Tower 1042408 — Chamberlain, SD
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042408 — tower (type not specified) near Chamberlain, South Dakota. 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 1042408 is a 73 m (239 ft) tower near Chamberlain, Brule County, South Dakota. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1984, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jul 19, 2004. It is registered to Qwest Corporation, which holds 45 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042408 |
| Unique system identifier | 605605 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1984 |
| Registration issued | Jul 21, 2011 |
| Date dismantled | Jul 19, 2004 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 79-RM-82-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
Littleton, CO · FRN 0003746757
Holds 45 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2 MI NE
- City
- Chamberlain
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57325
- County
- Brule County
- County FIPS
- 46015
- Coordinates
- 43.83056, -99.30278
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Lattice tower · Constructed
- Hamill, SD · 1326999109 m
Lattice tower · Canceled
How tall is structure 1042408 compared with others?
At 73 m, structure 1042408 is about 18% above the 62 m average across the 13 structures registered in Brule County. It is about 13% below the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 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 67 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 73 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 520 m, which puts the top of the structure 592 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042408, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Chamberlain in Brule County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.83056, -99.30278, with the site address filed as "2 MI NE". Brule County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 35th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 9 of them are marked constructed. South Dakota as a whole has 1,289 registrations, the 42nd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Reliance, SD · 1049735, a tower at 404 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 1042408 on Jul 21, 2011. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 76 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1042408?
The FCC record lists Qwest Corporation of Littleton, CO as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003746757. Across the registry it holds 45 structure registrations, the 371st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 8 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (36 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 79-RM-82-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 1042408?
Its registered overall height above ground is 73 m (239 ft), and 592 m (1,944 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042408?
The registered owner is Qwest Corporation, which holds 45 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042408?
It is located near Chamberlain, Brule County, South Dakota at 2 MI NE (43.83056, -99.30278). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1984.
What type of structure is 1042408?
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 Brule County, SD?
Brule County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, 9 of them constructed — the 35th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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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 1042408, Chamberlain, Brule County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/chamberlain-1042408 (data as of October 13, 2026).