Guyed tower 1002872 — Barton City, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002872 — guyed tower near Barton City, Michigan. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002872 is a 154 m (505 ft) guyed tower near Barton City, Alcona County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 1, 1980. It is registered to Queen Bee's Knees, LLC, which holds 8 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1002872 |
| Unique system identifier | 108799 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 1, 1980 |
| Registration issued | Dec 13, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-AGL-9303-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1F |
| 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
Madison, WI · FRN 0034228171
Holds 8 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1650 N HUBBARD LAKE RD
- City
- Barton City
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48742
- County
- Alcona County
- County FIPS
- 26001
- Coordinates
- 44.70292, -83.52403
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1002872 compared with others?
At 154 m, structure 1002872 is about 37% above the 112 m average across the 34 structures registered in Alcona County. It is about twice 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 45% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 310 m, which puts the top of the structure 464 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1002872, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Barton City in Alcona County, Michigan, at coordinates 44.70292, -83.52403, with the site address filed as "1650 N HUBBARD LAKE RD". Alcona County has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 66th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 29 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 1002872 on Dec 13, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1002872?
The FCC record lists Queen Bee's Knees, LLC of Madison, WI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0034228171. Across the registry it holds 8 structure registrations, including 8 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-AGL-9303-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1F, 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 1002872?
Its registered overall height above ground is 154 m (505 ft), and 464 m (1,523 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1002872?
The registered owner is Queen Bee's Knees, LLC, which holds 8 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1002872?
It is located near Barton City, Alcona County, Michigan at 1650 N HUBBARD LAKE RD (44.70292, -83.52403). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 1, 1980.
What type of structure is 1002872?
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 Alcona County, MI?
Alcona County has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them constructed — the 66th-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002872, weekly bulk file.
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 1002872, Barton City, Alcona County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/barton-city-1002872 (data as of October 13, 2026).