Guyed tower 1212173 — Karnes, TX

Constructed

FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1212173 — guyed tower near Karnes, Texas. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.

Overall height

160 m

525 ft

Support structure

152 m

Top above sea level

308 m

Ground elevation

148 m

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≥ 150 m60–150 m30–60 m< 30 m

This entry + 6 nearby

Registration record

FCC record

Field	Value
Registration number (ASRN)	1212173
Unique system identifier	2609327
Status	Constructed (C)
Structure type	Guyed tower (GTOWER)
Date constructed	Mar 25, 2005
Registration issued	Sep 29, 2025

Aviation safety

FAA & lighting

Field	Value
FAA study number	2022-ASW-454-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

VB-S1 Assets, LLC

Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0026904490

Holds 1,812 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →

Location

Address: 3924 FM 2656 / US-TX-5168
City: Karnes
State: Texas
ZIP: 78164
County FIPS: 48123
Coordinates: 29.01306, -97.66742

Within ~40 km

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is antenna structure 1212173?

Its registered overall height above ground is 160 m (525 ft), and 308 m (1,011 ft) above mean sea level.

Who owns tower 1212173?

The registered owner is VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,812 FCC antenna structure registrations.

Where is antenna structure 1212173?

It is located near Karnes, Texas at 3924 FM 2656 / US-TX-5168 (29.01306, -97.66742). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 25, 2005.

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Dataset updated October 2026 . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1212173, weekly bulk file.