Tower 108711
Rolla, Missouri · Phelps County
Overview
Dating from the 1980s, this tower about 14 km (8.4 mi) from Rolla, MO is registered as ASR 108711 and reaches 129 m (422 ft) above ground.
The median tower in Missouri is 79 m tall across 1,696 registrations, so this one sits 62.4% above the typical height for its type.
The registrant is Rcc INC. D/b/a Radio Comm CO., a broadcaster. Structures registered to broadcasters usually carry the station's own transmitting antenna rather than leased wireless equipment.
Using the standard radio-horizon formula, an antenna at 129 m has a theoretical sightline of 47 km (29 mi). Terrain and obstructions reduce this in practice, often substantially.
The closest other registered structure is 3.4 km (2.1 mi) to the SSE. In total there are 2 other registered structures within 5 km.
The registration dates from the 1980s, part of the 4,530 structures on file for Missouri.
Location
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Registration record
as filed with the FCC| FCC registration | 108711 |
|---|---|
| Structure type | Tower |
| Overall height (AGL) | 129 m (422 ft) |
| Height above sea level | 507 m (1,662 ft) |
| Constructed | 1988 |
| Date on record | 1 Aug 1988 |
| Coordinates | 37.82500, -91.74472 |
| County | Phelps County |
| Registered owner | Rcc INC. D/b/a Radio Comm CO. |
| Owner type | Broadcaster |
How it compares
calculated from the full national dataset| Height rank in Missouri | 258th of 4,530 taller than 94.3% |
|---|---|
| Height rank in Rolla | 2nd of 36 |
| Height rank in county | 5th of 63 |
| Median tower in Missouri | 79 m (260 ft) +62.4% vs median |
| Radio horizon (estimate) | 47 km (29 mi) theoretical maximum, flat terrain |
| Other structures within 5 km | 2 |
Nearest registered structures
north is up| Distance | Bearing | Type | Height | ASR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4 km (2.1 mi) | SSE | Tower | 123 m (404 ft) | 112539 |
| 4.6 km (2.9 mi) | NE | Not specified | 94 m (310 ft) | 2657573 |
| 5.2 km (3.3 mi) | WNW | Lattice tower | 81 m (265 ft) | 2652690 |
| 5.9 km (3.6 mi) | N | Guyed tower | 153 m (503 ft) | 108994 |
| 6.3 km (3.9 mi) | NE | Lattice tower | 87 m (285 ft) | 2686859 |
About this record
A freestanding tower whose specific construction is not further specified in the registration.
These figures come from the FCC's Antenna Structure Registration database, filed under registration 108711. Heights and coordinates are as submitted by the registrant, not independently surveyed.
"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.