Tower 1046873 — Sumter, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1046873 — tower (type not specified) near Sumter, South Carolina. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1046873 is a 152 m (499 ft) tower near Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 1, 1993. It is registered to FARMERS TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1046873 |
| Unique system identifier | 609089 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 1, 1993 |
| Registration issued | May 8, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 92-ASO-1553-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 5, 6, 8, 13 |
| 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
FARMERS TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC
Kingstree, SC
Location
- Address
- 155 REAMS ST
- City
- Sumter
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29153
- County
- Sumter County
- County FIPS
- 45085
- Coordinates
- 33.91944, -80.28167
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1046873 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1046873 is about twice the 74 m average across the 127 structures registered in Sumter County. It is about 87% above the South Carolina average of 81 m across 4,405 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 146 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 44 m, which puts the top of the structure 196 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1046873, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sumter in Sumter County, South Carolina, at coordinates 33.91944, -80.28167, with the site address filed as "155 REAMS ST". Sumter County has 127 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 12th-largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 109 of them are marked constructed. South Carolina as a whole has 4,405 registrations, the 18th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Greeleyville, SC · 1201142, a tower at 368 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 1046873 on May 8, 1998. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,416 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1046873?
The FCC record lists FARMERS TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC of Kingstree, SC as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 92-ASO-1553-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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, 5, 6, 8, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1046873?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (499 ft), and 196 m (643 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1046873?
The registered owner is FARMERS TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC.
Where is antenna structure 1046873?
It is located near Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina at 155 REAMS ST (33.91944, -80.28167). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 1, 1993.
What type of structure is 1046873?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Sumter County, SC?
Sumter County has 127 FCC-registered antenna structures, 109 of them constructed — the 12th-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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1046873, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/sumter-1046873 (data as of October 13, 2026).