Guyed tower 1002263 — Hamlet, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002263 — guyed tower near Hamlet, 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 1002263 is a 81 m (267 ft) guyed tower near Hamlet, Richmond County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 19, 2013. It is registered to Duke Energy Business Services, LLC, which holds 338 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1002263 |
| Unique system identifier | 108341 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Nov 27, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-ASO-5619-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| 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
Duke Energy Business Services, LLC
Charlotte, NC · FRN 0020991360
Holds 338 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- RICHMOND MW BLDG
- City
- Hamlet
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28345
- County
- Richmond County
- County FIPS
- 37153
- Coordinates
- 34.83981, -79.74408
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Cheraw, SC · 1049356153 m
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
- Cheraw, SC · 1203252153 m
Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
- Hamlet, NC · 1275478151 m
Unspecified structure · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1002263 compared with others?
At 81 m, structure 1002263 is roughly in line with the 83 m average across the 53 structures registered in Richmond County. It is roughly in line with 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 24% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 79 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 81 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 107 m, which puts the top of the structure 188 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1002263, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Hamlet in Richmond County, North Carolina, at coordinates 34.83981, -79.74408, with the site address filed as "RICHMOND MW BLDG". Richmond County has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 45th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 43 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 Cheraw, SC · 1049356, a tower at 153 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 1002263 on Nov 27, 2019. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,514 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1002263?
The FCC record lists Duke Energy Business Services, LLC of Charlotte, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020991360. Across the registry it holds 338 structure registrations, the 73rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 137 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (145 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-ASO-5619-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1002263?
Its registered overall height above ground is 81 m (267 ft), and 188 m (618 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1002263?
The registered owner is Duke Energy Business Services, LLC, which holds 338 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1002263?
It is located near Hamlet, Richmond County, North Carolina at RICHMOND MW BLDG (34.83981, -79.74408). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 19, 2013.
What type of structure is 1002263?
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 Richmond County, NC?
Richmond County has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, 43 of them constructed — the 45th-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 1002263, Hamlet, Richmond County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/hamlet-1002263 (data as of October 13, 2026).