Pole 1201948 — Franklin, PA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1201948 — pole near Franklin, Pennsylvania. Wood, steel or concrete pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1201948 is a 24 m (80 ft) pole near Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 29, 1987. It is registered to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, which holds 8 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1201948 |
| Unique system identifier | 2598685 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Pole (POLE) |
| Date constructed | Dec 29, 1987 |
| Registration issued | Aug 24, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 93-AEA-1389-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Harrisburg, PA · FRN 0003233400
Holds 8 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2.7 Miles Southwest of
- City
- Franklin
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 16323
- County
- Venango County
- County FIPS
- 42121
- Coordinates
- 41.37500, -79.85250
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1201948 compared with others?
At 24 m, structure 1201948 is about 30% of the 81 m average across the 84 structures registered in Venango County. It is about 37% of the Pennsylvania average of 67 m across 5,759 registrations. Among the 16,546 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (POLE), the average overall height is 31 m, so this one is about 21% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 21 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 24 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 463 m, which puts the top of the structure 488 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1201948, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Franklin in Venango County, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 41.37500, -79.85250, with the site address filed as "2.7 Miles Southwest of". Venango County has 84 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 29th-largest count among the 67 Pennsylvania counties with registrations, and 66 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 Saegertown, PA · 1031965, a guyed tower at 140 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 1201948 on Aug 24, 1999. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,028 in Pennsylvania.
Who owns antenna structure 1201948?
The FCC record lists Pennsylvania Department of Transportation of Harrisburg, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003233400. Across the registry it holds 8 structure registrations, including 8 in Pennsylvania. Its most common filed structure-type code is POLE (7 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 93-AEA-1389-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1201948?
Its registered overall height above ground is 24 m (80 ft), and 488 m (1,600 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1201948?
The registered owner is Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, which holds 8 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1201948?
It is located near Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania at 2.7 Miles Southwest of (41.37500, -79.85250). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 29, 1987.
What type of structure is 1201948?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code POLE, which decodes to "Pole". Wood, steel or concrete pole. 16,546 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Venango County, PA?
Venango County has 84 FCC-registered antenna structures, 66 of them constructed — the 29th-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 1201948, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania”, https://towercensus.com/towers/pennsylvania/franklin-1201948 (data as of October 13, 2026).