Guyed tower 1281798 — Copper Harbor, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1281798 — guyed tower near Copper Harbor, Michigan. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1281798 is a 106 m (349 ft) guyed tower near Copper Harbor, Keweenaw County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 13, 2012. It is registered to SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1281798 |
| Unique system identifier | 2681226 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 13, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Nov 20, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AGL-9982-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0020176814
Holds 762 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 12396 US 41 (MI14000-B)
- City
- Copper Harbor
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49918
- County
- Keweenaw County
- County FIPS
- 26083
- Coordinates
- 47.42858, -87.97886
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1281798 compared with others?
At 106 m, structure 1281798 is roughly in line with the 115 m average across the 10 structures registered in Keweenaw County. It is about 43% above 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 105 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 106 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 343 m, which puts the top of the structure 449 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1281798, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Copper Harbor in Keweenaw County, Michigan, at coordinates 47.42858, -87.97886, with the site address filed as "12396 US 41 (MI14000-B)". Keweenaw County has 10 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 83rd-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 7 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 Copper Harbor, MI · 1221302, a guyed tower at 152 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 1281798 on Nov 20, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1281798?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers III LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020176814. Across the registry it holds 762 structure registrations, the 36th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 37 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (287 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-AGL-9982-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1281798?
Its registered overall height above ground is 106 m (349 ft), and 449 m (1,474 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1281798?
The registered owner is SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1281798?
It is located near Copper Harbor, Keweenaw County, Michigan at 12396 US 41 (MI14000-B) (47.42858, -87.97886). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 13, 2012.
What type of structure is 1281798?
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 Keweenaw County, MI?
Keweenaw County has 10 FCC-registered antenna structures, 7 of them constructed — the 83rd-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 1281798, Copper Harbor, Keweenaw County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/copper-harbor-1281798 (data as of October 13, 2026).