Lattice tower 1285200 — Spencer, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285200 — lattice tower near Spencer, South Dakota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285200 is a 71 m (232 ft) lattice tower near Spencer, Hanson County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 22, 2013. It is registered to CommNet Cellular Inc., which holds 338 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1285200 |
| Unique system identifier | 2684628 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 22, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Oct 19, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-AGL-12841-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
- 42610 252nd Street
- City
- Spencer
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57311
- County
- Hanson County
- County FIPS
- 46061
- Coordinates
- 43.73164, -97.68589
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1285200 compared with others?
At 71 m, structure 1285200 is about 16% below the 84 m average across the 10 structures registered in Hanson County. It is about 16% below the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 69 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 71 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 424 m, which puts the top of the structure 495 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1285200, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Spencer in Hanson County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.73164, -97.68589, with the site address filed as "42610 252nd Street". Hanson County has 10 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 54th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 7 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 Salem, SD · 1042111, a structure at 477 m (dismantled).
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 1285200 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 1285200?
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 2013-AGL-12841-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 1285200?
Its registered overall height above ground is 71 m (232 ft), and 495 m (1,623 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1285200?
The registered owner is CommNet Cellular Inc., which holds 338 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1285200?
It is located near Spencer, Hanson County, South Dakota at 42610 252nd Street (43.73164, -97.68589). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 22, 2013.
What type of structure is 1285200?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Hanson County, SD?
Hanson County has 10 FCC-registered antenna structures, 7 of them constructed — the 54th-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 1285200, Spencer, Hanson County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/spencer-1285200 (data as of October 20, 2026).