2-tower array 1006645 — Somerset, MA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006645 — antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) near Somerset, Massachusetts.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006645 is a 123 m (404 ft) 2-tower array near Somerset, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 21, 1978. It is registered to BRISTOL COUNTY BROADCASTING INC DBA = WSAR RADIO, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1006645 |
| Unique system identifier | 111762 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) (2TA1) |
| Date constructed | Dec 21, 1978 |
| Registration issued | Jan 24, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 76-NE-87-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
BRISTOL COUNTY BROADCASTING INC DBA = WSAR RADIO
Fall River, MA · FRN 0003794930
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1 HOME ST TOWER 1
- City
- Somerset
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 02725
- County
- Bristol County
- County FIPS
- 25005
- Coordinates
- 41.72417, -71.18861
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1006645 compared with others?
At 123 m, structure 1006645 is about 89% above the 65 m average across the 154 structures registered in Bristol County. It is about twice the Massachusetts average of 59 m across 1,508 registrations. Among the 377 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (2TA1), the average overall height is 86 m, so this one is about 42% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 123 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 7 m, which puts the top of the structure 130 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1006645, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Somerset in Bristol County, Massachusetts, at coordinates 41.72417, -71.18861, with the site address filed as "1 HOME ST TOWER 1". Bristol County has 154 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 14 Massachusetts counties with registrations, and 95 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 Tiverton, RI · 1023324, a guyed tower at 305 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 1006645 on Jan 24, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 966 in Massachusetts.
Who owns antenna structure 1006645?
The FCC record lists BRISTOL COUNTY BROADCASTING INC DBA = WSAR RADIO of Fall River, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003794930. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Massachusetts. Its most common filed structure-type code is 2TA1 (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 76-NE-87-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 1006645?
Its registered overall height above ground is 123 m (404 ft), and 130 m (427 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1006645?
The registered owner is BRISTOL COUNTY BROADCASTING INC DBA = WSAR RADIO, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1006645?
It is located near Somerset, Bristol County, Massachusetts at 1 HOME ST TOWER 1 (41.72417, -71.18861). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 21, 1978.
What type of structure is 1006645?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 2TA1, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2)". 377 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Bristol County, MA?
Bristol County has 154 FCC-registered antenna structures, 95 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 14 counties in Massachusetts.
Related pages
- Antenna structures in Massachusetts· 1,508 registered
- Antenna structures in Bristol County· 154 registered
- BRISTOL COUNTY BROADCASTING INC DBA = WSAR RADIO portfolio· 3 structures
- Tallest towers in Massachusetts
- Structure types explained· Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2)
- The 100 tallest towers in the US
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006645, weekly bulk file.
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 1006645, Somerset, Bristol County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/somerset-1006645 (data as of October 13, 2026).