Tower 1209417 — Helix, OR
CanceledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1209417 — tower (type not specified) near Helix, Oregon. 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 1209417 is a 98 m (320 ft) tower near Helix, Umatilla County, Oregon. Its registration status is canceled. It is registered to New Northwest Broadcasters, LLC, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1209417 |
| Unique system identifier | 2606367 |
| Status | Canceled (A) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Nov 20, 2005 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-ANM-1335-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
New Northwest Broadcasters, LLC
Seattle, WA · FRN 0003799814
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- E of Butter Grade Road, 6 km N of Smeltz, OR
- City
- Helix
- State
- Oregon
- ZIP
- 97813
- County
- Umatilla County
- County FIPS
- 41059
- Coordinates
- 45.95594, -118.68747
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Guyed tower · Constructed
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Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
How tall is structure 1209417 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1209417 is about 89% above the 52 m average across the 70 structures registered in Umatilla County. It is about 2.2 times the Oregon average of 43 m across 2,082 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 28% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 97 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 98 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 536 m, which puts the top of the structure 634 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1209417, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Helix in Umatilla County, Oregon, at coordinates 45.95594, -118.68747, with the site address filed as "E of Butter Grade Road, 6 km N of Smeltz, OR". Umatilla County has 70 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 11th-largest count among the 36 Oregon counties with registrations, and 55 of them are marked constructed. Oregon as a whole has 2,082 registrations, the 30th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Pendleton, OR · 1052292, a guyed tower at 98 m (constructed).
What does the status "Canceled" mean?
Canceled means the registration is no longer active in the FCC registry; the record is kept here as part of the registry's history. The FCC issued registration 1209417 on Nov 20, 2005. Nationally, 15,896 of the 197,770 registrations (8%) carry the canceled status, including 181 in Oregon.
Who owns antenna structure 1209417?
The FCC record lists New Northwest Broadcasters, LLC of Seattle, WA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003799814. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 1 in Oregon. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-ANM-1335-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 1209417?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (320 ft), and 634 m (2,080 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1209417?
The registered owner is New Northwest Broadcasters, LLC, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1209417?
It is located near Helix, Umatilla County, Oregon at E of Butter Grade Road, 6 km N of Smeltz, OR (45.95594, -118.68747). Its status is canceled.
What type of structure is 1209417?
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 Umatilla County, OR?
Umatilla County has 70 FCC-registered antenna structures, 55 of them constructed — the 11th-largest count among 36 counties in Oregon.
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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 1209417, Helix, Umatilla County, Oregon”, https://towercensus.com/towers/oregon/helix-1209417 (data as of October 13, 2026).