Tower 1061002 — Detroit Lakes, MN
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1061002 — tower (type not specified) near Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. 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 1061002 is a 85 m (278 ft) tower near Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Mar 1, 1973, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Dec 31, 1999. It is registered to TEKSTAR CABLEVISION INC DBA = ARVIG COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1061002 |
| Unique system identifier | 620942 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 1, 1973 |
| Registration issued | Nov 16, 2012 |
| Date dismantled | Dec 31, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 73-GL-96-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
TEKSTAR CABLEVISION INC DBA = ARVIG COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Perham, MN · FRN 0002635142
Location
- Address
- SE COR OF SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 SEC 15 LOCATED IN CTR OF TRACK OF LAND 500' W AND 500
- City
- Detroit Lakes
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56501
- County
- Becker County
- County FIPS
- 27005
- Coordinates
- 46.84806, -95.84806
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1061002 compared with others?
At 85 m, structure 1061002 is roughly in line with the 83 m average across the 43 structures registered in Becker County. It is roughly in line with the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,995 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 11% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 83 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 85 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 419 m, which puts the top of the structure 503 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1061002, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Detroit Lakes in Becker County, Minnesota, at coordinates 46.84806, -95.84806, with the site address filed as "SE COR OF SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 SEC 15 LOCATED IN CTR OF TRACK OF LAND 500' W AND 500". Becker County has 43 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 30th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 30 of them are marked constructed. Minnesota as a whole has 3,995 registrations, the 21st-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Tansem, MN · 1049364, a guyed tower at 336 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 1061002 on Nov 16, 2012. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 247 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1061002?
The FCC record lists TEKSTAR CABLEVISION INC DBA = ARVIG COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS of Perham, MN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002635142.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 73-GL-96-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 1061002?
Its registered overall height above ground is 85 m (278 ft), and 503 m (1,652 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1061002?
The registered owner is TEKSTAR CABLEVISION INC DBA = ARVIG COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS.
Where is antenna structure 1061002?
It is located near Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota at SE COR OF SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 SEC 15 LOCATED IN CTR OF TRACK OF LAND 500' W AND 500 (46.84806, -95.84806). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Mar 1, 1973.
What type of structure is 1061002?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Becker County, MN?
Becker County has 43 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them constructed — the 30th-largest count among 87 counties in Minnesota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1061002, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1061002, Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/detroit-lakes-1061002 (data as of October 20, 2026).