Tower 1051890 — Belton, TX
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1051890 — tower (type not specified) near Belton, Texas. 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 1051890 is a 70 m (228 ft) tower near Belton, Bell County, Texas. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1974. It is registered to SHELDON COMMUNICATIONS INC DBA = KTON AM.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1051890 |
| Unique system identifier | 613242 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1974 |
| Registration issued | Jul 1, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | N/A |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| 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
SHELDON COMMUNICATIONS INC DBA = KTON AM
Temple, TX · FRN 0009405283
Location
- Address
- HWY 93 4.8 KM E BELL CO COURTHSE
- City
- Belton
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 76502
- County
- Bell County
- County FIPS
- 48027
- Coordinates
- 31.04389, -97.41306
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1051890 compared with others?
At 70 m, structure 1051890 is roughly in line with the 67 m average across the 209 structures registered in Bell County. It is roughly in line with the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 68 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 70 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 155 m, which puts the top of the structure 225 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1051890, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Belton in Bell County, Texas, at coordinates 31.04389, -97.41306, with the site address filed as "HWY 93 4.8 KM E BELL CO COURTHSE". Bell County has 209 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 15th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 153 of them are marked constructed. Texas as a whole has 20,684 registrations, the largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Eddy, TX · 1047306, a tower at 586 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1051890 on Jul 1, 1998. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 745 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1051890?
The FCC record lists SHELDON COMMUNICATIONS INC DBA = KTON AM of Temple, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0009405283.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study N/A, 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 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1051890?
Its registered overall height above ground is 70 m (228 ft), and 225 m (738 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1051890?
The registered owner is SHELDON COMMUNICATIONS INC DBA = KTON AM.
Where is antenna structure 1051890?
It is located near Belton, Bell County, Texas at HWY 93 4.8 KM E BELL CO COURTHSE (31.04389, -97.41306). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1974.
What type of structure is 1051890?
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 Bell County, TX?
Bell County has 209 FCC-registered antenna structures, 153 of them constructed — the 15th-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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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 1051890, Belton, Bell County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/belton-1051890 (data as of October 13, 2026).