Stealth tree 1248820 — Palm Desert, CA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1248820 — disguised structure (tree) near Palm Desert, California. Camouflaged monopole disguised as a tree.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1248820 is a 20 m (64 ft) stealth tree near Palm Desert, Riverside County, California. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 16, 2005. It is registered to SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC, which holds 2,703 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1248820 |
| Unique system identifier | 2647984 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Disguised structure (tree) (TREE) |
| Date constructed | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Jul 21, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2026-AWP-11877-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0018530147
Holds 2,703 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 42301 1/2 Sand Dune Drive (CA45775-A)
- City
- Palm Desert
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 92211
- County
- Riverside County
- County FIPS
- 06065
- Coordinates
- 33.74314, -116.33000
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1248820 compared with others?
At 20 m, structure 1248820 is about 27% below the 27 m average across the 873 structures registered in Riverside County. It is about 40% below the California average of 32 m across 11,862 registrations. Among the 500 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TREE), the average overall height is 29 m, so this one is about 32% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 18 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 20 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 67 m, which puts the top of the structure 87 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1248820, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Palm Desert in Riverside County, California, at coordinates 33.74314, -116.33000, with the site address filed as "42301 1/2 Sand Dune Drive (CA45775-A)". Riverside County has 873 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 58 California counties with registrations, and 574 of them are marked constructed. California as a whole has 11,862 registrations, the 2nd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Palm Springs, CA · 1205886, a tower at 199 m (dismantled).
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 1248820 on Jul 21, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 6,869 in California.
Who owns antenna structure 1248820?
The FCC record lists SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0018530147. Across the registry it holds 2,703 structure registrations, the 7th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 743 in California. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1,119 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2026-AWP-11877-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 1248820?
Its registered overall height above ground is 20 m (64 ft), and 87 m (284 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1248820?
The registered owner is SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC, which holds 2,703 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1248820?
It is located near Palm Desert, Riverside County, California at 42301 1/2 Sand Dune Drive (CA45775-A) (33.74314, -116.33000). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 16, 2005.
What type of structure is 1248820?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TREE, which decodes to "Disguised structure (tree)". Camouflaged monopole disguised as a tree. 500 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Riverside County, CA?
Riverside County has 873 FCC-registered antenna structures, 574 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 58 counties in California.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1248820, Palm Desert, Riverside County, California”, https://towercensus.com/towers/california/palm-desert-1248820 (data as of October 20, 2026).