Guyed tower 1284697 — Ideal, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1284697 — guyed tower near Ideal, 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 1284697 is a 109 m (359 ft) guyed tower near Ideal, Tripp County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 6, 2012. It is registered to CommNet Cellular Inc., which holds 338 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1284697 |
| Unique system identifier | 2684125 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 6, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Nov 6, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-AGL-18608-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
- 30581 261st Street (994776)
- City
- Ideal
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57541
- County
- Tripp County
- County FIPS
- 46123
- Coordinates
- 43.61486, -100.04317
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1284697 compared with others?
At 109 m, structure 1284697 is roughly in line with the 100 m average across the 14 structures registered in Tripp County. It is about 30% above the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 107 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 109 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 593 m, which puts the top of the structure 703 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1284697, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ideal in Tripp County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.61486, -100.04317, with the site address filed as "30581 261st Street (994776)". Tripp County has 14 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 33rd-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 Reliance, SD · 1286616, a guyed tower at 313 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 1284697 on Nov 6, 2017. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1284697?
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 2017-AGL-18608-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1284697?
Its registered overall height above ground is 109 m (359 ft), and 703 m (2,305 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1284697?
The registered owner is CommNet Cellular Inc., which holds 338 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1284697?
It is located near Ideal, Tripp County, South Dakota at 30581 261st Street (994776) (43.61486, -100.04317). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 6, 2012.
What type of structure is 1284697?
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. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Tripp County, SD?
Tripp County has 14 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them constructed — the 33rd-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 1284697, Ideal, Tripp County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/ideal-1284697 (data as of October 13, 2026).