Tower 1284681 — Hoven, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1284681 — tower (type not specified) near Hoven, 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 1284681 is a 94 m (309 ft) tower near Hoven, Potter County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 28, 2012. It is registered to CommNet Cellular Inc., which holds 338 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1284681 |
| Unique system identifier | 2684109 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Oct 19, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-AGL-1968-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0017329715
Holds 338 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 14880 US Highway 83
- City
- Hoven
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57442
- County
- Potter County
- County FIPS
- 46107
- Coordinates
- 45.23478, -100.05631
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1284681 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1284681 is about 10% above the 85 m average across the 17 structures registered in Potter County. It is about 12% above the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 23% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 640 m, which puts the top of the structure 735 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1284681, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Hoven in Potter County, South Dakota, at coordinates 45.23478, -100.05631, with the site address filed as "14880 US Highway 83". Potter County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 24th-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 Lowry, SD · 1049734, a tower at 252 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 1284681 on Oct 19, 2017. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1284681?
The FCC record lists CommNet Cellular Inc. of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0017329715. Across the registry it holds 338 structure registrations, the 74th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 133 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (104 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-AGL-1968-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1284681?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (309 ft), and 735 m (2,410 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1284681?
The registered owner is CommNet Cellular Inc., which holds 338 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1284681?
It is located near Hoven, Potter County, South Dakota at 14880 US Highway 83 (45.23478, -100.05631). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 28, 2012.
What type of structure is 1284681?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Potter County, SD?
Potter County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them constructed — the 24th-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 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1284681, Hoven, Potter County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/hoven-1284681 (data as of October 20, 2026).