Tower 1052057 — Merkel, TX

Constructed

FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1052057 — tower (type not specified) near Merkel, Texas. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.

Overall height

326 m

1,069 ft

Support structure

299 m

Top above sea level

1,082 m

Ground elevation

756 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)	1052057
Unique system identifier	613383
Status	Constructed (C)
Structure type	Tower (type not specified) (TOWER)
Date constructed	Jan 14, 1968
Registration issued	Jul 16, 1999

Aviation safety

FAA & lighting

Field	Value
FAA study number	FTW-OE-66-558
FAA circular	—
Painting / lighting spec	1, 3, 8, 17, 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

ABILENE-SWEETWATER BROADCASTING COMPANY DBA = KTXS-TV

Abilene, TX · FRN 0001651256

Location

Address: 6.8 MILES SW
City: Merkel
State: Texas
ZIP: 79536
County FIPS: 48441
Coordinates: 32.41344, -100.10731

Within ~40 km

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is antenna structure 1052057?

Its registered overall height above ground is 326 m (1,069 ft), and 1,082 m (3,549 ft) above mean sea level.

Who owns tower 1052057?

The registered owner is ABILENE-SWEETWATER BROADCASTING COMPANY DBA = KTXS-TV.

Where is antenna structure 1052057?

It is located near Merkel, Texas at 6.8 MILES SW (32.41344, -100.10731). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 14, 1968.

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Dataset updated October 2026 . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1052057, weekly bulk file.