Guyed tower 1017241 — Anamosa, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017241 — guyed tower near Anamosa, Iowa. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017241 is a 125 m (411 ft) guyed tower near Anamosa, Jones County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 28, 1998. It is registered to CommNet Cellular Inc., which holds 338 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1017241 |
| Unique system identifier | 100508 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 28, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Dec 3, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-ACE-5781-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0017329715
Holds 338 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 12902 Amber Road - X 44
- City
- Anamosa
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52205
- County
- Jones County
- County FIPS
- 19105
- Coordinates
- 42.12017, -91.17128
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1017241 compared with others?
At 125 m, structure 1017241 is about 83% above the 69 m average across the 44 structures registered in Jones County. It is about 60% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 18% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 123 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 125 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 320 m, which puts the top of the structure 445 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1017241, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Anamosa in Jones County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.12017, -91.17128, with the site address filed as "12902 Amber Road - X 44". Jones County has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 28th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 33 of them are marked constructed. Iowa as a whole has 4,130 registrations, the 20th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is West Branch, IA · 1062919, a structure at 444 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1017241 on Dec 3, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1017241?
The FCC record lists CommNet Cellular Inc. of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0017329715. Across the registry it holds 338 structure registrations, the 74th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 31 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (104 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-ACE-5781-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1017241?
Its registered overall height above ground is 125 m (411 ft), and 445 m (1,461 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1017241?
The registered owner is CommNet Cellular Inc., which holds 338 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1017241?
It is located near Anamosa, Jones County, Iowa at 12902 Amber Road - X 44 (42.12017, -91.17128). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 28, 1998.
What type of structure is 1017241?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Jones County, IA?
Jones County has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, 33 of them constructed — the 28th-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1017241, Anamosa, Jones County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/anamosa-1017241 (data as of October 13, 2026).