Tower 1209393 — Orange Grove, TX
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1209393 — tower (type not specified) near Orange Grove, Texas. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1209393 is a 130 m (425 ft) tower near Orange Grove, Jim Wells County, Texas. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Apr 30, 2000, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Aug 16, 2012. It is registered to Tower Assets Newco III, LLC, which holds 16 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1209393 |
| Unique system identifier | 2606343 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 30, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Aug 16, 2012 |
| Date dismantled | Aug 16, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 00-ASW-0017-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| 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
Memphis, TN · FRN 0018418046
Holds 16 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 401 County Rd 306
- City
- Orange Grove
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78372
- County
- Jim Wells County
- County FIPS
- 48249
- Coordinates
- 27.98250, -97.95111
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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How tall is structure 1209393 compared with others?
At 130 m, structure 1209393 is about 45% above the 89 m average across the 63 structures registered in Jim Wells County. It is about 70% above the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 70% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 130 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 56 m, which puts the top of the structure 185 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1209393, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Orange Grove in Jim Wells County, Texas, at coordinates 27.98250, -97.95111, with the site address filed as "401 County Rd 306". Jim Wells County has 63 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 101st-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 41 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 Robstown, TX · 1291541, a guyed tower at 305 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1209393 on Aug 16, 2012. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 1,575 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1209393?
The FCC record lists Tower Assets Newco III, LLC of Memphis, TN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0018418046. Across the registry it holds 16 structure registrations, including 9 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (10 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 00-ASW-0017-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1209393?
Its registered overall height above ground is 130 m (425 ft), and 185 m (607 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1209393?
The registered owner is Tower Assets Newco III, LLC, which holds 16 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1209393?
It is located near Orange Grove, Jim Wells County, Texas at 401 County Rd 306 (27.98250, -97.95111). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Apr 30, 2000.
What type of structure is 1209393?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Jim Wells County, TX?
Jim Wells County has 63 FCC-registered antenna structures, 41 of them constructed — the 101st-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 1209393, Orange Grove, Jim Wells County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/orange-grove-1209393 (data as of October 13, 2026).