Lattice tower 1049565 — Shelton, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049565 — lattice tower near Shelton, South Carolina. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049565 is a 80 m (262 ft) lattice tower near Shelton, Fairfield County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 21, 2017. It is registered to Rock Communications, LLC, which holds 13 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1049565 |
| Unique system identifier | 611284 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 21, 2017 |
| Registration issued | Dec 18, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-ASO-15462-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Rock Hill, SC · FRN 0023214265
Holds 13 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1.9 KM E / SHELTON RADIO REPEATER STATION (088700 / Shelton)
- City
- Shelton
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29015
- County
- Fairfield County
- County FIPS
- 45039
- Coordinates
- 34.49550, -81.40222
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1049565 compared with others?
At 80 m, structure 1049565 is roughly in line with the 83 m average across the 72 structures registered in Fairfield County. It is roughly in line with the South Carolina average of 81 m across 4,407 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 75 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 80 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 163 m, which puts the top of the structure 243 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1049565, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Shelton in Fairfield County, South Carolina, at coordinates 34.49550, -81.40222, with the site address filed as "1.9 KM E / SHELTON RADIO REPEATER STATION (088700 / Shelton)". Fairfield County has 72 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 25th-largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 58 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 Columbia, SC · 1053748, a tower at 255 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 1049565 on Dec 18, 2024. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,415 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1049565?
The FCC record lists Rock Communications, LLC of Rock Hill, SC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0023214265. Across the registry it holds 13 structure registrations, including 13 in South 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 2017-ASO-15462-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1049565?
Its registered overall height above ground is 80 m (262 ft), and 243 m (798 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1049565?
The registered owner is Rock Communications, LLC, which holds 13 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1049565?
It is located near Shelton, Fairfield County, South Carolina at 1.9 KM E / SHELTON RADIO REPEATER STATION (088700 / Shelton) (34.49550, -81.40222). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 21, 2017.
What type of structure is 1049565?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Fairfield County, SC?
Fairfield County has 72 FCC-registered antenna structures, 58 of them constructed — the 25th-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 1049565, Shelton, Fairfield County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/shelton-1049565 (data as of October 20, 2026).