Guyed tower 1019503 — Ludlow, ME
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1019503 — guyed tower near Ludlow, Maine. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1019503 is a 125 m (410 ft) guyed tower near Ludlow, Aroostook County, Maine. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 10, 1992. It is registered to RURAL CELLULAR CORPORATION, which holds 434 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1019503 |
| Unique system identifier | 100814 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 10, 1992 |
| Registration issued | Dec 12, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-ANE-2515-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | Other (3) |
| Marking notes | Style E 70/7460-1L |
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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0003715919
Holds 434 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- SMYRA HILL 3.7 KM N OF I95 ENE OF SMYRA CENT
- City
- Ludlow
- State
- Maine
- ZIP
- 04780
- County
- Aroostook County
- County FIPS
- 23003
- Coordinates
- 46.16308, -68.09392
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1019503 compared with others?
At 125 m, structure 1019503 is about 85% above the 68 m average across the 82 structures registered in Aroostook County. It is about twice the Maine average of 65 m across 1,018 registrations. Among the 20,259 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 17% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 120 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 125 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 310 m, which puts the top of the structure 435 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1019503, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ludlow in Aroostook County, Maine, at coordinates 46.16308, -68.09392, with the site address filed as "SMYRA HILL 3.7 KM N OF I95 ENE OF SMYRA CENT". Aroostook County has 82 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 5th-largest count among the 16 Maine counties with registrations, and 64 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 Masardis, ME · 1019861, a lattice tower at 130 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 1019503 on Dec 12, 2016. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 782 in Maine.
Who owns antenna structure 1019503?
The FCC record lists RURAL CELLULAR CORPORATION of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003715919. Across the registry it holds 434 structure registrations, the 58th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 37 in Maine. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (154 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2016-ANE-2515-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 3, is listed on the FCC registration form as "Other". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1019503?
Its registered overall height above ground is 125 m (410 ft), and 435 m (1,428 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1019503?
The registered owner is RURAL CELLULAR CORPORATION, which holds 434 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1019503?
It is located near Ludlow, Aroostook County, Maine at SMYRA HILL 3.7 KM N OF I95 ENE OF SMYRA CENT (46.16308, -68.09392). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 10, 1992.
What type of structure is 1019503?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,259 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Aroostook County, ME?
Aroostook County has 82 FCC-registered antenna structures, 64 of them constructed — the 5th-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 1019503, Ludlow, Aroostook County, Maine”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maine/ludlow-1019503 (data as of October 6, 2026).