Tower 1000397 — Saint Joseph, MI
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1000397 — tower (type not specified) near Saint Joseph, 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 1000397 is a 82 m (268 ft) tower near Saint Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Apr 7, 1980, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Dec 6, 2010. It is registered to BERRIEN, COUNTY OF DBA = BERRIEN COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT, which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1000397 |
| Unique system identifier | 107090 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 7, 1980 |
| Registration issued | May 4, 2012 |
| Date dismantled | Dec 6, 2010 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 80-GL-178-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| 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
BERRIEN, COUNTY OF DBA = BERRIEN COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Saint Joseph, MI · FRN 0002737591
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 919 PORT ST
- City
- Saint Joseph
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49085
- County
- Berrien County
- County FIPS
- 26021
- Coordinates
- 42.11000, -86.47639
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1000397 compared with others?
At 82 m, structure 1000397 is about 15% above the 71 m average across the 145 structures registered in Berrien County. It is about 10% above 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 82 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 193 m, which puts the top of the structure 275 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1000397, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Saint Joseph in Berrien County, Michigan, at coordinates 42.11000, -86.47639, with the site address filed as "919 PORT ST". Berrien County has 145 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 105 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 Berrien Springs, MI · 1024034, a tower at 172 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1000397 on May 4, 2012. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 406 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1000397?
The FCC record lists BERRIEN, COUNTY OF DBA = BERRIEN COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT of Saint Joseph, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002737591. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 6 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 80-GL-178-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, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1000397?
Its registered overall height above ground is 82 m (268 ft), and 275 m (901 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1000397?
The registered owner is BERRIEN, COUNTY OF DBA = BERRIEN COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT, which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1000397?
It is located near Saint Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan at 919 PORT ST (42.11000, -86.47639). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Apr 7, 1980.
What type of structure is 1000397?
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 Berrien County, MI?
Berrien County has 145 FCC-registered antenna structures, 105 of them constructed — the 8th-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1000397, 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 1000397, Saint Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/saint-joseph-1000397 (data as of October 13, 2026).