Tower 2661283
Giddings, Texas · Lee County
Overview
ASR 2661283 is one of 23 registered structures in Giddings, TX. It is a tower standing 152 m (500 ft) above ground.
Compared with other tower registrations in Texas, it is 92.4% taller than the median of 79 m.
Registration is held by Lee County Sheriff'S Office, which owns 2 of the structures registered in Giddings, TX.
Using the standard radio-horizon formula, an antenna at 152 m has a theoretical sightline of 51 km (31.6 mi). Terrain and obstructions reduce this in practice, often substantially.
The closest other registered structure is 1.7 km (1.1 mi) to the NNE. In total there are 12 other registered structures within 5 km.
Built roughly 18 years ago, it is one of 23 registered structures serving the Giddings area.
Location
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Registration record
as filed with the FCC| FCC registration | 2661283 |
|---|---|
| Structure type | Tower |
| Overall height (AGL) | 152 m (500 ft) |
| Height above sea level | 289 m (947 ft) |
| Constructed | 2008 |
| Date on record | 10 Mar 2008 |
| Coordinates | 30.16547, -96.94514 |
| County | Lee County |
| Registered owner | Lee County Sheriff'S Office |
| Owner type | Government |
How it compares
calculated from the full national dataset| Height rank in Texas | 419th of 14,588 taller than 97.1% |
|---|---|
| Height rank in Giddings | 1st of 23 |
| Height rank in county | 1st of 38 |
| Median tower in Texas | 79 m (260 ft) +92.4% vs median |
| Radio horizon (estimate) | 51 km (32 mi) theoretical maximum, flat terrain |
| Other structures within 5 km | 12 |
Nearest registered structures
north is up| Distance | Bearing | Type | Height | ASR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 km (1.1 mi) | NNE | Tower | 61 m (199 ft) | 2624411 |
| 2.1 km (1.3 mi) | NNE | Guyed tower | 68 m (223 ft) | 2726204 |
| 2.2 km (1.3 mi) | NNE | Tower | 61 m (200 ft) | 1098312 |
| 2.2 km (1.4 mi) | NNW | Not specified | 49 m (159 ft) | 2602304 |
| 2.2 km (1.4 mi) | N | Lattice tower | 52 m (171 ft) | 2613229 |
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 2661283. 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.