Lattice tower 1322409 — Carthage, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1322409 — lattice tower near Carthage, Texas. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1322409 is a 55 m (179 ft) lattice tower near Carthage, Panola County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 14, 2023. It is registered to VB BTS, ll, LLC, which holds 363 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1322409 |
| Unique system identifier | 2722387 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ASW-4657-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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 0032604886
Holds 363 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2159 US Highway 79 North
- City
- Carthage
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 75633
- County
- Panola County
- County FIPS
- 48365
- Coordinates
- 32.18639, -94.26794
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1322409 compared with others?
At 55 m, structure 1322409 is about 34% below the 83 m average across the 81 structures registered in Panola County. It is about 28% below the Texas average of 76 m across 20,674 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 25% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 53 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 55 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 67 m, which puts the top of the structure 121 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1322409, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Carthage in Panola County, Texas, at coordinates 32.18639, -94.26794, with the site address filed as "2159 US Highway 79 North". Panola County has 81 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 73rd-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 62 of them are marked constructed. Texas as a whole has 20,674 registrations, the largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Greenwood, LA · 1019415, a guyed tower at 216 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 1322409 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1322409?
The FCC record lists VB BTS, ll, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0032604886. Across the registry it holds 363 structure registrations, the 70th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 29 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (187 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-ASW-4657-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1322409?
Its registered overall height above ground is 55 m (179 ft), and 121 m (398 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1322409?
The registered owner is VB BTS, ll, LLC, which holds 363 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1322409?
It is located near Carthage, Panola County, Texas at 2159 US Highway 79 North (32.18639, -94.26794). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 14, 2023.
What type of structure is 1322409?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Panola County, TX?
Panola County has 81 FCC-registered antenna structures, 62 of them constructed — the 73rd-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 1322409, Carthage, Panola County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/carthage-1322409 (data as of October 13, 2026).