Lattice tower 1299873 — Anniston, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1299873 — lattice tower near Anniston, Alabama. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1299873 is a 43 m (140 ft) lattice tower near Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 5, 1987. It is registered to BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC., which holds 147 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1299873 |
| Unique system identifier | 2699490 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 5, 1987 |
| Registration issued | Sep 15, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ASO-3501-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
BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC.
Plano, TX · FRN 0001857952
Holds 147 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1.4 Miles off Hwy 202
- City
- Anniston
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 36201
- County
- Calhoun County
- County FIPS
- 01015
- Coordinates
- 33.64431, -85.84750
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1299873 compared with others?
At 43 m, structure 1299873 is about 40% below the 71 m average across the 115 structures registered in Calhoun County. It is about half of the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,220 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 about 41% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 36 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 43 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 368 m, which puts the top of the structure 411 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1299873, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Anniston in Calhoun County, Alabama, at coordinates 33.64431, -85.84750, with the site address filed as "1.4 Miles off Hwy 202". Calhoun County has 115 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 13th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 91 of them are marked constructed. Alabama as a whole has 6,220 registrations, the 7th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Delta, AL · 1036421, a guyed tower at 176 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 1299873 on Sep 15, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,557 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1299873?
The FCC record lists BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC. of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001857952. Across the registry it holds 147 structure registrations, the 143rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 28 in Alabama. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (57 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ASO-3501-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 1299873?
Its registered overall height above ground is 43 m (140 ft), and 411 m (1,348 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1299873?
The registered owner is BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC., which holds 147 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1299873?
It is located near Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama at 1.4 Miles off Hwy 202 (33.64431, -85.84750). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 5, 1987.
What type of structure is 1299873?
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 Calhoun County, AL?
Calhoun County has 115 FCC-registered antenna structures, 91 of them constructed — the 13th-largest count among 67 counties in Alabama.
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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 1299873, Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/anniston-1299873 (data as of October 13, 2026).