Guyed tower 1020197 — Backus, MN

Constructed

FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1020197 — guyed tower near Backus, Minnesota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.

Overall height

123 m

403 ft

Support structure

123 m

Top above sea level

541 m

Ground elevation

418 m

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≥ 150 m60–150 m30–60 m< 30 m

This entry + 6 nearby

Registration record

FCC record

Field	Value
Registration number (ASRN)	1020197
Unique system identifier	122323
Status	Constructed (C)
Structure type	Guyed tower (GTOWER)
Date constructed	May 6, 2014
Registration issued	Nov 21, 2025

Aviation safety

FAA & lighting

Field	Value
FAA study number	2025-AGL-9044-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

RURAL CELLULAR CORPORATION

Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0003715919

Holds 434 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →

Location

Address: 1680 40th Avenue NW (17437993)
City: Backus
State: Minnesota
ZIP: 56435
County FIPS: 27021
Coordinates: 46.86647, -94.49050

Within ~40 km

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is antenna structure 1020197?

Its registered overall height above ground is 123 m (403 ft), and 541 m (1,774 ft) above mean sea level.

Who owns tower 1020197?

The registered owner is RURAL CELLULAR CORPORATION, which holds 434 FCC antenna structure registrations.

Where is antenna structure 1020197?

It is located near Backus, Minnesota at 1680 40th Avenue NW (17437993) (46.86647, -94.49050). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 6, 2014.

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Dataset updated October 2026 . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1020197, weekly bulk file.