Tower 1044898 — Fitchburg, MA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044898 — tower (type not specified) near Fitchburg, Massachusetts. 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 1044898 is a 76 m (250 ft) tower near Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1984, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Mar 20, 2003. It is registered to Comcast of Massachusetts III,Inc, which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1044898 |
| Unique system identifier | 607650 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1984 |
| Registration issued | Mar 19, 2003 |
| Date dismantled | Mar 20, 2003 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 83-ANE-083-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Comcast of Massachusetts III,Inc
Philadelphia, PA · FRN 0004133260
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1082 FRANKLIN RD
- City
- Fitchburg
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 01420
- County
- Worcester County
- County FIPS
- 25027
- Coordinates
- 42.55981, -71.83644
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1044898 compared with others?
At 76 m, structure 1044898 is about 32% above the 58 m average across the 235 structures registered in Worcester County. It is about 29% above the Massachusetts average of 59 m across 1,508 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 site's filed ground elevation is 271 m, which puts the top of the structure 348 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1044898, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fitchburg in Worcester County, Massachusetts, at coordinates 42.55981, -71.83644, with the site address filed as "1082 FRANKLIN RD". Worcester County has 235 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 14 Massachusetts counties with registrations, and 166 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 Boylston, MA · 1024374, a tower at 412 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1044898 on Mar 19, 2003. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 131 in Massachusetts.
Who owns antenna structure 1044898?
The FCC record lists Comcast of Massachusetts III,Inc of Philadelphia, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004133260. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 4 in Massachusetts. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 83-ANE-083-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1044898?
Its registered overall height above ground is 76 m (250 ft), and 348 m (1,140 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1044898?
The registered owner is Comcast of Massachusetts III,Inc, which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1044898?
It is located near Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts at 1082 FRANKLIN RD (42.55981, -71.83644). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1984.
What type of structure is 1044898?
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 Worcester County, MA?
Worcester County has 235 FCC-registered antenna structures, 166 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 14 counties in Massachusetts.
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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 1044898, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/fitchburg-1044898 (data as of October 13, 2026).