Guyed tower 2620872
McAllen, Texas · Hidalgo County
Overview
ASR 2620872 is a guyed tower registered in McAllen, TX. It stands 153 m (503 ft) above ground level.
Of the 28 structures registered in McAllen, TX, this is the 1st tallest.
The structure is registered to Global Signal Acquisitions LLC, which holds 3 registrations across Texas.
At 153 m, the radio horizon for an antenna at the top of this structure works out to roughly 51 km (31.7 mi). That is a geometric limit for flat, unobstructed terrain — real coverage depends on transmit power, frequency, terrain and what is in the way.
The closest other registered structure is 67 m to the E. In total there are 10 other registered structures within 5 km.
Its county accounts for 214 of the 14,588 structures registered across Texas.
Location
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Registration record
as filed with the FCC| FCC registration | 2620872 |
|---|---|
| Structure type | Guyed tower |
| Overall height (AGL) | 153 m (503 ft) |
| Height above sea level | 188 m (618 ft) |
| Constructed | 2023 |
| Date on record | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Coordinates | 26.25711, -98.23247 |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Registered owner | Global Signal Acquisitions LLC |
| Owner type | Other |
How it compares
calculated from the full national dataset| Height rank in Texas | 398th of 14,588 taller than 97.3% |
|---|---|
| Height rank in McAllen | 1st of 28 |
| Height rank in county | 3rd of 214 |
| Median guyed tower in Texas | 102 m (335 ft) +50.1% vs median |
| Radio horizon (estimate) | 51 km (32 mi) theoretical maximum, flat terrain |
| Other structures within 5 km | 10 |
Nearest registered structures
north is up| Distance | Bearing | Type | Height | ASR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 m | E | Guyed tower | 142 m (465 ft) | 622379 |
| 1.1 km (0.7 mi) | E | Tower | 33 m (108 ft) | 123608 |
| 1.3 km (0.8 mi) | WSW | Monopole | 40 m (130 ft) | 2701064 |
| 1.3 km (0.8 mi) | E | Guyed tower | 151 m (494 ft) | 105045 |
| 3.8 km (2.4 mi) | WNW | Monopole | 44 m (145 ft) | 2707573 |
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 2620872, 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.