Guyed tower 1002317 — Alert, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002317 — guyed tower near Alert, North Carolina. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002317 is a 304 m (998 ft) guyed tower near Alert, Franklin County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1984. It is registered to Bible Broadcasting Network, Inc., which holds 37 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1002317 |
| Unique system identifier | 108361 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1984 |
| Registration issued | Feb 18, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2021-ASO-38313-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Bible Broadcasting Network, Inc.
Charlotte, NC · FRN 0002060788
Holds 37 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- On State Route 1407; 2.1 kilometers east of Alert, NC.
- City
- Alert
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27549
- County
- Franklin County
- County FIPS
- 37069
- Coordinates
- 36.22511, -78.20244
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1002317 compared with others?
At 304 m, structure 1002317 is about 3.1 times the 98 m average across the 65 structures registered in Franklin County. It is about 3.8 times the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,092 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 2.9 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 303 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 304 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 122 m, which puts the top of the structure 426 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1002317, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alert in Franklin County, North Carolina, at coordinates 36.22511, -78.20244, with the site address filed as "On State Route 1407; 2.1 kilometers east of Alert, NC.". Franklin County has 65 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 37th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 52 of them are marked constructed. North Carolina as a whole has 6,092 registrations, the 9th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Middlesex, NC · 1004438, a guyed tower at 598 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 1002317 on Feb 18, 2022. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,514 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1002317?
The FCC record lists Bible Broadcasting Network, Inc. of Charlotte, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002060788. Across the registry it holds 37 structure registrations, the 433rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 9 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (16 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2021-ASO-38313-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1002317?
Its registered overall height above ground is 304 m (998 ft), and 426 m (1,399 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1002317?
The registered owner is Bible Broadcasting Network, Inc., which holds 37 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1002317?
It is located near Alert, Franklin County, North Carolina at On State Route 1407; 2.1 kilometers east of Alert, NC. (36.22511, -78.20244). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1984.
What type of structure is 1002317?
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 Franklin County, NC?
Franklin County has 65 FCC-registered antenna structures, 52 of them constructed — the 37th-largest count among 100 counties in North Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002317, 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 1002317, Alert, Franklin County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/alert-1002317 (data as of October 13, 2026).