Tower 1202257 — Frogtown, PA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1202257 — tower (type not specified) near Frogtown, 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 1202257 is a 47 m (155 ft) tower near Frogtown, York County, Pennsylvania. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Aug 13, 1953, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jun 23, 2010. It is registered to TEXAS EASTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC., which holds 88 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1202257 |
| Unique system identifier | 2599001 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 13, 1953 |
| Registration issued | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Date dismantled | Jun 23, 2010 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 79-156-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 2 |
| 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
TEXAS EASTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Houston, TX · FRN 0004260048
Holds 88 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- ON PA HWY 262 1.2 MI W
- City
- Frogtown
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 17339
- County
- York County
- County FIPS
- 42133
- Coordinates
- 40.18383, -76.87192
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Hallam, PA · 1025408289 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
- Hallam, PA · 1031756251 m
Unspecified structure · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1202257 compared with others?
At 47 m, structure 1202257 is about 30% below the 68 m average across the 156 structures registered in York County. It is about 29% below 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 38% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 43 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 47 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 298 m, which puts the top of the structure 345 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1202257, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Frogtown in York County, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.18383, -76.87192, with the site address filed as "ON PA HWY 262 1.2 MI W". York County has 156 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 10th-largest count among the 67 Pennsylvania counties with registrations, and 111 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 Hallam, PA · 1025408, a tower at 289 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 1202257 on Jul 29, 2011. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 413 in Pennsylvania.
Who owns antenna structure 1202257?
The FCC record lists TEXAS EASTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. of Houston, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004260048. Across the registry it holds 88 structure registrations, the 223rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 22 in Pennsylvania. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (70 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 79-156-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, 2.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1202257?
Its registered overall height above ground is 47 m (155 ft), and 345 m (1,132 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1202257?
The registered owner is TEXAS EASTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC., which holds 88 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1202257?
It is located near Frogtown, York County, Pennsylvania at ON PA HWY 262 1.2 MI W (40.18383, -76.87192). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Aug 13, 1953.
What type of structure is 1202257?
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 York County, PA?
York County has 156 FCC-registered antenna structures, 111 of them constructed — the 10th-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 1202257, Frogtown, York County, Pennsylvania”, https://towercensus.com/towers/pennsylvania/frogtown-1202257 (data as of October 13, 2026).