County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 19th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 37 of them are marked constructed. Kentucky as a whole has 3,686 registrations, the 25th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Bulls Gap, TN · 1243489, a guyed tower at 181 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1298185 on Jan 17, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,890 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1298185?
The FCC record lists East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless of Ivel, KY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001786607. Across the registry it holds 279 structure registrations, the 88th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 276 in Kentucky. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (180 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2019-ASO-30946-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1298185?
Its registered overall height above ground is 95 m (310 ft), and 692 m (2,271 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1298185?
The registered owner is East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless, which holds 279 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1298185?
It is located near Cranks, Harlan County, Kentucky at 0.5 miles northeast of (36.77083, -83.16117). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 30, 2020.
What type of structure is 1298185?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Harlan County, KY?
Harlan County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, 37 of them constructed — the 19th-largest count among 120 counties in Kentucky.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1298185, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1298185, Cranks, Harlan County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/cranks-1298185 (data as of October 13, 2026).