3-tower array 1007885 — Cary, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1007885 — antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) near Cary, North Carolina.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1007885 is a 152 m (500 ft) 3-tower array near Cary, Wake County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1996. It is registered to First State Communications, Inc. - DBA 680, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1007885 |
| Unique system identifier | 112719 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) (3TA3) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Mar 4, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | — |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | A2, H |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
First State Communications, Inc. - DBA 680
Raleigh, NC · FRN 0001940048
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 3 833 E CHATHAM ST
- City
- Cary
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27607
- County
- Wake County
- County FIPS
- 37183
- Coordinates
- 35.79333, -78.76028
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1007885 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1007885 is about twice the 77 m average across the 335 structures registered in Wake County. It is about twice the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,092 registrations. Among the 377 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (3TA3), the average overall height is 82 m, so this one is about 87% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 128 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 151 m, which puts the top of the structure 304 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1007885, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Cary in Wake County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.79333, -78.76028, with the site address filed as "TWR 3 833 E CHATHAM ST". Wake County has 335 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 230 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 Garner, NC · 1006703, a structure at 610 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 1007885 on Mar 4, 2013. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,514 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1007885?
The FCC record lists First State Communications, Inc. - DBA 680 of Raleigh, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001940048. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is 3TA1 (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters A2, H.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1007885?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (500 ft), and 304 m (996 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1007885?
The registered owner is First State Communications, Inc. - DBA 680, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1007885?
It is located near Cary, Wake County, North Carolina at TWR 3 833 E CHATHAM ST (35.79333, -78.76028). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1996.
What type of structure is 1007885?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 3TA3, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3)". 377 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Wake County, NC?
Wake County has 335 FCC-registered antenna structures, 230 of them constructed — the largest count among 100 counties in North Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1007885, 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 1007885, Cary, Wake County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/cary-1007885 (data as of October 13, 2026).