Tower 1059603 — Battle Creek, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1059603 — tower (type not specified) near Battle Creek, Michigan. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1059603 is a 52 m (171 ft) tower near Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 15, 1996. It is registered to RADIO COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1059603 |
| Unique system identifier | 619704 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 15, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Jan 25, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 95-AGL-3678-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS INC
Battle Creek, MI
Location
- Address
- 176 MEACHEM AVE
- City
- Battle Creek
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49015
- County
- Calhoun County
- County FIPS
- 26025
- Coordinates
- 42.31222, -85.20056
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1059603 compared with others?
At 52 m, structure 1059603 is about 26% below the 71 m average across the 122 structures registered in Calhoun County. It is about 30% below the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,225 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 32% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 46 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 52 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 277 m, which puts the top of the structure 329 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1059603, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Battle Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan, at coordinates 42.31222, -85.20056, with the site address filed as "176 MEACHEM AVE". Calhoun County has 122 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 13th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 86 of them are marked constructed. Michigan as a whole has 6,225 registrations, the 7th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Wayland, MI · 1000688, a guyed tower at 344 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 1059603 on Jan 25, 1999. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,537 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1059603?
The FCC record lists RADIO COMMUNICATIONS INC of Battle Creek, MI as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 95-AGL-3678-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1059603?
Its registered overall height above ground is 52 m (171 ft), and 329 m (1,079 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1059603?
The registered owner is RADIO COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Where is antenna structure 1059603?
It is located near Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan at 176 MEACHEM AVE (42.31222, -85.20056). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 15, 1996.
What type of structure is 1059603?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Calhoun County, MI?
Calhoun County has 122 FCC-registered antenna structures, 86 of them constructed — the 13th-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1059603, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1059603, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/battle-creek-1059603 (data as of October 20, 2026).