Tower 1025981 — Ephrata, PA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1025981 — tower (type not specified) near Ephrata, Pennsylvania. 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 1025981 is a 93 m (305 ft) tower near Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1980, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Apr 27, 1999. It is registered to BLUE RIDGE CABLE TECHNOLOGIES INC, which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1025981 |
| Unique system identifier | 126789 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1980 |
| Registration issued | Dec 14, 2000 |
| Date dismantled | Apr 27, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 76-EA-107-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 21 |
| 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
BLUE RIDGE CABLE TECHNOLOGIES INC
Palmerton, PA · FRN 0003219227
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1170 STATE ST
- City
- Ephrata
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 17522
- County
- Lancaster County
- County FIPS
- 42071
- Coordinates
- 40.16333, -76.19833
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Unspecified structure · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1025981 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1025981 is about 47% above the 63 m average across the 194 structures registered in Lancaster County. It is about 39% above the Pennsylvania average of 67 m across 5,759 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 22% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 152 m, which puts the top of the structure 245 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1025981, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ephrata in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.16333, -76.19833, with the site address filed as "1170 STATE ST". Lancaster County has 194 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 67 Pennsylvania counties with registrations, and 125 of them are marked constructed. Pennsylvania as a whole has 5,759 registrations, the 11th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Lebanon, PA · 1036777, a structure at 325 m (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 1025981 on Dec 14, 2000. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 413 in Pennsylvania.
Who owns antenna structure 1025981?
The FCC record lists BLUE RIDGE CABLE TECHNOLOGIES INC of Palmerton, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003219227. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 in Pennsylvania. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 76-EA-107-OE, 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 1, 3, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1025981?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (305 ft), and 245 m (805 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1025981?
The registered owner is BLUE RIDGE CABLE TECHNOLOGIES INC, which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1025981?
It is located near Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania at 1170 STATE ST (40.16333, -76.19833). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1980.
What type of structure is 1025981?
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 Lancaster County, PA?
Lancaster County has 194 FCC-registered antenna structures, 125 of them constructed — the 4th-largest count among 67 counties in Pennsylvania.
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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 1025981, Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania”, https://towercensus.com/towers/pennsylvania/ephrata-1025981 (data as of October 13, 2026).