Guyed tower 2619671
Semmes, Alabama · Mobile County
Overview
Registered with the FCC as structure 2619671, this guyed tower about 13 km (7.8 mi) from Semmes, AL was built in 2010 and rises 106 m (348 ft) from the ground.
The median guyed tower in Alabama is 98 m tall across 769 registrations, so this one sits 8.8% above the typical height for its type.
FCC records list American Towers LLC as the registered owner of this structure.
Using the standard radio-horizon formula, an antenna at 106 m has a theoretical sightline of 42 km (26.4 mi). Terrain and obstructions reduce this in practice, often substantially.
The closest other registered structure is 2 km (1.2 mi) to the WSW. In total there are 4 other registered structures within 5 km.
Built roughly 16 years ago, it is one of 22 registered structures serving the Semmes area.
Location
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Registration record
as filed with the FCC| FCC registration | 2619671 |
|---|---|
| Structure type | Guyed tower |
| Overall height (AGL) | 106 m (348 ft) |
| Height above sea level | 181 m (593 ft) |
| Constructed | 2010 |
| Date on record | 29 Mar 2010 |
| Coordinates | 30.83256, -88.37297 |
| County | Mobile County |
| Registered owner | American Towers LLC |
| Owner type | Tower company |
How it compares
calculated from the full national dataset| Height rank in Alabama | 646th of 4,539 taller than 85.8% |
|---|---|
| Height rank in Semmes | 3rd of 22 |
| Height rank in county | 26th of 275 |
| Median guyed tower in Alabama | 98 m (320 ft) +8.8% vs median |
| Radio horizon (estimate) | 42 km (26 mi) theoretical maximum, flat terrain |
| Other structures within 5 km | 4 |
Nearest registered structures
north is up| Distance | Bearing | Type | Height | ASR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 km (1.2 mi) | WSW | Guyed tower | 78 m (256 ft) | 2641579 |
| 2.4 km (1.5 mi) | ESE | Tower | 123 m (403 ft) | 600260 |
| 3.3 km (2.1 mi) | NNE | Tower | 146 m (479 ft) | 103911 |
| 3.4 km (2.1 mi) | SE | Guyed tower | 93 m (304 ft) | 2647040 |
| 6.3 km (3.9 mi) | ESE | Lattice tower | 77 m (251 ft) | 2697415 |
About this record
A slender mast held upright by tensioned cables anchored around it. The cheapest way to go very tall, which is why most structures above 300 m are guyed.
All measurements shown are taken from FCC registration 2619671. Height is the overall height above ground including any antennas and lightning rod, which is why it can exceed the height of the supporting structure alone.
"Owner" is the entity that registered the structure, usually a tower company such as American Tower or Crown Castle. It does not indicate which carriers operate equipment on the structure.