Guyed tower 1292403 — Tyler, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1292403 — guyed tower near Tyler, Texas. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1292403 is a 137 m (449 ft) guyed tower near Tyler, Smith County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 16, 2015. It is registered to EDUCATIONAL RADIO FOUNDATION OF EAST TEXAS, INC., which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1292403 |
| Unique system identifier | 2691920 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 16, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Oct 16, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-ASW-7898-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
EDUCATIONAL RADIO FOUNDATION OF EAST TEXAS, INC.
Tyler, TX · FRN 0008670002
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 12971 COUNTY RD 285
- City
- Tyler
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 75707
- County
- Smith County
- County FIPS
- 48423
- Coordinates
- 32.29256, -95.20081
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1292403 compared with others?
At 137 m, structure 1292403 is about 58% above the 87 m average across the 189 structures registered in Smith County. It is about 79% 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 about 29% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 136 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 137 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 181 m, which puts the top of the structure 318 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1292403, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Tyler in Smith County, Texas, at coordinates 32.29256, -95.20081, with the site address filed as "12971 COUNTY RD 285". Smith County has 189 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 20th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 154 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 Gallatin, TX · 1024425, a lattice tower at 483 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 1292403 on Oct 16, 2015. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1292403?
The FCC record lists EDUCATIONAL RADIO FOUNDATION OF EAST TEXAS, INC. of Tyler, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0008670002. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 3 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 2015-ASW-7898-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 1292403?
Its registered overall height above ground is 137 m (449 ft), and 318 m (1,044 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1292403?
The registered owner is EDUCATIONAL RADIO FOUNDATION OF EAST TEXAS, INC., which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1292403?
It is located near Tyler, Smith County, Texas at 12971 COUNTY RD 285 (32.29256, -95.20081). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 16, 2015.
What type of structure is 1292403?
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 Smith County, TX?
Smith County has 189 FCC-registered antenna structures, 154 of them constructed — the 20th-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 1292403, Tyler, Smith County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/tyler-1292403 (data as of October 13, 2026).