Lattice tower 1296962 — Maria Stein, OH
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296962 — lattice tower near Maria Stein, Ohio. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296962 is a 79 m (260 ft) lattice tower near Maria Stein, Mercer County, Ohio. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 21, 2016. It is registered to Capital Telecom Holdings LLC, which holds 73 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1296962 |
| Unique system identifier | 2696481 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 21, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Sep 23, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AGL-7820-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Short Hills, NJ · FRN 0024877359
Holds 73 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2745 State Route 716
- City
- Maria Stein
- State
- Ohio
- ZIP
- 45860
- County
- Mercer County
- County FIPS
- 39107
- Coordinates
- 40.42939, -84.49581
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1296962 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1296962 is roughly in line with the 83 m average across the 43 structures registered in Mercer County. It is roughly in line with the Ohio average of 73 m across 8,205 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 78 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 287 m, which puts the top of the structure 366 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1296962, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Maria Stein in Mercer County, Ohio, at coordinates 40.42939, -84.49581, with the site address filed as "2745 State Route 716". Mercer County has 43 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 75th-largest count among the 88 Ohio counties with registrations, and 27 of them are marked constructed. Ohio as a whole has 8,205 registrations, the 4th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Cridersvile, OH · 1012273, a tower at 341 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 1296962 on Sep 23, 2015. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 6,159 in Ohio.
Who owns antenna structure 1296962?
The FCC record lists Capital Telecom Holdings LLC of Short Hills, NJ as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0024877359. Across the registry it holds 73 structure registrations, the 265th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 31 in Ohio. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (28 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AGL-7820-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1296962?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 366 m (1,200 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1296962?
The registered owner is Capital Telecom Holdings LLC, which holds 73 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1296962?
It is located near Maria Stein, Mercer County, Ohio at 2745 State Route 716 (40.42939, -84.49581). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 21, 2016.
What type of structure is 1296962?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Mercer County, OH?
Mercer County has 43 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them constructed — the 75th-largest count among 88 counties in Ohio.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1296962, Maria Stein, Mercer County, Ohio”, https://towercensus.com/towers/ohio/maria-stein-1296962 (data as of October 6, 2026).