Structure 1209287 — Nixon, NV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1209287 — unspecified structure near Nixon, Nevada.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1209287 is a 24 m (80 ft) structure near Nixon, Washoe County, Nevada. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 1, 2001. It is registered to High Sierra Communications, Inc., which holds 7 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1209287 |
| Unique system identifier | 2606237 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Dec 1, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Dec 3, 2014 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-AWP-2436-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
High Sierra Communications, Inc.
Reno, NV · FRN 0005757695
Holds 7 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- top of Microwave Road out of Palomino Valley
- City
- Nixon
- State
- Nevada
- ZIP
- 89510
- County
- Washoe County
- County FIPS
- 32031
- Coordinates
- 39.75600, -119.46117
Within ~40 km
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Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) · Granted (not yet constructed)
How tall is structure 1209287 compared with others?
At 24 m, structure 1209287 is about 22% below the 31 m average across the 219 structures registered in Washoe County. It is about 30% below the Nevada average of 35 m across 1,605 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 21 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 24 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 2,544 m, which puts the top of the structure 2,568 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1209287, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Nixon in Washoe County, Nevada, at coordinates 39.75600, -119.46117, with the site address filed as "top of Microwave Road out of Palomino Valley". Washoe County has 219 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 17 Nevada counties with registrations, and 119 of them are marked constructed. Nevada as a whole has 1,605 registrations, the 36th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Reno, NV · 1012403, a 2-tower array at 107 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 1209287 on Dec 3, 2014. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 928 in Nevada.
Who owns antenna structure 1209287?
The FCC record lists High Sierra Communications, Inc. of Reno, NV as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005757695. Across the registry it holds 7 structure registrations, including 7 in Nevada. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (6 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-AWP-2436-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 1209287?
Its registered overall height above ground is 24 m (80 ft), and 2,568 m (8,426 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1209287?
The registered owner is High Sierra Communications, Inc., which holds 7 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1209287?
It is located near Nixon, Washoe County, Nevada at top of Microwave Road out of Palomino Valley (39.75600, -119.46117). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 1, 2001.
What type of structure is 1209287?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in Washoe County, NV?
Washoe County has 219 FCC-registered antenna structures, 119 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 17 counties in Nevada.
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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 1209287, Nixon, Washoe County, Nevada”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nevada/nixon-1209287 (data as of October 13, 2026).