Tower 1003727 — Samantha, OH
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003727 — tower (type not specified) near Samantha, 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 1003727 is a 85 m (279 ft) tower near Samantha, Highland County, Ohio. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 12, 1996. It is registered to Paulding Towers, which holds 15 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1003727 |
| Unique system identifier | 109474 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 12, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Jan 2, 2003 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-AGL-2109-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
Defiance, OH · FRN 0007477524
Holds 15 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- NO ADDRESS AVAILABLE
- City
- Samantha
- State
- Ohio
- ZIP
- 45133
- County
- Highland County
- County FIPS
- 39071
- Coordinates
- 39.28528, -83.61917
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1003727 compared with others?
At 85 m, structure 1003727 is roughly in line with the 79 m average across the 55 structures registered in Highland County. It is about 16% 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 about 12% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 79 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 85 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 360 m, which puts the top of the structure 445 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1003727, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Samantha in Highland County, Ohio, at coordinates 39.28528, -83.61917, with the site address filed as "NO ADDRESS AVAILABLE". Highland County has 55 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 60th-largest count among the 88 Ohio counties with registrations, and 42 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 Winchester, OH · 1257600, a tower at 152 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 1003727 on Jan 2, 2003. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 6,161 in Ohio.
Who owns antenna structure 1003727?
The FCC record lists Paulding Towers of Defiance, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0007477524. Across the registry it holds 15 structure registrations, including 8 in Ohio. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (14 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-AGL-2109-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 1003727?
Its registered overall height above ground is 85 m (279 ft), and 445 m (1,459 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1003727?
The registered owner is Paulding Towers, which holds 15 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1003727?
It is located near Samantha, Highland County, Ohio at NO ADDRESS AVAILABLE (39.28528, -83.61917). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 12, 1996.
What type of structure is 1003727?
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 Highland County, OH?
Highland County has 55 FCC-registered antenna structures, 42 of them constructed — the 60th-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 1003727, Samantha, Highland County, Ohio”, https://towercensus.com/towers/ohio/samantha-1003727 (data as of October 13, 2026).