Tower 1042473 — Wells River, VT
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042473 — tower (type not specified) near Wells River, Vermont. 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 1042473 is a 93 m (306 ft) tower near Wells River, Orange County, Vermont. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 1, 1976. It is registered to PUFFER BROADCASTING INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042473 |
| Unique system identifier | 605651 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 1, 1976 |
| Registration issued | Mar 31, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 73-NE-249-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
PUFFER BROADCASTING INC
Wells River, VT
Location
- Address
- 0.8 MI S OF US 302 1.1 MI W OF US 5
- City
- Wells River
- State
- Vermont
- ZIP
- 05081
- County
- Orange County
- County FIPS
- 50017
- Coordinates
- 44.14861, -72.06667
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1042473 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1042473 is about 61% above the 58 m average across the 13 structures registered in Orange County. It is about twice the Vermont average of 46 m across 225 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 207 m, which puts the top of the structure 301 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042473, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wells River in Orange County, Vermont, at coordinates 44.14861, -72.06667, with the site address filed as "0.8 MI S OF US 302 1.1 MI W OF US 5". Orange County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 5th-largest count among the 14 Vermont counties with registrations, and 10 of them are marked constructed. Vermont as a whole has 225 registrations, the 50th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Littleton, NH · 1034698, a guyed tower at 136 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 1042473 on Mar 31, 1998. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 154 in Vermont.
Who owns antenna structure 1042473?
The FCC record lists PUFFER BROADCASTING INC of Wells River, VT as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 73-NE-249-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 1042473?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (306 ft), and 301 m (986 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042473?
The registered owner is PUFFER BROADCASTING INC.
Where is antenna structure 1042473?
It is located near Wells River, Orange County, Vermont at 0.8 MI S OF US 302 1.1 MI W OF US 5 (44.14861, -72.06667). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 1, 1976.
What type of structure is 1042473?
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 Orange County, VT?
Orange County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, 10 of them constructed — the 5th-largest count among 14 counties in Vermont.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042473, 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 1042473, Wells River, Orange County, Vermont”, https://towercensus.com/towers/vermont/wells-river-1042473 (data as of October 13, 2026).