Tower 1280469 — Port Angeles, WA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280469 — tower (type not specified) near Port Angeles, Washington. 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 1280469 is a 18 m (60 ft) tower near Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 2, 2011. It is registered to Gritco, LLC dba Richmond 2-Way Radio, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1280469 |
| Unique system identifier | 2679897 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 2, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Oct 24, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ANM-1768-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
Gritco, LLC dba Richmond 2-Way Radio
Port Angeles, WA · FRN 0020922183
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1246 Highway 101 W
- City
- Port Angeles
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98363
- County
- Clallam County
- County FIPS
- 53009
- Coordinates
- 48.10508, -123.47292
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Constructed
Lattice tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1280469 compared with others?
At 18 m, structure 1280469 is about half of the 39 m average across the 59 structures registered in Clallam County. It is about 43% of the Washington average of 42 m across 3,660 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 24% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 17 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 18 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 126 m, which puts the top of the structure 144 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1280469, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Port Angeles in Clallam County, Washington, at coordinates 48.10508, -123.47292, with the site address filed as "1246 Highway 101 W". Clallam County has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 19th-largest count among the 38 Washington counties with registrations, and 39 of them are marked constructed. Washington as a whole has 3,660 registrations, the 26th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Port Angeles, WA · 1052973, a tower at 110 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 1280469 on Oct 24, 2017. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,531 in Washington.
Who owns antenna structure 1280469?
The FCC record lists Gritco, LLC dba Richmond 2-Way Radio of Port Angeles, WA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020922183. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Washington. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ANM-1768-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 1280469?
Its registered overall height above ground is 18 m (60 ft), and 144 m (473 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1280469?
The registered owner is Gritco, LLC dba Richmond 2-Way Radio, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1280469?
It is located near Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington at 1246 Highway 101 W (48.10508, -123.47292). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 2, 2011.
What type of structure is 1280469?
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 Clallam County, WA?
Clallam County has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them constructed — the 19th-largest count among 38 counties in Washington.
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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 1280469, Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington”, https://towercensus.com/towers/washington/port-angeles-1280469 (data as of October 13, 2026).