Tower 1247066 — Purdy, TN
CanceledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1247066 — tower (type not specified) near Purdy, Tennessee. 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 1247066 is a 60 m (198 ft) tower near Purdy, McNairy County, Tennessee. Its registration status is canceled. It is registered to Broadcasting for the Challenged, which holds 17 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1247066 |
| Unique system identifier | 2646230 |
| Status | Canceled (A) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Dec 3, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2003-ASO-3428-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Broadcasting for the Challenged
Memphis, TN · FRN 0005001458
Holds 17 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1 mile southwest of Purdy
- City
- Purdy
- State
- Tennessee
- ZIP
- 38375
- County
- McNairy County
- County FIPS
- 47109
- Coordinates
- 35.21481, -88.54561
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1247066 compared with others?
At 60 m, structure 1247066 is about 31% below the 87 m average across the 39 structures registered in McNairy County. It is about 19% below the Tennessee average of 74 m across 4,893 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 21% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 59 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 60 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 171 m, which puts the top of the structure 231 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1247066, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Purdy in McNairy County, Tennessee, at coordinates 35.21481, -88.54561, with the site address filed as "1 mile southwest of Purdy". McNairy County has 39 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 40th-largest count among the 95 Tennessee counties with registrations, and 29 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 Corinth, MS · 1027074, a tower at 213 m (terminated).
What does the status "Canceled" mean?
Canceled means the registration is no longer active in the FCC registry; the record is kept here as part of the registry's history. The FCC issued registration 1247066 on Dec 3, 2012. Nationally, 15,896 of the 197,770 registrations (8%) carry the canceled status, including 376 in Tennessee.
Who owns antenna structure 1247066?
The FCC record lists Broadcasting for the Challenged of Memphis, TN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005001458. Across the registry it holds 17 structure registrations, including 2 in Tennessee. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (17 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2003-ASO-3428-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1247066?
Its registered overall height above ground is 60 m (198 ft), and 231 m (758 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1247066?
The registered owner is Broadcasting for the Challenged, which holds 17 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1247066?
It is located near Purdy, McNairy County, Tennessee at 1 mile southwest of Purdy (35.21481, -88.54561). Its status is canceled.
What type of structure is 1247066?
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 McNairy County, TN?
McNairy County has 39 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them constructed — the 40th-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 1247066, Purdy, McNairy County, Tennessee”, https://towercensus.com/towers/tennessee/purdy-1247066 (data as of October 13, 2026).