Tower 1246145 — Portsmouth, OH
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1246145 — tower (type not specified) near Portsmouth, 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 1246145 is a 78 m (256 ft) tower near Portsmouth, Ohio. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Dec 1, 2004, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jan 1, 2013. It is registered to Radio Stations WPAY/WPFB, Inc., which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1246145 |
| Unique system identifier | 2645309 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 1, 2004 |
| Registration issued | Feb 13, 2013 |
| Date dismantled | Jan 1, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2004-AGL-3424-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Radio Stations WPAY/WPFB, Inc.
Middletown, OH · FRN 0003780582
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 0.5 MI SW of Portsmouth, OH
- City
- Portsmouth
- State
- Ohio
- ZIP
- 41174
- County FIPS
- 21089
- Coordinates
- 38.72286, -83.00128
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1246145 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1246145 is roughly in line with 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 site's filed ground elevation is 176 m, which puts the top of the structure 254 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1246145, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Portsmouth, Ohio, at coordinates 38.72286, -83.00128, with the site address filed as "0.5 MI SW of Portsmouth, OH". 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 Carter, KY · 1239655, a tower at 425 m (granted (not yet constructed)).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1246145 on Feb 13, 2013. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 508 in Ohio.
Who owns antenna structure 1246145?
The FCC record lists Radio Stations WPAY/WPFB, Inc. of Middletown, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003780582. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 1 in Ohio. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2004-AGL-3424-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1246145?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (256 ft), and 254 m (833 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1246145?
The registered owner is Radio Stations WPAY/WPFB, Inc., which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1246145?
It is located near Portsmouth, Ohio at 0.5 MI SW of Portsmouth, OH (38.72286, -83.00128). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Dec 1, 2004.
What type of structure is 1246145?
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.
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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 1246145, Portsmouth, Ohio”, https://towercensus.com/towers/ohio/portsmouth-1246145 (data as of October 13, 2026).