Tower 1037680 — Fort Ritchie, MD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1037680 — tower (type not specified) near Fort Ritchie, Maryland. 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 1037680 is a 73 m (240 ft) tower near Fort Ritchie, Washington County, Maryland. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 21, 2006. It is registered to Peter and John Radio Fellowship, Inc., which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1037680 |
| Unique system identifier | 602063 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 21, 2006 |
| Registration issued | Nov 18, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2005-AEA-1629-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
Peter and John Radio Fellowship, Inc.
Hunt Valley, MD · FRN 0002133098
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- QUIRAUK MOUNTAIN
- City
- Fort Ritchie
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 21719
- County
- Washington County
- County FIPS
- 24043
- Coordinates
- 39.69639, -77.51250
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1037680 compared with others?
At 73 m, structure 1037680 is about 21% above the 61 m average across the 80 structures registered in Washington County. It is roughly in line with the Maryland average of 70 m across 1,911 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 55 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 73 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 654 m, which puts the top of the structure 727 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1037680, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fort Ritchie in Washington County, Maryland, at coordinates 39.69639, -77.51250, with the site address filed as "QUIRAUK MOUNTAIN". Washington County has 80 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 24 Maryland counties with registrations, and 59 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 Gettysburg, PA · 1025956, a 4-tower array at 148 m (dismantled).
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 1037680 on Nov 18, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,312 in Maryland.
Who owns antenna structure 1037680?
The FCC record lists Peter and John Radio Fellowship, Inc. of Hunt Valley, MD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002133098. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Maryland. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2005-AEA-1629-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 1037680?
Its registered overall height above ground is 73 m (240 ft), and 727 m (2,385 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1037680?
The registered owner is Peter and John Radio Fellowship, Inc., which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1037680?
It is located near Fort Ritchie, Washington County, Maryland at QUIRAUK MOUNTAIN (39.69639, -77.51250). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 21, 2006.
What type of structure is 1037680?
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 Washington County, MD?
Washington County has 80 FCC-registered antenna structures, 59 of them constructed — the 8th-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 1037680, Fort Ritchie, Washington County, Maryland”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maryland/fort-ritchie-1037680 (data as of October 13, 2026).