Guyed tower 1000620 — Alpena, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1000620 — guyed tower near Alpena, Michigan. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1000620 is a 93 m (305 ft) guyed tower near Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 20, 1990. It is registered to WATZ RADIO, INC, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1000620 |
| Unique system identifier | 107269 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 20, 1990 |
| Registration issued | Mar 18, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 89-AGL-2157-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Traverse City, MI · FRN 0003730769
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- .5 KM N OF M 32 AND 1 KM W 1260 Devere Drive
- City
- Alpena
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49707
- County
- Alpena County
- County FIPS
- 26007
- Coordinates
- 45.06611, -83.48500
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Guyed tower · Constructed
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How tall is structure 1000620 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1000620 is roughly in line with the 88 m average across the 32 structures registered in Alpena County. It is about 25% above the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,220 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 13% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 201 m, which puts the top of the structure 294 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1000620, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alpena in Alpena County, Michigan, at coordinates 45.06611, -83.48500, with the site address filed as ".5 KM N OF M 32 AND 1 KM W 1260 Devere Drive". Alpena County has 32 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 68th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 20 of them are marked constructed. Michigan as a whole has 6,220 registrations, the 8th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Lincoln, MI · 1222567, a tower at 311 m (canceled).
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 1000620 on Mar 18, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1000620?
The FCC record lists WATZ RADIO, INC of Traverse City, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003730769. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 89-AGL-2157-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1000620?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (305 ft), and 294 m (965 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1000620?
The registered owner is WATZ RADIO, INC, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1000620?
It is located near Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan at .5 KM N OF M 32 AND 1 KM W 1260 Devere Drive (45.06611, -83.48500). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 20, 1990.
What type of structure is 1000620?
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 Alpena County, MI?
Alpena County has 32 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them constructed — the 68th-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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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 1000620, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/alpena-1000620 (data as of October 13, 2026).