4-tower array 1006679 — Plymouth, MA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006679 — antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) near Plymouth, Massachusetts.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006679 is a 118 m (386 ft) 4-tower array near Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 1, 1977. It is registered to PLYMOUTH ROCK BROADCASTING CO INC DBA = WPLM.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1006679 |
| Unique system identifier | 111794 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) (4TA1) |
| Date constructed | Feb 1, 1977 |
| Registration issued | Jan 14, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 75-NE-196-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 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
PLYMOUTH ROCK BROADCASTING CO INC DBA = WPLM
Plymouth, MA
Location
- Address
- 17 COLUMBUS RD
- City
- Plymouth
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 02360
- County
- Plymouth County
- County FIPS
- 25023
- Coordinates
- 41.96778, -70.70028
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1006679 compared with others?
At 118 m, structure 1006679 is about twice the 60 m average across the 151 structures registered in Plymouth County. It is about twice the Massachusetts average of 59 m across 1,508 registrations. Among the 300 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (4TA1), the average overall height is 84 m, so this one is about 40% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 51 m, which puts the top of the structure 169 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1006679, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Plymouth in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, at coordinates 41.96778, -70.70028, with the site address filed as "17 COLUMBUS RD". Plymouth County has 151 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 14 Massachusetts counties with registrations, and 111 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 Boston, MA · 1251249, a building antenna at 277 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 1006679 on Jan 14, 1997. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 965 in Massachusetts.
Who owns antenna structure 1006679?
The FCC record lists PLYMOUTH ROCK BROADCASTING CO INC DBA = WPLM of Plymouth, MA as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 75-NE-196-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, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1006679?
Its registered overall height above ground is 118 m (386 ft), and 169 m (554 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1006679?
The registered owner is PLYMOUTH ROCK BROADCASTING CO INC DBA = WPLM.
Where is antenna structure 1006679?
It is located near Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts at 17 COLUMBUS RD (41.96778, -70.70028). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 1, 1977.
What type of structure is 1006679?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 4TA1, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4)". 300 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Plymouth County, MA?
Plymouth County has 151 FCC-registered antenna structures, 111 of them constructed — the 4th-largest count among 14 counties in Massachusetts.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006679, 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 1006679, Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/plymouth-1006679 (data as of October 20, 2026).