Guyed tower 1242813 — Plum Branch, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242813 — guyed tower near Plum Branch, 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 1242813 is a 112 m (367 ft) guyed tower near Plum Branch, McCormick County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 20, 2004. It is registered to SBA Towers IV, LLC, which holds 470 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1242813 |
| Unique system identifier | 2641780 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Registration issued | Jun 12, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2026-ASO-3442-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0021674965
Holds 470 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 8695 Hwy 28 S (SC15236-A)
- City
- Plum Branch
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29845
- County
- McCormick County
- County FIPS
- 45065
- Coordinates
- 33.82072, -82.24997
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1242813 compared with others?
At 112 m, structure 1242813 is about 54% above the 73 m average across the 20 structures registered in McCormick County. It is about 38% 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 107 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 112 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 136 m, which puts the top of the structure 248 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1242813, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Plum Branch in McCormick County, South Carolina, at coordinates 33.82072, -82.24997, with the site address filed as "8695 Hwy 28 S (SC15236-A)". McCormick County has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 46th-largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 16 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 North Augusta, SC · 1020677, a guyed tower at 254 m (granted (not yet 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 1242813 on Jun 12, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,415 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1242813?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers IV, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0021674965. Across the registry it holds 470 structure registrations, the 54th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (128 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2026-ASO-3442-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1242813?
Its registered overall height above ground is 112 m (367 ft), and 248 m (813 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1242813?
The registered owner is SBA Towers IV, LLC, which holds 470 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1242813?
It is located near Plum Branch, McCormick County, South Carolina at 8695 Hwy 28 S (SC15236-A) (33.82072, -82.24997). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 20, 2004.
What type of structure is 1242813?
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 McCormick County, SC?
McCormick County has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them constructed — the 46th-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 1242813, Plum Branch, McCormick County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/plum-branch-1242813 (data as of October 20, 2026).