Guyed tower 1271579 — Gilmer, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1271579 — guyed tower near Gilmer, Texas. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1271579 is a 140 m (460 ft) guyed tower near Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 23, 2010. It is registered to ETMC EMS dba/ UT Health East Texas EMS, which holds 15 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1271579 |
| Unique system identifier | 2670926 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 23, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Aug 7, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-ASW-17190-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
ETMC EMS dba/ UT Health East Texas EMS
Tyler, TX · FRN 0034097030
Holds 15 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 6248 SH 155 N.
- City
- Gilmer
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 75645
- County
- Upshur County
- County FIPS
- 48459
- Coordinates
- 32.79089, -94.86761
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1271579 compared with others?
At 140 m, structure 1271579 is about 39% above the 101 m average across the 66 structures registered in Upshur County. It is about 84% above the Texas average of 76 m across 20,674 registrations. Among the 20,259 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 32% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 134 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 140 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 191 m, which puts the top of the structure 332 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1271579, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gilmer in Upshur County, Texas, at coordinates 32.79089, -94.86761, with the site address filed as "6248 SH 155 N.". 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 1271579 on Aug 7, 2023. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1271579?
The FCC record lists ETMC EMS dba/ UT Health East Texas EMS of Tyler, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0034097030. Across the registry it holds 15 structure registrations, including 15 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (10 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2017-ASW-17190-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1271579?
Its registered overall height above ground is 140 m (460 ft), and 332 m (1,088 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1271579?
The registered owner is ETMC EMS dba/ UT Health East Texas EMS, which holds 15 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1271579?
It is located near Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas at 6248 SH 155 N. (32.79089, -94.86761). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 23, 2010.
What type of structure is 1271579?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,259 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 1271579, Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/gilmer-1271579 (data as of October 6, 2026).