Tower 1002176 — Big Arm, MT
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002176 — tower (type not specified) near Big Arm, Montana. 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 1002176 is a 152 m (498 ft) tower near Big Arm, Lake County, Montana. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Dec 1, 1990. It is registered to WWC HOLDING CO INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1002176 |
| Unique system identifier | 97378 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 1, 1990 |
| Registration issued | Oct 11, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 80-ARM-263-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 4, 13, 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
WWC HOLDING CO INC
Issaquah, WA
Location
- Address
- NW 1/4 S-10 T23N R21W
- City
- Big Arm
- State
- Montana
- ZIP
- 59910
- County
- Lake County
- County FIPS
- 30047
- Coordinates
- 47.77361, -114.26861
Within ~40 km
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Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) · Constructed
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How tall is structure 1002176 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1002176 is about 3.0 times the 51 m average across the 34 structures registered in Lake County. It is about 2.9 times the Montana average of 53 m across 1,459 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 about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 149 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,578 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,729 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1002176, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Big Arm in Lake County, Montana, at coordinates 47.77361, -114.26861, with the site address filed as "NW 1/4 S-10 T23N R21W". Lake County has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 11th-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 24 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 Polson, MT · 1002192, a 2-tower array at 169 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1002176 on Oct 11, 1996. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 89 in Montana.
Who owns antenna structure 1002176?
The FCC record lists WWC HOLDING CO INC of Issaquah, WA as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 80-ARM-263-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, 4, 13, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1002176?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (498 ft), and 1,729 m (5,674 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1002176?
The registered owner is WWC HOLDING CO INC.
Where is antenna structure 1002176?
It is located near Big Arm, Lake County, Montana at NW 1/4 S-10 T23N R21W (47.77361, -114.26861). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Dec 1, 1990.
What type of structure is 1002176?
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 Lake County, MT?
Lake County has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, 24 of them constructed — the 11th-largest count among 56 counties in Montana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002176, 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 1002176, Big Arm, Lake County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/big-arm-1002176 (data as of October 13, 2026).