Tower 1006985 — Circle, MT
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006985 — tower (type not specified) near Circle, 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 1006985 is a 79 m (259 ft) tower near Circle, Dawson County, Montana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1974. It is registered to VB ACQUISITIONS LLC, which holds 21 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1006985 |
| Unique system identifier | 112025 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1974 |
| Registration issued | Mar 17, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 85-ARM-0679-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1F |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0036494060
Holds 21 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 19.3 KM SE
- City
- Circle
- State
- Montana
- ZIP
- 59339
- County
- Dawson County
- County FIPS
- 30021
- Coordinates
- 47.27694, -105.39056
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Building with tower · Constructed
Monopole · Canceled
Pole · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
How tall is structure 1006985 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1006985 is roughly in line with the 82 m average across the 28 structures registered in Dawson County. It is about 48% above 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 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 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,055 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,134 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1006985, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Circle in Dawson County, Montana, at coordinates 47.27694, -105.39056, with the site address filed as "19.3 KM SE". Dawson County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 16th-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 23 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 Richey, MT · 1304214, a guyed tower at 93 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1006985 on Mar 17, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,057 in Montana.
Who owns antenna structure 1006985?
The FCC record lists VB ACQUISITIONS LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0036494060. Across the registry it holds 21 structure registrations, including 3 in Montana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (9 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 85-ARM-0679-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1F, 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 3, 4, 5, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1006985?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (259 ft), and 1,134 m (3,720 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1006985?
The registered owner is VB ACQUISITIONS LLC, which holds 21 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1006985?
It is located near Circle, Dawson County, Montana at 19.3 KM SE (47.27694, -105.39056). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1974.
What type of structure is 1006985?
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 Dawson County, MT?
Dawson County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them constructed — the 16th-largest count among 56 counties in Montana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006985, 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 1006985, Circle, Dawson County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/circle-1006985 (data as of October 13, 2026).