Tower 1202453 — Sparta, TN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1202453 — tower (type not specified) near Sparta, 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 1202453 is a 98 m (320 ft) tower near Sparta, White County, Tennessee. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 28, 2003. It is registered to Communications International Inc., which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1202453 |
| Unique system identifier | 2599198 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 28, 2003 |
| Registration issued | Apr 30, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-ASO-0630-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 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
Communications International Inc.
Vero Beach, FL · FRN 0001811835
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2.1 miles ESE of intersection US Hwy 70 and TN Hwy 136; atop Gum Spring Mtn
- City
- Sparta
- State
- Tennessee
- ZIP
- 38583
- County
- White County
- County FIPS
- 47185
- Coordinates
- 35.93819, -85.53978
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1202453 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1202453 is about 23% above the 80 m average across the 29 structures registered in White County. It is about 31% above 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 28% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 98 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 410 m, which puts the top of the structure 508 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1202453, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sparta in White County, Tennessee, at coordinates 35.93819, -85.53978, with the site address filed as "2.1 miles ESE of intersection US Hwy 70 and TN Hwy 136; atop Gum Spring Mtn". White County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 64th-largest count among the 95 Tennessee counties with registrations, and 16 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 1202453 on Apr 30, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,743 in Tennessee.
Who owns antenna structure 1202453?
The FCC record lists Communications International Inc. of Vero Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001811835. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Tennessee. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-ASO-0630-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1202453?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (320 ft), and 508 m (1,665 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1202453?
The registered owner is Communications International Inc., which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1202453?
It is located near Sparta, White County, Tennessee at 2.1 miles ESE of intersection US Hwy 70 and TN Hwy 136; atop Gum Spring Mtn (35.93819, -85.53978). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 28, 2003.
What type of structure is 1202453?
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 White County, TN?
White County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them constructed — the 64th-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 1202453, Sparta, White County, Tennessee”, https://towercensus.com/towers/tennessee/sparta-1202453 (data as of October 13, 2026).