Tower 1206540 — Caro, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1206540 — tower (type not specified) near Caro, 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 1206540 is a 56 m (184 ft) tower near Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 1, 1999. It is registered to DTE Energy Company, which holds 28 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1206540 |
| Unique system identifier | 2603408 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 1, 1999 |
| Registration issued | Mar 22, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 89-AGL-2268-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
Detroit, MI · FRN 0002771178
Holds 28 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1120 Luder Road
- City
- Caro
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48723
- County
- Tuscola County
- County FIPS
- 26157
- Coordinates
- 43.49889, -83.39667
Within ~40 km
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- Clio, MI · 1010544403 m
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How tall is structure 1206540 compared with others?
At 56 m, structure 1206540 is about half of the 106 m average across the 45 structures registered in Tuscola County. It is about 25% below 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 27% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 50 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 56 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 237 m, which puts the top of the structure 293 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1206540, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Caro in Tuscola County, Michigan, at coordinates 43.49889, -83.39667, with the site address filed as "1120 Luder Road". Tuscola County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 59th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 32 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 Clio, MI · 1010544, a tower at 403 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 1206540 on Mar 22, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1206540?
The FCC record lists DTE Energy Company of Detroit, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002771178. Across the registry it holds 28 structure registrations, including 28 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (14 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 89-AGL-2268-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 1206540?
Its registered overall height above ground is 56 m (184 ft), and 293 m (960 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1206540?
The registered owner is DTE Energy Company, which holds 28 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1206540?
It is located near Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan at 1120 Luder Road (43.49889, -83.39667). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 1, 1999.
What type of structure is 1206540?
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 Tuscola County, MI?
Tuscola County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, 32 of them constructed — the 59th-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 1206540, Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/caro-1206540 (data as of October 13, 2026).