Lattice tower 1309260 — Palmerton, PA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309260 — lattice tower near Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309260 is a 72 m (235 ft) lattice tower near Palmerton, Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 28, 2023. It is registered to Allentown SMSA Limited Partnership, which holds 19 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1309260 |
| Unique system identifier | 2708957 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Registration issued | Jul 2, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2021-AEA-13012-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Allentown SMSA Limited Partnership
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0003299781
Holds 19 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3525 Fireline Road (15279315)
- City
- Palmerton
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 18071
- County
- Carbon County
- County FIPS
- 42025
- Coordinates
- 40.81433, -75.60378
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1309260 compared with others?
At 72 m, structure 1309260 is roughly in line with the 67 m average across the 34 structures registered in Carbon County. It is roughly in line with the Pennsylvania average of 67 m across 5,759 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 70 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 72 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 190 m, which puts the top of the structure 261 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1309260, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Palmerton in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.81433, -75.60378, with the site address filed as "3525 Fireline Road (15279315)". Carbon County has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 55th-largest count among the 67 Pennsylvania counties with registrations, and 27 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 Hanover Township, PA · 1027162, a guyed tower at 257 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 1309260 on Jul 2, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,028 in Pennsylvania.
Who owns antenna structure 1309260?
The FCC record lists Allentown SMSA Limited Partnership of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003299781. Across the registry it holds 19 structure registrations, including 19 in Pennsylvania. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (10 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2021-AEA-13012-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1309260?
Its registered overall height above ground is 72 m (235 ft), and 261 m (858 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1309260?
The registered owner is Allentown SMSA Limited Partnership, which holds 19 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1309260?
It is located near Palmerton, Carbon County, Pennsylvania at 3525 Fireline Road (15279315) (40.81433, -75.60378). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 28, 2023.
What type of structure is 1309260?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Carbon County, PA?
Carbon County has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them constructed — the 55th-largest count among 67 counties in Pennsylvania.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309260, weekly bulk file.
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 1309260, Palmerton, Carbon County, Pennsylvania”, https://towercensus.com/towers/pennsylvania/palmerton-1309260 (data as of October 13, 2026).