4-tower array 1048830 — Edinburg, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048830 — antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) near Edinburg, Texas.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048830 is a 80 m (263 ft) 4-tower array near Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 6, 1992. It is registered to RIO GRANDE BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1048830 |
| Unique system identifier | 610700 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) (4TA1) |
| Date constructed | May 6, 1992 |
| Registration issued | Oct 9, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASW-1309-OE |
| 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
RIO GRANDE BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.
Edinburg, TX
Location
- Address
- TWR 1 - SPRANGE ROAD, WITHIN
- City
- Edinburg
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78539
- County
- Hidalgo County
- County FIPS
- 48215
- Coordinates
- 26.29806, -98.20750
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Guyed tower · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Canceled
How tall is structure 1048830 compared with others?
At 80 m, structure 1048830 is about 20% above the 67 m average across the 274 structures registered in Hidalgo County. It is roughly in line with the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 registrations. Among the 300 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (4TA1), the average overall height is 84 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 79 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 80 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 30 m, which puts the top of the structure 111 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1048830, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Edinburg in Hidalgo County, Texas, at coordinates 26.29806, -98.20750, with the site address filed as "TWR 1 - SPRANGE ROAD, WITHIN". Hidalgo County has 274 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 216 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 Santa Maria, TX · 1206915, a tower at 483 m (granted (not yet 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 1048830 on Oct 9, 1998. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1048830?
The FCC record lists RIO GRANDE BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC. of Edinburg, TX as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASW-1309-OE, 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 1048830?
Its registered overall height above ground is 80 m (263 ft), and 111 m (363 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1048830?
The registered owner is RIO GRANDE BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC..
Where is antenna structure 1048830?
It is located near Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas at TWR 1 - SPRANGE ROAD, WITHIN (26.29806, -98.20750). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 6, 1992.
What type of structure is 1048830?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 4TA1, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4)". 300 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Hidalgo County, TX?
Hidalgo County has 274 FCC-registered antenna structures, 216 of them constructed — the 9th-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 1048830, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/edinburg-1048830 (data as of October 13, 2026).