Guyed tower 1217179 — Melvin, TX

Constructed

FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1217179 — guyed tower near Melvin, Texas. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.

Overall height

150 m

493 ft

Support structure

147 m

Top above sea level

718 m

Ground elevation

567 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)	1217179
Unique system identifier	2614686
Status	Constructed (C)
Structure type	Guyed tower (GTOWER)
Date constructed	Jul 28, 2000
Registration issued	Oct 20, 2017

Aviation safety

FAA & lighting

Field	Value
FAA study number	2017-ASW-15323-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

SBA Infrastructures, LLC

Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0018133256

Holds 561 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →

Location

Address: 2 miles east of Melvin on McGee Road, next to US87 (TX13482-A)
City: Melvin
State: Texas
ZIP: 76858
County FIPS: 48307
Coordinates: 31.20328, -99.55161

Within ~40 km

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is antenna structure 1217179?

Its registered overall height above ground is 150 m (493 ft), and 718 m (2,354 ft) above mean sea level.

Who owns tower 1217179?

The registered owner is SBA Infrastructures, LLC, which holds 561 FCC antenna structure registrations.

Where is antenna structure 1217179?

It is located near Melvin, Texas at 2 miles east of Melvin on McGee Road, next to US87 (TX13482-A) (31.20328, -99.55161). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 28, 2000.

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Dataset updated October 2026 . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1217179, weekly bulk file.