KOBR-TV Tower (also called KSWS-TV Tower) is a 490.7 meter (1,610 ft) high guy-wired aerial mast for the transmission of FM radio and television programs in Caprock, New Mexico, USA. KOBR-TV Tower was built in 1960. The original KSWS-TV Tower was built in December 1956 and was the same height at 1610 ft. It was the world's tallest structure until the completion of WGME-TV Tower in Maine in September 1959. In 1960, the original tower fell in a gale.
Coordinates: 33°22′31.3″N 103°46′14.3″W / 33.375361°N 103.770639°W
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| Preceded by KWTV Mast |
World's tallest structure 1610 ft (490.7 m) 1956-1959 |
Succeeded by WGME TV Tower |
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