Lattice tower 1006981 — Baker, MT
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006981 — lattice tower near Baker, Montana. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006981 is a 62 m (204 ft) lattice tower near Baker, Fallon County, Montana. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on Feb 10, 1997. It is registered to Gold Creek Cellular of Montana Limited Partnership, which holds 154 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1006981 |
| Unique system identifier | 98344 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 10, 1997 |
| Registration issued | Apr 14, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2026-ANM-1210-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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
Gold Creek Cellular of Montana Limited Partnership
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0001627702
Holds 154 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 6.9 MI SE
- City
- Baker
- State
- Montana
- ZIP
- 59313
- County
- Fallon County
- County FIPS
- 30025
- Coordinates
- 46.27089, -104.22525
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1006981 compared with others?
At 62 m, structure 1006981 is roughly in line with the 61 m average across the 19 structures registered in Fallon County. It is about 17% above the Montana average of 53 m across 1,459 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 14% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 55 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 62 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,046 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,109 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1006981, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Baker in Fallon County, Montana, at coordinates 46.27089, -104.22525, with the site address filed as "6.9 MI SE". Fallon County has 19 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 25th-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 14 of them are marked constructed. Montana as a whole has 1,459 registrations, the 39th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Plevna,, MT · 1026262, a guyed tower at 151 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1006981 on Apr 14, 2026. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 111 in Montana.
Who owns antenna structure 1006981?
The FCC record lists Gold Creek Cellular of Montana Limited Partnership of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001627702. Across the registry it holds 154 structure registrations, the 140th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 154 in Montana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (52 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2026-ANM-1210-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1006981?
Its registered overall height above ground is 62 m (204 ft), and 1,109 m (3,637 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1006981?
The registered owner is Gold Creek Cellular of Montana Limited Partnership, which holds 154 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1006981?
It is located near Baker, Fallon County, Montana at 6.9 MI SE (46.27089, -104.22525). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on Feb 10, 1997.
What type of structure is 1006981?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Fallon County, MT?
Fallon County has 19 FCC-registered antenna structures, 14 of them constructed — the 25th-largest count among 56 counties in Montana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006981, 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 1006981, Baker, Fallon County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/baker-1006981 (data as of October 13, 2026).