Pole 120731
Blackstone, Virginia · Nottoway County
Overview
Dating from the 1970s, this pole in Blackstone, VA is registered as ASR 120731 and reaches 122 m (399 ft) above ground.
Locally it is the 2nd tallest of 20 registered structures in Blackstone, VA.
Registration is held by Denbar Communications INC Dba = Wklv Wbbc Radio. Unlike the tower companies that dominate the 20 registrations in Blackstone, VA, this owner appears only once in Virginia.
Using the standard radio-horizon formula, an antenna at 122 m has a theoretical sightline of 45 km (28.2 mi). Terrain and obstructions reduce this in practice, often substantially.
The closest other registered structure is 43 m to the NNW. In total there are 4 other registered structures within 5 km.
Built roughly 48 years ago, it is one of 20 registered structures serving the Blackstone area.
Location
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Registration record
as filed with the FCC| FCC registration | 120731 |
|---|---|
| Structure type | Pole |
| Overall height (AGL) | 122 m (399 ft) |
| Height above sea level | 231 m (759 ft) |
| Constructed | 1978 |
| Date on record | 1 Oct 1978 |
| Coordinates | 37.05417, -78.02056 |
| County | Nottoway County |
| Registered owner | Denbar Communications INC Dba = Wklv Wbbc Radio |
| Owner type | Broadcaster |
How it compares
calculated from the full national dataset| Height rank in Virginia | 186th of 2,950 taller than 93.7% |
|---|---|
| Height rank in Blackstone | 2nd of 20 |
| Height rank in county | 3rd of 37 |
| Median pole in Virginia | 40 m (130 ft) +207% vs median |
| Radio horizon (estimate) | 45 km (28 mi) theoretical maximum, flat terrain |
| Other structures within 5 km | 4 |
Nearest registered structures
north is up| Distance | Bearing | Type | Height | ASR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 m | NNW | Tower | 78 m (256 ft) | 2652664 |
| 2.5 km (1.5 mi) | ENE | Monopole | 61 m (199 ft) | 2638106 |
| 4.1 km (2.5 mi) | N | Tower | 56 m (182 ft) | 125093 |
| 5.0 km (3.1 mi) | NNW | Lattice tower | 91 m (299 ft) | 100367 |
| 5.7 km (3.5 mi) | E | Pole | 38 m (125 ft) | 2644264 |
About this record
A pole of unspecified construction.
Details on this page come from the FCC's public ASR file. The register records the physical structure and its owner; it does not list the antennas mounted on it or the networks they serve.
"Owner" is the entity that registered the structure, usually a tower company such as American Tower or Crown Castle. It does not indicate which carriers operate equipment on the structure.