Guyed tower 1002163 — Atlanta, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002163 — guyed tower near Atlanta, Michigan. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002163 is a 279 m (916 ft) guyed tower near Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 30, 2010. It is registered to CMU Public Broadcasting, which holds 15 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1002163 |
| Unique system identifier | 108275 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Oct 4, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-AGL-9935-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 7, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | Other (3) |
| Marking notes | FAA Style B - # lights reduced |
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
Mt. Pleasant, MI · FRN 0002733764
Holds 15 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 0.82 Miles East of M-33 on Tower Rd.
- City
- Atlanta
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49709
- County
- Montmorency County
- County FIPS
- 26119
- Coordinates
- 45.13808, -84.16194
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1002163 compared with others?
At 279 m, structure 1002163 is about 2.6 times the 109 m average across the 26 structures registered in Montmorency County. It is about 3.8 times 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 2.6 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 278 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 279 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 327 m, which puts the top of the structure 606 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1002163, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Atlanta in Montmorency County, Michigan, at coordinates 45.13808, -84.16194, with the site address filed as "0.82 Miles East of M-33 on Tower Rd.". Montmorency County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 77th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 17 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 Atlanta, MI · 1274349, a tower at 359 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 1002163 on Oct 4, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1002163?
The FCC record lists CMU Public Broadcasting of Mt. Pleasant, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002733764. Across the registry it holds 15 structure registrations, including 15 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (11 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-AGL-9935-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 3, is listed on the FCC registration form as "Other". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 7, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1002163?
Its registered overall height above ground is 279 m (916 ft), and 606 m (1,988 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1002163?
The registered owner is CMU Public Broadcasting, which holds 15 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1002163?
It is located near Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan at 0.82 Miles East of M-33 on Tower Rd. (45.13808, -84.16194). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 30, 2010.
What type of structure is 1002163?
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 Montmorency County, MI?
Montmorency County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 77th-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 1002163, Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/atlanta-1002163 (data as of October 13, 2026).