Tower 1020709 — Arcadia, OH
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1020709 — tower (type not specified) near Arcadia, Ohio. 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 1020709 is a 83 m (272 ft) tower near Arcadia, Hancock County, Ohio. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1987. It is registered to TRI COUNTY BROADCASTING INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1020709 |
| Unique system identifier | 122772 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1987 |
| Registration issued | Jun 2, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-AGL-1278-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
TRI COUNTY BROADCASTING INC
Fostoria, OH
Location
- Address
- ST RT 330 1.8 MI S OF RT 12
- City
- Arcadia
- State
- Ohio
- ZIP
- 44830
- County
- Hancock County
- County FIPS
- 39063
- Coordinates
- 41.10000, -83.47556
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1020709 compared with others?
At 83 m, structure 1020709 is about 16% above the 72 m average across the 93 structures registered in Hancock County. It is about 13% above the Ohio average of 73 m across 8,210 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 supporting structure itself measures 82 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 83 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 247 m, which puts the top of the structure 330 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1020709, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Arcadia in Hancock County, Ohio, at coordinates 41.10000, -83.47556, with the site address filed as "ST RT 330 1.8 MI S OF RT 12". Hancock County has 93 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 29th-largest count among the 88 Ohio counties with registrations, and 75 of them are marked constructed. Ohio as a whole has 8,210 registrations, the 4th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Carey, OH · 1328718, a lattice tower at 160 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 1020709 on Jun 2, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 6,161 in Ohio.
Who owns antenna structure 1020709?
The FCC record lists TRI COUNTY BROADCASTING INC of Fostoria, OH as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-AGL-1278-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1020709?
Its registered overall height above ground is 83 m (272 ft), and 330 m (1,081 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1020709?
The registered owner is TRI COUNTY BROADCASTING INC.
Where is antenna structure 1020709?
It is located near Arcadia, Hancock County, Ohio at ST RT 330 1.8 MI S OF RT 12 (41.10000, -83.47556). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1987.
What type of structure is 1020709?
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 Hancock County, OH?
Hancock County has 93 FCC-registered antenna structures, 75 of them constructed — the 29th-largest count among 88 counties in Ohio.
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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 1020709, Arcadia, Hancock County, Ohio”, https://towercensus.com/towers/ohio/arcadia-1020709 (data as of October 13, 2026).