Guyed tower 1050012 — Candor, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1050012 — guyed tower near Candor, 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 1050012 is a 91 m (297 ft) guyed tower near Candor, Montgomery County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 19, 1998. It is registered to AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC, which holds 1,606 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1050012 |
| Unique system identifier | 611675 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 19, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Sep 30, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2004-ASO-620-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 5, 6, 8, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Plano, TX · FRN 0014980726
Holds 1,606 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 425 WEST RAILROAD ST. (ADJACENT) - (Biscoe - NC RSA 5)
- City
- Candor
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27229
- County
- Montgomery County
- County FIPS
- 37123
- Coordinates
- 35.29814, -79.75125
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Unspecified structure · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Unspecified structure · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1050012 compared with others?
At 91 m, structure 1050012 is roughly in line with the 83 m average across the 31 structures registered in Montgomery County. It is about 13% above 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 15% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 86 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 91 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 229 m, which puts the top of the structure 319 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1050012, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Candor in Montgomery County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.29814, -79.75125, with the site address filed as "425 WEST RAILROAD ST. (ADJACENT) - (Biscoe - NC RSA 5)". Montgomery County has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 69th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 23 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 Rockingham, NC · 1008110, a tower at 152 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 1050012 on Sep 30, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,514 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1050012?
The FCC record lists AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0014980726. Across the registry it holds 1,606 structure registrations, the 20th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (627 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2004-ASO-620-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 5, 6, 8, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1050012?
Its registered overall height above ground is 91 m (297 ft), and 319 m (1,048 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1050012?
The registered owner is AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC, which holds 1,606 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1050012?
It is located near Candor, Montgomery County, North Carolina at 425 WEST RAILROAD ST. (ADJACENT) - (Biscoe - NC RSA 5) (35.29814, -79.75125). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 19, 1998.
What type of structure is 1050012?
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 Montgomery County, NC?
Montgomery County has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them constructed — the 69th-largest count among 100 counties in North Carolina.
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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 1050012, Candor, Montgomery County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/candor-1050012 (data as of October 13, 2026).