Guyed tower 1204554 — Hardy, AR
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1204554 — guyed tower near Hardy, Arkansas. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1204554 is a 137 m (448 ft) guyed tower near Hardy, Sharp County, Arkansas. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on Oct 1, 2022. It is registered to CONNECT HOLDING LLC D/B/A BRIGHTSPEED, which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1204554 |
| Unique system identifier | 2601386 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 1, 2022 |
| Registration issued | Feb 27, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-ASW-7112-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
CONNECT HOLDING LLC D/B/A BRIGHTSPEED
Charlotte, NC · FRN 0001730886
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1 TV Tower Rd. / US-AR-8005
- City
- Hardy
- State
- Arkansas
- ZIP
- 72542
- County
- Sharp County
- County FIPS
- 05135
- Coordinates
- 36.30917, -91.49083
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1204554 compared with others?
At 137 m, structure 1204554 is about 57% above the 87 m average across the 24 structures registered in Sharp County. It is about 80% above the Arkansas average of 76 m across 3,941 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 28% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 133 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 137 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 201 m, which puts the top of the structure 338 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1204554, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Hardy in Sharp County, Arkansas, at coordinates 36.30917, -91.49083, with the site address filed as "1 TV Tower Rd. / US-AR-8005". Sharp County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 61st-largest count among the 75 Arkansas counties with registrations, and 17 of them are marked constructed. Arkansas as a whole has 3,941 registrations, the 22nd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Koshkonong, MO · 1019793, a tower at 140 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1204554 on Feb 27, 2024. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 332 in Arkansas.
Who owns antenna structure 1204554?
The FCC record lists CONNECT HOLDING LLC D/B/A BRIGHTSPEED of Charlotte, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001730886. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 4 in Arkansas. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-ASW-7112-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1204554?
Its registered overall height above ground is 137 m (448 ft), and 338 m (1,108 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1204554?
The registered owner is CONNECT HOLDING LLC D/B/A BRIGHTSPEED, which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1204554?
It is located near Hardy, Sharp County, Arkansas at 1 TV Tower Rd. / US-AR-8005 (36.30917, -91.49083). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on Oct 1, 2022.
What type of structure is 1204554?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Sharp County, AR?
Sharp County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 61st-largest count among 75 counties in Arkansas.
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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 1204554, Hardy, Sharp County, Arkansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/arkansas/hardy-1204554 (data as of October 13, 2026).