Lattice tower 1317283 — Carthage, TN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1317283 — lattice tower near Carthage, Tennessee. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1317283 is a 88 m (290 ft) lattice tower near Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 8, 2020. It is registered to VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1317283 |
| Unique system identifier | 2717067 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2019-ASO-26910-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
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0026904490
Holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- along Badger Lane
- City
- Carthage
- State
- Tennessee
- ZIP
- 37030
- County
- Smith County
- County FIPS
- 47159
- Coordinates
- 36.26025, -86.02286
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1317283 compared with others?
At 88 m, structure 1317283 is roughly in line with the 86 m average across the 18 structures registered in Smith County. It is about 19% above the Tennessee average of 74 m across 4,893 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 22% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 84 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 88 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 280 m, which puts the top of the structure 369 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1317283, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Carthage in Smith County, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.26025, -86.02286, with the site address filed as "along Badger Lane". Smith County has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 81st-largest count among the 95 Tennessee counties with registrations, and 13 of them are marked constructed. Tennessee as a whole has 4,893 registrations, the 17th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Hickman, TN · 1040893, a guyed tower at 315 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 1317283 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,743 in Tennessee.
Who owns antenna structure 1317283?
The FCC record lists VB-S1 Assets, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026904490. Across the registry it holds 1,818 structure registrations, the 16th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (440 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2019-ASO-26910-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 1317283?
Its registered overall height above ground is 88 m (290 ft), and 369 m (1,209 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1317283?
The registered owner is VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1317283?
It is located near Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee at along Badger Lane (36.26025, -86.02286). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 8, 2020.
What type of structure is 1317283?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Smith County, TN?
Smith County has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, 13 of them constructed — the 81st-largest count among 95 counties in Tennessee.
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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 1317283, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee”, https://towercensus.com/towers/tennessee/carthage-1317283 (data as of October 13, 2026).