Guyed tower 2728019
Tarboro, North Carolina · Edgecombe County
Overview
The FCC lists structure 2728019 about 9.2 km (5.7 mi) from Tarboro, NC as a guyed tower. Overall height above ground is 103 m, or 339 ft.
The median guyed tower in North Carolina is 98 m tall across 598 registrations, so this one sits 5.9% above the typical height for its type.
Registration is held by The Towers, LLC, which owns 2 of the structures registered in Tarboro, NC.
The geometric radio horizon at this height is roughly 42 km (26 mi). Treat it as a ceiling rather than a coverage estimate — it assumes flat, clear terrain and ignores power and frequency entirely.
Registration density around this point is 3 other structures within a 5 km radius.
Built roughly 2 years ago, it is one of 24 registered structures serving the Tarboro area.
Location
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Registration record
as filed with the FCC| FCC registration | 2728019 |
|---|---|
| Structure type | Guyed tower |
| Overall height (AGL) | 103 m (339 ft) |
| Height above sea level | 120 m (393 ft) |
| Constructed | 2024 |
| Date on record | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Coordinates | 35.98375, -77.58800 |
| County | Edgecombe County |
| Registered owner | The Towers, LLC |
| Owner type | Tower company |
How it compares
calculated from the full national dataset| Height rank in North Carolina | 668th of 4,512 taller than 85.2% |
|---|---|
| Height rank in Tarboro | 3rd of 24 |
| Height rank in county | 9th of 46 |
| Median guyed tower in North Carolina | 98 m (320 ft) +5.9% vs median |
| Radio horizon (estimate) | 42 km (26 mi) theoretical maximum, flat terrain |
| Other structures within 5 km | 3 |
Nearest registered structures
north is up| Distance | Bearing | Type | Height | ASR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 km (2.1 mi) | NNW | Guyed tower | 95 m (310 ft) | 2689463 |
| 3.5 km (2.2 mi) | SSE | Lattice tower | 100 m (327 ft) | 2707241 |
| 3.6 km (2.2 mi) | SSE | Tower | 101 m (330 ft) | 109250 |
| 6.3 km (3.9 mi) | SSE | Tower | 85 m (279 ft) | 112690 |
| 7.0 km (4.3 mi) | ESE | Tower | 88 m (290 ft) | 2609194 |
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.
This page summarises FCC ASR record 2728019, from the weekly file dated 2026-08-23. Rankings and comparisons on this page are calculated by Pylon Plans from the full national dataset, not supplied by the FCC.
"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.