Tower 1283937 — Virginia City, NV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1283937 — tower (type not specified) near Virginia City, Nevada. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1283937 is a 43 m (140 ft) tower near Virginia City, Storey County, Nevada. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 14, 2013. It is registered to High Sierra Communications, Inc., which holds 7 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1283937 |
| Unique system identifier | 2683365 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 14, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Apr 26, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-AWP-3000-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
- 000 Ophir Grade
- City
- Virginia City
- State
- Nevada
- ZIP
- 89440
- County
- Storey County
- County FIPS
- 32029
- Coordinates
- 39.31856, -119.66981
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Reno, NV · 1012403107 m
Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) · Constructed
- Reno, NV · 1012404107 m
Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) · Constructed
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 3 of 4) · Granted (not yet constructed)
How tall is structure 1283937 compared with others?
At 43 m, structure 1283937 is about 12% below the 49 m average across the 10 structures registered in Storey County. It is about 23% above the Nevada average of 35 m across 1,605 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 44% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 37 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 43 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 2,372 m, which puts the top of the structure 2,415 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1283937, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Virginia City in Storey County, Nevada, at coordinates 39.31856, -119.66981, with the site address filed as "000 Ophir Grade". Storey County has 10 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 16th-largest count among the 17 Nevada counties with registrations, and 9 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 1283937 on Apr 26, 2012. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 928 in Nevada.
Who owns antenna structure 1283937?
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 2012-AWP-3000-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 1283937?
Its registered overall height above ground is 43 m (140 ft), and 2,415 m (7,924 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1283937?
The registered owner is High Sierra Communications, Inc., which holds 7 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1283937?
It is located near Virginia City, Storey County, Nevada at 000 Ophir Grade (39.31856, -119.66981). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 14, 2013.
What type of structure is 1283937?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Storey County, NV?
Storey County has 10 FCC-registered antenna structures, 9 of them constructed — the 16th-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 1283937, Virginia City, Storey County, Nevada”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nevada/virginia-city-1283937 (data as of October 13, 2026).