Tower 1273997 — Bar Harbor, ME
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1273997 — tower (type not specified) near Bar Harbor, Maine. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1273997 is a 38 m (124 ft) tower near Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 12, 2010. It is registered to BELL ATLANTIC MOBILE SYSTEMS OF ALLENTOWN, INC, which holds 98 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1273997 |
| Unique system identifier | 2673344 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 12, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Dec 8, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-ANE-286-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
BELL ATLANTIC MOBILE SYSTEMS OF ALLENTOWN, INC
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0003301512
Holds 98 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 854 State Highway 3
- City
- Bar Harbor
- State
- Maine
- ZIP
- 04609
- County
- Hancock County
- County FIPS
- 23009
- Coordinates
- 44.43242, -68.31122
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) · Constructed
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Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
Lattice tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1273997 compared with others?
At 38 m, structure 1273997 is about half of the 69 m average across the 51 structures registered in Hancock County. It is about 42% below the Maine average of 65 m across 1,018 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about half of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 37 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 38 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 54 m, which puts the top of the structure 92 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1273997, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bar Harbor in Hancock County, Maine, at coordinates 44.43242, -68.31122, with the site address filed as "854 State Highway 3". Hancock County has 51 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 16 Maine counties with registrations, and 47 of them are marked constructed. Maine as a whole has 1,018 registrations, the 43rd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Surry Township, ME · 1022675, a 2-tower array at 138 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 1273997 on Dec 8, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 782 in Maine.
Who owns antenna structure 1273997?
The FCC record lists BELL ATLANTIC MOBILE SYSTEMS OF ALLENTOWN, INC of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003301512. Across the registry it holds 98 structure registrations, the 200th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 7 in Maine. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (40 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-ANE-286-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1273997?
Its registered overall height above ground is 38 m (124 ft), and 92 m (302 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1273997?
The registered owner is BELL ATLANTIC MOBILE SYSTEMS OF ALLENTOWN, INC, which holds 98 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1273997?
It is located near Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine at 854 State Highway 3 (44.43242, -68.31122). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 12, 2010.
What type of structure is 1273997?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Hancock County, ME?
Hancock County has 51 FCC-registered antenna structures, 47 of them constructed — the 8th-largest count among 16 counties in Maine.
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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 1273997, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maine/bar-harbor-1273997 (data as of October 13, 2026).