Lattice tower 1278827 — Diane, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278827 — lattice tower near Diane, Texas. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278827 is a 79 m (258 ft) lattice tower near Diane, Upshur County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 19, 2012. It is registered to SBA Monarch Towers I, LLC, which holds 1,078 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278827 |
| Unique system identifier | 2678255 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 19, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Aug 28, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ASW-18519-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0021672423
Holds 1,078 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 12672 Shamrock Rd (TX42003-T)
- City
- Diane
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 75640
- County
- Upshur County
- County FIPS
- 48459
- Coordinates
- 32.78300, -94.72411
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Gilmer, TX · 1268699472 m
Unspecified structure · Canceled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
Unspecified structure · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1278827 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1278827 is about 22% below the 101 m average across the 66 structures registered in Upshur County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 77 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 111 m, which puts the top of the structure 190 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278827, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Diane in Upshur County, Texas, at coordinates 32.78300, -94.72411, with the site address filed as "12672 Shamrock Rd (TX42003-T)". Upshur County has 66 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 91st-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 50 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 Gilmer, TX · 1268699, a structure at 472 m (canceled).
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 1278827 on Aug 28, 2023. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1278827?
The FCC record lists SBA Monarch Towers I, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0021672423. Across the registry it holds 1,078 structure registrations, the 25th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 154 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (429 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-ASW-18519-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1278827?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (258 ft), and 190 m (623 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278827?
The registered owner is SBA Monarch Towers I, LLC, which holds 1,078 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278827?
It is located near Diane, Upshur County, Texas at 12672 Shamrock Rd (TX42003-T) (32.78300, -94.72411). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 19, 2012.
What type of structure is 1278827?
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 Upshur County, TX?
Upshur County has 66 FCC-registered antenna structures, 50 of them constructed — the 91st-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1278827, Diane, Upshur County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/diane-1278827 (data as of October 6, 2026).