Guyed tower 1246812 — Richards, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1246812 — guyed tower near Richards, Texas. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1246812 is a 109 m (356 ft) guyed tower near Richards, Grimes County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 8, 2005. It is registered to CCATT LLC, which holds 5,007 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1246812 |
| Unique system identifier | 2645976 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 8, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Jan 8, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-ASW-5438-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
Canonsburg, PA · FRN 0023254592
Holds 5,007 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 8313 FM 149 E
- City
- Richards
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 77873
- County
- Grimes County
- County FIPS
- 48185
- Coordinates
- 30.54461, -95.88342
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1246812 compared with others?
At 109 m, structure 1246812 is roughly in line with the 103 m average across the 92 structures registered in Grimes County. It is about 42% above the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 107 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 109 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 103 m, which puts the top of the structure 212 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1246812, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Richards in Grimes County, Texas, at coordinates 30.54461, -95.88342, with the site address filed as "8313 FM 149 E". Grimes County has 92 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 61st-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 62 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 Carlos, TX · 1062868, a tower at 503 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 1246812 on Jan 8, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1246812?
The FCC record lists CCATT LLC of Canonsburg, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0023254592. Across the registry it holds 5,007 structure registrations, the 3rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 680 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1,570 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-ASW-5438-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1246812?
Its registered overall height above ground is 109 m (356 ft), and 212 m (695 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1246812?
The registered owner is CCATT LLC, which holds 5,007 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1246812?
It is located near Richards, Grimes County, Texas at 8313 FM 149 E (30.54461, -95.88342). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 8, 2005.
What type of structure is 1246812?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Grimes County, TX?
Grimes County has 92 FCC-registered antenna structures, 62 of them constructed — the 61st-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 1246812, Richards, Grimes County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/richards-1246812 (data as of October 13, 2026).