Guyed tower 1049727 — De Smet, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049727 — guyed tower near De Smet, South Dakota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049727 is a 91 m (300 ft) guyed tower near De Smet, Kingsbury County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 9, 2018. It is registered to SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DBA ,SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK, which holds 47 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1049727 |
| Unique system identifier | 611422 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Registration issued | Nov 27, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-AGL-17542-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Vermillion, SD · FRN 0002404358
Holds 47 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- NW/4, NW/4, Section 23, T112N, R57W, 5th PM
- City
- De Smet
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57231
- County
- Kingsbury County
- County FIPS
- 46077
- Coordinates
- 44.49728, -97.65211
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1049727 compared with others?
At 91 m, structure 1049727 is roughly in line with the 96 m average across the 16 structures registered in Kingsbury County. It is roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 14% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 90 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 91 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 552 m, which puts the top of the structure 644 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1049727, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near De Smet in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.49728, -97.65211, with the site address filed as "NW/4, NW/4, Section 23, T112N, R57W, 5th PM". Kingsbury County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 27th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 13 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 Willow Lake, SD · 1041658, a guyed tower at 150 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 1049727 on Nov 27, 2024. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1049727?
The FCC record lists SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DBA ,SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK of Vermillion, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002404358. Across the registry it holds 47 structure registrations, the 363rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 47 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (31 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-AGL-17542-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1049727?
Its registered overall height above ground is 91 m (300 ft), and 644 m (2,112 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1049727?
The registered owner is SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DBA ,SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK, which holds 47 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1049727?
It is located near De Smet, Kingsbury County, South Dakota at NW/4, NW/4, Section 23, T112N, R57W, 5th PM (44.49728, -97.65211). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 9, 2018.
What type of structure is 1049727?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Kingsbury County, SD?
Kingsbury County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 13 of them constructed — the 27th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049727, 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 1049727, De Smet, Kingsbury County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/de-smet-1049727 (data as of October 20, 2026).