Lattice tower 1298779 — Monroe, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1298779 — lattice tower near Monroe, North Carolina. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1298779 is a 90 m (295 ft) lattice tower near Monroe, Union County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 9, 2016. It is registered to Two Way Radio of the Carolinas, Inc., which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1298779 |
| Unique system identifier | 2698298 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 9, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Mar 30, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-ASO-8760-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
Two Way Radio of the Carolinas, Inc.
Charlotte, NC · FRN 0001945294
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 213 Sandy Ridge Road
- City
- Monroe
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28112
- County
- Union County
- County FIPS
- 37179
- Coordinates
- 34.88389, -80.53522
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1298779 compared with others?
At 90 m, structure 1298779 is about 23% above the 73 m average across the 99 structures registered in Union County. It is about 12% above the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,092 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 24% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 85 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 90 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 222 m, which puts the top of the structure 312 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1298779, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Monroe in Union County, North Carolina, at coordinates 34.88389, -80.53522, with the site address filed as "213 Sandy Ridge Road". Union County has 99 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 15th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 64 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 Charlotte, NC · 1020784, a guyed tower at 425 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 1298779 on Mar 30, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,514 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1298779?
The FCC record lists Two Way Radio of the Carolinas, Inc. of Charlotte, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001945294. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 2 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-ASO-8760-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 1298779?
Its registered overall height above ground is 90 m (295 ft), and 312 m (1,023 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1298779?
The registered owner is Two Way Radio of the Carolinas, Inc., which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1298779?
It is located near Monroe, Union County, North Carolina at 213 Sandy Ridge Road (34.88389, -80.53522). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 9, 2016.
What type of structure is 1298779?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Union County, NC?
Union County has 99 FCC-registered antenna structures, 64 of them constructed — the 15th-largest count among 100 counties in North Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1298779, 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 1298779, Monroe, Union County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/monroe-1298779 (data as of October 13, 2026).