Guyed tower 1049730 — Kimball, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049730 — guyed tower near Kimball, 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 1049730 is a 61 m (200 ft) guyed tower near Kimball, Brule County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 1, 1970. 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) | 1049730 |
| Unique system identifier | 611425 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 1, 1970 |
| Registration issued | Nov 27, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-AGL-3347-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
Vermillion, SD · FRN 0002404358
Holds 47 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3 MI S
- City
- Kimball
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57355
- County
- Brule County
- County FIPS
- 46015
- Coordinates
- 43.69167, -98.95278
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1049730 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1049730 is roughly in line with the 62 m average across the 13 structures registered in Brule County. It is about 27% below 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 43% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 60 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 520 m, which puts the top of the structure 581 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1049730, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Kimball in Brule County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.69167, -98.95278, with the site address filed as "3 MI S". 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 White Lake, SD · 1050673, a tower at 127 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 1049730 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 1049730?
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 2014-AGL-3347-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 1049730?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (200 ft), and 581 m (1,905 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1049730?
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 1049730?
It is located near Kimball, Brule County, South Dakota at 3 MI S (43.69167, -98.95278). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 1, 1970.
What type of structure is 1049730?
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 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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049730, 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 1049730, Kimball, Brule County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/kimball-1049730 (data as of October 20, 2026).