Tower 1201656 — Battle Creek, MI
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1201656 — 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 1201656 is a 30 m (98 ft) tower near Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to City of Battle Creek, MI, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1201656 |
| Unique system identifier | 2098699 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Aug 20, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 69-CHI-105-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 2 |
| 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
Battle Creek, MI · FRN 0002733640
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 120 W Rittenhouse
- City
- Battle Creek
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49015
- County
- Calhoun County
- County FIPS
- 26025
- Coordinates
- 42.31472, -85.19528
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1201656 compared with others?
At 30 m, structure 1201656 is about 42% of the 71 m average across the 122 structures registered in Calhoun County. It is about 40% of the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 39% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 23 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 30 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 244 m, which puts the top of the structure 274 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1201656, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Battle Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan, at coordinates 42.31472, -85.19528, with the site address filed as "120 W Rittenhouse". 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 6,220 registrations, the 8th-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 "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 1201656 on Aug 20, 1999. 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 1201656?
The FCC record lists City of Battle Creek, MI of Battle Creek, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002733640. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 69-CHI-105-OE, 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 1, 2.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1201656?
Its registered overall height above ground is 30 m (98 ft), and 274 m (899 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1201656?
The registered owner is City of Battle Creek, MI, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1201656?
It is located near Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan at 120 W Rittenhouse (42.31472, -85.19528). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1201656?
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. 75,247 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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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 1201656, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/battle-creek-1201656 (data as of October 13, 2026).