Guyed tower 1298602 — Orangeburg, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1298602 — guyed tower near Orangeburg, 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 1298602 is a 66 m (217 ft) guyed tower near Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 11, 2016. It is registered to South Carolina State University, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1298602 |
| Unique system identifier | 2698121 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 11, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Mar 10, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-ASO-5312-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC · FRN 0023114648
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 300 college street
- City
- Orangeburg
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29115
- County
- Orangeburg County
- County FIPS
- 45075
- Coordinates
- 33.49875, -80.84242
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1298602 compared with others?
At 66 m, structure 1298602 is about 20% below the 82 m average across the 137 structures registered in Orangeburg County. It is about 18% below 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 38% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 64 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 66 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 68 m, which puts the top of the structure 134 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1298602, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Orangeburg in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, at coordinates 33.49875, -80.84242, with the site address filed as "300 college street". Orangeburg County has 137 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 11th-largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 109 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 Sandy Run, SC · 1018771, a tower at 221 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 1298602 on Mar 10, 2016. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,415 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1298602?
The FCC record lists South Carolina State University of Orangeburg, SC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0023114648. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in South Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-ASO-5312-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1298602?
Its registered overall height above ground is 66 m (217 ft), and 134 m (441 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1298602?
The registered owner is South Carolina State University, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1298602?
It is located near Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, South Carolina at 300 college street (33.49875, -80.84242). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 11, 2016.
What type of structure is 1298602?
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 Orangeburg County, SC?
Orangeburg County has 137 FCC-registered antenna structures, 109 of them constructed — the 11th-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 1298602, Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/orangeburg-1298602 (data as of October 20, 2026).