Guyed tower 1048296 — California, MD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048296 — guyed tower near California, Maryland. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048296 is a 110 m (361 ft) guyed tower near California, St. Mary's County, Maryland. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 25, 2007. It is registered to SOMAR Communications, Inc., which holds 7 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1048296 |
| Unique system identifier | 610281 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 25, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Sep 2, 2014 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2006-AEA-3027-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
Mechanicsville, MD · FRN 0010062214
Holds 7 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 2 - 43835 ST. ANDREWS CHURCH ROAD
- City
- California
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 20619
- County
- St. Mary's County
- County FIPS
- 24037
- Coordinates
- 38.28222, -76.55972
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1048296 compared with others?
At 110 m, structure 1048296 is about 65% above the 67 m average across the 95 structures registered in St. Mary's County. It is about 57% above the Maryland average of 70 m across 1,911 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 107 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 110 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 36 m, which puts the top of the structure 146 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1048296, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near California in St. Mary's County, Maryland, at coordinates 38.28222, -76.55972, with the site address filed as "TWR 2 - 43835 ST. ANDREWS CHURCH ROAD". St. Mary's County has 95 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 7th-largest count among the 24 Maryland counties with registrations, and 53 of them are marked constructed. Maryland as a whole has 1,911 registrations, the 33rd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Waldorf, MD · 1237583, a tower at 246 m (canceled).
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 1048296 on Sep 2, 2014. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,312 in Maryland.
Who owns antenna structure 1048296?
The FCC record lists SOMAR Communications, Inc. of Mechanicsville, MD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0010062214. Across the registry it holds 7 structure registrations, including 7 in Maryland. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2006-AEA-3027-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1048296?
Its registered overall height above ground is 110 m (361 ft), and 146 m (479 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1048296?
The registered owner is SOMAR Communications, Inc., which holds 7 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1048296?
It is located near California, St. Mary's County, Maryland at TWR 2 - 43835 ST. ANDREWS CHURCH ROAD (38.28222, -76.55972). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 25, 2007.
What type of structure is 1048296?
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. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in St. Mary's County, MD?
St. Mary's County has 95 FCC-registered antenna structures, 53 of them constructed — the 7th-largest count among 24 counties in Maryland.
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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 1048296, California, St. Mary's County, Maryland”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maryland/california-1048296 (data as of October 13, 2026).