Guyed tower 1021828 — Alpena, MI
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1021828 — 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 1021828 is a 115 m (376 ft) guyed tower near Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on Sep 26, 1996. It is registered to Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1021828 |
| Unique system identifier | 123623 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 26, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Feb 21, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-AGL-24452-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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 0002942159
Holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- MANNING HILL CELL SITE (483675)
- City
- Alpena
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49753
- County
- Alpena County
- County FIPS
- 26007
- Coordinates
- 45.06111, -83.72500
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Guyed tower · Constructed
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Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1021828 compared with others?
At 115 m, structure 1021828 is about 31% above the 88 m average across the 32 structures registered in Alpena County. It is about 54% 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 113 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 115 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 274 m, which puts the top of the structure 389 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1021828, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alpena in Alpena County, Michigan, at coordinates 45.06111, -83.72500, with the site address filed as "MANNING HILL CELL SITE (483675)". 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 "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1021828 on Feb 21, 2024. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 518 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1021828?
The FCC record lists Alltel Corporation of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002942159. Across the registry it holds 4,005 structure registrations, the 5th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 365 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (1,210 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-AGL-24452-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1021828?
Its registered overall height above ground is 115 m (376 ft), and 389 m (1,276 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1021828?
The registered owner is Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1021828?
It is located near Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan at MANNING HILL CELL SITE (483675) (45.06111, -83.72500). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on Sep 26, 1996.
What type of structure is 1021828?
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 1021828, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/alpena-1021828 (data as of October 13, 2026).