Tower 1000177 — Decatur, TN
CanceledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1000177 — tower (type not specified) near Decatur, Tennessee. 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 1000177 is a 126 m (413 ft) tower near Decatur, Meigs County, Tennessee. Its registration status is canceled. It is registered to GTE MOBILNET OF TENNESSEE INCORPORATED.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1000177 |
| Unique system identifier | 97008 |
| Status | Canceled (A) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Aug 23, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-ASO-2971-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 5, 6, 8, 13 |
| 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
GTE MOBILNET OF TENNESSEE INCORPORATED
Atlanta, GA
Location
- Address
- DECATUR RIDGE & HWY 30
- City
- Decatur
- State
- Tennessee
- ZIP
- 37322
- County
- Meigs County
- County FIPS
- 47121
- Coordinates
- 35.51750, -84.77861
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1000177 compared with others?
At 126 m, structure 1000177 is about 66% above the 76 m average across the 16 structures registered in Meigs County. It is about 70% above the Tennessee average of 74 m across 4,893 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 65% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 126 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 330 m, which puts the top of the structure 456 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1000177, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Decatur in Meigs County, Tennessee, at coordinates 35.51750, -84.77861, with the site address filed as "DECATUR RIDGE & HWY 30". Meigs County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 83rd-largest count among the 95 Tennessee counties with registrations, and 11 of them are marked constructed. Tennessee as a whole has 4,893 registrations, the 17th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Benton Station, TN · 1282891, a tower at 194 m (granted (not yet constructed)).
What does the status "Canceled" mean?
Canceled means the registration is no longer active in the FCC registry; the record is kept here as part of the registry's history. The FCC issued registration 1000177 on Aug 23, 1996. Nationally, 15,896 of the 197,770 registrations (8%) carry the canceled status, including 376 in Tennessee.
Who owns antenna structure 1000177?
The FCC record lists GTE MOBILNET OF TENNESSEE INCORPORATED of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-ASO-2971-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 5, 6, 8, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1000177?
Its registered overall height above ground is 126 m (413 ft), and 456 m (1,497 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1000177?
The registered owner is GTE MOBILNET OF TENNESSEE INCORPORATED.
Where is antenna structure 1000177?
It is located near Decatur, Meigs County, Tennessee at DECATUR RIDGE & HWY 30 (35.51750, -84.77861). Its status is canceled.
What type of structure is 1000177?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Meigs County, TN?
Meigs County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them constructed — the 83rd-largest count among 95 counties in Tennessee.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1000177, weekly bulk file.
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 1000177, Decatur, Meigs County, Tennessee”, https://towercensus.com/towers/tennessee/decatur-1000177 (data as of October 13, 2026).