Guyed tower 598181
Tacoma, Washington · Pierce County
Overview
Registered with the FCC as structure 598181, this guyed tower in Tacoma, WA was built in 1980 and rises 148 m (487 ft) from the ground.
Within its county it ranks 2nd out of 191 registered structures by overall height.
FCC records list Bates Technical College as the registered owner of this structure.
Using the standard radio-horizon formula, an antenna at 148 m has a theoretical sightline of 50 km (31.2 mi). Terrain and obstructions reduce this in practice, often substantially.
The closest other registered structure is 944 m to the SSW. In total there are 12 other registered structures within 5 km.
The registration dates from the 1980s, part of the 2,527 structures on file for Washington.
Location
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Registration record
as filed with the FCC| FCC registration | 598181 |
|---|---|
| Structure type | Guyed tower |
| Overall height (AGL) | 148 m (487 ft) |
| Height above sea level | 273 m (897 ft) |
| Constructed | 1980 |
| Date on record | 15 Dec 1980 |
| Coordinates | 47.27872, -122.51289 |
| County | Pierce County |
| Registered owner | Bates Technical College |
| Owner type | Other |
How it compares
calculated from the full national dataset| Height rank in Washington | 25th of 2,527 taller than 99.0% |
|---|---|
| Height rank in Tacoma | 1st of 70 |
| Height rank in county | 2nd of 191 |
| Median guyed tower in Washington | 89 m (292 ft) +66.7% vs median |
| Radio horizon (estimate) | 50 km (31 mi) theoretical maximum, flat terrain |
| Other structures within 5 km | 12 |
Nearest registered structures
north is up| Distance | Bearing | Type | Height | ASR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 944 m | SSW | Tower | 37 m (120 ft) | 2633557 |
| 958 m | SSW | Tower | 34 m (110 ft) | 2639267 |
| 1.1 km (0.7 mi) | SSW | Lattice tower | 52 m (170 ft) | 2704080 |
| 1.4 km (0.8 mi) | NNW | Monopole | 27 m (90 ft) | 2668803 |
| 2.5 km (1.5 mi) | S | Monopole | 25 m (82 ft) | 2662424 |
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 598181. 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.