Pole 1040778 — East Falmouth, MA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1040778 — pole near East Falmouth, Massachusetts. Wood, steel or concrete pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1040778 is a 31 m (103 ft) pole near East Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 1, 1998. It is registered to OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS MB OPERATIONS, INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1040778 |
| Unique system identifier | 604288 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Pole (POLE) |
| Date constructed | Jun 1, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Mar 13, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ANE-773-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
OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS MB OPERATIONS, INC.
E. Providence, RI
Location
- Address
- 996 EAST FALMOUTH HWY
- City
- East Falmouth
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 02536
- County
- Barnstable County
- County FIPS
- 25001
- Coordinates
- 41.58167, -70.53917
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1040778 compared with others?
At 31 m, structure 1040778 is about half of the 63 m average across the 94 structures registered in Barnstable County. It is about half of the Massachusetts average of 59 m across 1,508 registrations. Among the 16,558 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (POLE), the average overall height is 31 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 10 m, which puts the top of the structure 41 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1040778, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near East Falmouth in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, at coordinates 41.58167, -70.53917, with the site address filed as "996 EAST FALMOUTH HWY". Barnstable County has 94 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 14 Massachusetts counties with registrations, and 55 of them are marked constructed. Massachusetts as a whole has 1,508 registrations, the 38th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is East Freetown, MA · 1005125, a tower at 255 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 1040778 on Mar 13, 1998. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 965 in Massachusetts.
Who owns antenna structure 1040778?
The FCC record lists OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS MB OPERATIONS, INC. of E. Providence, RI as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ANE-773-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 1040778?
Its registered overall height above ground is 31 m (103 ft), and 41 m (135 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1040778?
The registered owner is OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS MB OPERATIONS, INC..
Where is antenna structure 1040778?
It is located near East Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts at 996 EAST FALMOUTH HWY (41.58167, -70.53917). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 1, 1998.
What type of structure is 1040778?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code POLE, which decodes to "Pole". Wood, steel or concrete pole. 16,558 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Barnstable County, MA?
Barnstable County has 94 FCC-registered antenna structures, 55 of them constructed — the 8th-largest count among 14 counties in Massachusetts.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1040778, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1040778, East Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/east-falmouth-1040778 (data as of October 20, 2026).