Tower 1226718 — Karns, TN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1226718 — tower (type not specified) near Karns, Tennessee. 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 1226718 is a 79 m (260 ft) tower near Karns, Knox County, Tennessee. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 24, 2001. It is registered to Crown Communication LLC, which holds 1,971 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1226718 |
| Unique system identifier | 2624707 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 24, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Jan 26, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2009-ASO-3293-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Canonsburg, PA · FRN 0003247087
Holds 1,971 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3831 Copper Ridge Road
- City
- Karns
- State
- Tennessee
- ZIP
- 37931
- County
- Knox County
- County FIPS
- 47093
- Coordinates
- 35.99422, -84.12983
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1226718 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1226718 is roughly in line with the 74 m average across the 244 structures registered in Knox County. It is roughly in line with the Tennessee average of 74 m across 4,893 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 77 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 376 m, which puts the top of the structure 456 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1226718, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Karns in Knox County, Tennessee, at coordinates 35.99422, -84.12983, with the site address filed as "3831 Copper Ridge Road". Knox County has 244 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 95 Tennessee counties with registrations, and 190 of them are marked constructed. Tennessee as a whole has 4,893 registrations, the 17th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Lonsdale, TN · 1222895, a guyed tower at 468 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 1226718 on Jan 26, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,743 in Tennessee.
Who owns antenna structure 1226718?
The FCC record lists Crown Communication LLC of Canonsburg, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003247087. Across the registry it holds 1,971 structure registrations, the 13th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 128 in Tennessee. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1,590 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2009-ASO-3293-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1226718?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 456 m (1,495 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1226718?
The registered owner is Crown Communication LLC, which holds 1,971 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1226718?
It is located near Karns, Knox County, Tennessee at 3831 Copper Ridge Road (35.99422, -84.12983). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 24, 2001.
What type of structure is 1226718?
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 Knox County, TN?
Knox County has 244 FCC-registered antenna structures, 190 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 95 counties in Tennessee.
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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 1226718, Karns, Knox County, Tennessee”, https://towercensus.com/towers/tennessee/karns-1226718 (data as of October 13, 2026).