Guyed tower 1286538 — Bishopville, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286538 — guyed tower near Bishopville, South Carolina. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286538 is a 94 m (310 ft) guyed tower near Bishopville, Lee County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 1, 2013. It is registered to FTC Communications, which holds 137 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1286538 |
| Unique system identifier | 2685966 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 1, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Jan 15, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-ASO-4799-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
Kingstree, SC · FRN 0004600268
Holds 137 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 90 Dubose Backwoods Rd Bishopville, SC 29010
- City
- Bishopville
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29010
- County
- Lee County
- County FIPS
- 45061
- Coordinates
- 34.20431, -80.17203
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1286538 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1286538 is roughly in line with the 90 m average across the 43 structures registered in Lee County. It is about 16% above the South Carolina average of 81 m across 4,407 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 11% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 59 m, which puts the top of the structure 154 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1286538, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bishopville in Lee County, South Carolina, at coordinates 34.20431, -80.17203, with the site address filed as "90 Dubose Backwoods Rd Bishopville, SC 29010". Lee County has 43 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 36th-largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 39 of them are marked constructed. South Carolina as a whole has 4,407 registrations, the 18th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Sumter, SC · 1065075, a tower at 364 m (terminated).
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 1286538 on Jan 15, 2013. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,415 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1286538?
The FCC record lists FTC Communications of Kingstree, SC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004600268. Across the registry it holds 137 structure registrations, the 155th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 137 in South Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (93 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-ASO-4799-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 1286538?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (310 ft), and 154 m (505 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1286538?
The registered owner is FTC Communications, which holds 137 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1286538?
It is located near Bishopville, Lee County, South Carolina at 90 Dubose Backwoods Rd Bishopville, SC 29010 (34.20431, -80.17203). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 1, 2013.
What type of structure is 1286538?
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. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Lee County, SC?
Lee County has 43 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them constructed — the 36th-largest count among 46 counties in South Carolina.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1286538, Bishopville, Lee County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/bishopville-1286538 (data as of October 20, 2026).