Tower 1049735 — Reliance, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049735 — tower (type not specified) near Reliance, 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 1049735 is a 404 m (1,326 ft) tower near Reliance, Lyman County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 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) | 1049735 |
| Unique system identifier | 611430 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 1, 1970 |
| Registration issued | Nov 27, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-AGL-0633-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 9, 18, 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
Vermillion, SD · FRN 0002404358
Holds 47 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 7 MI N OF RELIANCE ON MEDICINE BUTTE
- City
- Reliance
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57548
- County
- Lyman County
- County FIPS
- 46085
- Coordinates
- 43.96806, -99.59472
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1049735 compared with others?
At 404 m, structure 1049735 is about 3.4 times the 120 m average across the 27 structures registered in Lyman County. It is about 4.8 times 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 5.3 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 366 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 404 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 628 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,032 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1049735, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Reliance in Lyman County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.96806, -99.59472, with the site address filed as "7 MI N OF RELIANCE ON MEDICINE BUTTE". Lyman County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 13th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 21 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 1049735 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 1049735?
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 98-AGL-0633-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, 9, 18, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1049735?
Its registered overall height above ground is 404 m (1,326 ft), and 1,032 m (3,385 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1049735?
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 1049735?
It is located near Reliance, Lyman County, South Dakota at 7 MI N OF RELIANCE ON MEDICINE BUTTE (43.96806, -99.59472). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 1, 1970.
What type of structure is 1049735?
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 Lyman County, SD?
Lyman County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 21 of them constructed — the 13th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049735, 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 1049735, Reliance, Lyman County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/reliance-1049735 (data as of October 20, 2026).