Lattice tower 1023993 — Franklin, ME
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1023993 — lattice tower near Franklin, Maine. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1023993 is a 116 m (380 ft) lattice tower near Franklin, Hancock County, Maine. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 15, 1956. It is registered to SBA Towers V, LLC, which holds 373 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1023993 |
| Unique system identifier | 125358 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 15, 1956 |
| Registration issued | May 27, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2026-ANE-31-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0022439178
Holds 373 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 131 Martins Ridge Road (ME16492-A)
- City
- Franklin
- State
- Maine
- ZIP
- 04634
- County
- Hancock County
- County FIPS
- 23009
- Coordinates
- 44.64250, -68.17117
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1023993 compared with others?
At 116 m, structure 1023993 is about 67% above the 69 m average across the 51 structures registered in Hancock County. It is about 79% above the Maine average of 65 m across 1,018 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 59% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 109 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 116 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 168 m, which puts the top of the structure 284 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1023993, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Franklin in Hancock County, Maine, at coordinates 44.64250, -68.17117, with the site address filed as "131 Martins Ridge Road (ME16492-A)". 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 1023993 on May 27, 2026. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 782 in Maine.
Who owns antenna structure 1023993?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers V, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0022439178. Across the registry it holds 373 structure registrations, the 65th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (123 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2026-ANE-31-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1023993?
Its registered overall height above ground is 116 m (380 ft), and 284 m (932 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1023993?
The registered owner is SBA Towers V, LLC, which holds 373 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1023993?
It is located near Franklin, Hancock County, Maine at 131 Martins Ridge Road (ME16492-A) (44.64250, -68.17117). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 15, 1956.
What type of structure is 1023993?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 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 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1023993, Franklin, Hancock County, Maine”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maine/franklin-1023993 (data as of October 6, 2026).