Tower 1008408 — W. Tisbury, MA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008408 — tower (type not specified) near W. Tisbury, 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 1008408 is a 25 m (81 ft) tower near W. Tisbury, Dukes County, Massachusetts. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 10, 1950. It is registered to MASSACHUSETTS, COMMONWEALTH OF DBA = ENV MGMT DEPT MGR JOHN MOTRONI.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008408 |
| Unique system identifier | 98600 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 10, 1950 |
| Registration issued | Aug 10, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ANE-227-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
MASSACHUSETTS, COMMONWEALTH OF DBA = ENV MGMT DEPT MGR JOHN MOTRONI
Brimfield, MA
Location
- Address
- INDIAN HILL
- City
- W. Tisbury
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 02568
- County
- Dukes County
- County FIPS
- 25007
- Coordinates
- 41.42389, -70.67194
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1008408 compared with others?
At 25 m, structure 1008408 is about 16% below the 29 m average across the 25 structures registered in Dukes County. It is about 42% of 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 about 32% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 21 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 25 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 75 m, which puts the top of the structure 100 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008408, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near W. Tisbury in Dukes County, Massachusetts, at coordinates 41.42389, -70.67194, with the site address filed as "INDIAN HILL". Dukes County has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 13th-largest count among the 14 Massachusetts counties with registrations, and 20 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 1008408 on Aug 10, 1998. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 966 in Massachusetts.
Who owns antenna structure 1008408?
The FCC record lists MASSACHUSETTS, COMMONWEALTH OF DBA = ENV MGMT DEPT MGR JOHN MOTRONI of Brimfield, MA as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ANE-227-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 1008408?
Its registered overall height above ground is 25 m (81 ft), and 100 m (328 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008408?
The registered owner is MASSACHUSETTS, COMMONWEALTH OF DBA = ENV MGMT DEPT MGR JOHN MOTRONI.
Where is antenna structure 1008408?
It is located near W. Tisbury, Dukes County, Massachusetts at INDIAN HILL (41.42389, -70.67194). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 10, 1950.
What type of structure is 1008408?
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 Dukes County, MA?
Dukes County has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them constructed — the 13th-largest count among 14 counties in Massachusetts.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008408, 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 1008408, W. Tisbury, Dukes County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/w-tisbury-1008408 (data as of October 13, 2026).