Tower 1282731 — Powderly, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1282731 — tower (type not specified) near Powderly, 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 1282731 is a 152 m (499 ft) tower near Powderly, Lamar County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 16, 2013. It is registered to Vision Media Group, Inc., which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1282731 |
| Unique system identifier | 2682159 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 16, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Feb 7, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-ASW-156-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Detroit, TX · FRN 0007834039
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- US 271; 6.7 miles North of Paris, Texas
- City
- Powderly
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 75473
- County
- Lamar County
- County FIPS
- 48277
- Coordinates
- 33.75742, -95.53783
Within ~40 km
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- Paris, TX · 1052577205 m
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How tall is structure 1282731 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1282731 is about 81% above the 84 m average across the 77 structures registered in Lamar County. It is about twice the Texas average of 76 m across 20,674 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 145 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 146 m, which puts the top of the structure 298 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1282731, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Powderly in Lamar County, Texas, at coordinates 33.75742, -95.53783, with the site address filed as "US 271; 6.7 miles North of Paris, Texas". Lamar County has 77 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 78th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 59 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 Paris, TX · 1052577, a guyed tower at 205 m (constructed).
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 1282731 on Feb 7, 2012. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1282731?
The FCC record lists Vision Media Group, Inc. of Detroit, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0007834039. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-ASW-156-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1282731?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (499 ft), and 298 m (977 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1282731?
The registered owner is Vision Media Group, Inc., which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1282731?
It is located near Powderly, Lamar County, Texas at US 271; 6.7 miles North of Paris, Texas (33.75742, -95.53783). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 16, 2013.
What type of structure is 1282731?
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. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Lamar County, TX?
Lamar County has 77 FCC-registered antenna structures, 59 of them constructed — the 78th-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 1282731, Powderly, Lamar County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/powderly-1282731 (data as of October 6, 2026).