Guyed tower 1296987 — Converse, LA
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296987 — guyed tower near Converse, Louisiana. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296987 is a 110 m (360 ft) guyed tower near Converse, De Soto Parish, Louisiana. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1296987 |
| Unique system identifier | 2696506 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Feb 5, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-ASW-4377-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | Other (3) |
| Marking notes | Style E w/Red Light Deviation |
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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0002942159
Holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1859 Old Highway
- City
- Converse
- State
- Louisiana
- ZIP
- 71419
- County
- De Soto Parish
- County FIPS
- 22031
- Coordinates
- 31.89489, -93.70622
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Many, LA · 1243773152 m
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Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1296987 compared with others?
At 110 m, structure 1296987 is roughly in line with the 103 m average across the 78 structures registered in De Soto Parish. It is about 26% above the Louisiana average of 87 m across 5,038 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 107 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 110 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 84 m, which puts the top of the structure 193 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1296987, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Converse in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, at coordinates 31.89489, -93.70622, with the site address filed as "1859 Old Highway". De Soto Parish has 78 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 24th-largest count among the 64 Louisiana counties with registrations, and 55 of them are marked constructed. Louisiana as a whole has 5,038 registrations, the 14th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Many, LA · 1243773, a structure at 152 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 1296987 on Feb 5, 2019. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 439 in Louisiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1296987?
The FCC record lists Alltel Corporation of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002942159. Across the registry it holds 4,005 structure registrations, the 5th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 287 in Louisiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (1,210 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-ASW-4377-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 3, is listed on the FCC registration form as "Other". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1296987?
Its registered overall height above ground is 110 m (360 ft), and 193 m (634 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1296987?
The registered owner is Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1296987?
It is located near Converse, De Soto Parish, Louisiana at 1859 Old Highway (31.89489, -93.70622). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1296987?
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 De Soto Parish, LA?
De Soto Parish has 78 FCC-registered antenna structures, 55 of them constructed — the 24th-largest count among 64 counties in Louisiana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296987, weekly bulk file.
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 1296987, Converse, De Soto Parish, Louisiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/louisiana/converse-1296987 (data as of October 13, 2026).