Tower 1042197 — Gregory, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042197 — tower (type not specified) near Gregory, 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 1042197 is a 184 m (603 ft) tower near Gregory, Gregory County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1974. It is registered to VCY AMERICA INC, which holds 25 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042197 |
| Unique system identifier | 605425 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1974 |
| Registration issued | Mar 30, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 74-RM-548-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 5, 14, 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
Milwaukee, WI · FRN 0002718062
Holds 25 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 7.1 MI S
- City
- Gregory
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57533
- County
- Gregory County
- County FIPS
- 46053
- Coordinates
- 43.12806, -99.43389
Within ~40 km
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- Colome, SD · 1286257109 m
Guyed tower · Constructed
- Colome, SD · 1293227107 m
Lattice tower · Constructed
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How tall is structure 1042197 compared with others?
At 184 m, structure 1042197 is about twice the 95 m average across the 13 structures registered in Gregory County. It is about twice 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 about 2.4 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 183 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 184 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 695 m, which puts the top of the structure 878 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042197, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gregory in Gregory County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.12806, -99.43389, with the site address filed as "7.1 MI S". Gregory County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 38th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 11 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 Gregory, SD · 1283831, a tower at 149 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 1042197 on Mar 30, 1998. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1042197?
The FCC record lists VCY AMERICA INC of Milwaukee, WI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002718062. Across the registry it holds 25 structure registrations, including 2 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (16 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 74-RM-548-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, 5, 14, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1042197?
Its registered overall height above ground is 184 m (603 ft), and 878 m (2,882 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042197?
The registered owner is VCY AMERICA INC, which holds 25 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042197?
It is located near Gregory, Gregory County, South Dakota at 7.1 MI S (43.12806, -99.43389). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1974.
What type of structure is 1042197?
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 Gregory County, SD?
Gregory County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them constructed — the 38th-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 1042197, Gregory, Gregory County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/gregory-1042197 (data as of October 13, 2026).