Lattice tower 1297203 — Arbor Vitae, WI
CanceledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297203 — lattice tower near Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297203 is a 70 m (229 ft) lattice tower near Arbor Vitae, Vilas County, Wisconsin. Its registration status is canceled. It is registered to SBA Towers VI, LLC, which holds 239 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1297203 |
| Unique system identifier | 2696722 |
| Status | Canceled (A) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Jan 22, 2018 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-AGL-645-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0023878382
Holds 239 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2742 N. Hwy 51 (WI16093-B)
- City
- Arbor Vitae
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 54568
- County
- Vilas County
- County FIPS
- 55125
- Coordinates
- 45.97842, -89.69814
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1297203 compared with others?
At 70 m, structure 1297203 is roughly in line with the 72 m average across the 68 structures registered in Vilas County. It is roughly in line with the Wisconsin average of 73 m across 5,115 registrations. Among the 35,886 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 70 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 509 m, which puts the top of the structure 579 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1297203, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Arbor Vitae in Vilas County, Wisconsin, at coordinates 45.97842, -89.69814, with the site address filed as "2742 N. Hwy 51 (WI16093-B)". Vilas County has 68 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 32nd-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 49 of them are marked constructed. Wisconsin as a whole has 5,115 registrations, the 13th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Gogebic, MI · 1217026, a lattice tower at 152 m (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 1297203 on Jan 22, 2018. Nationally, 15,896 of the 197,770 registrations (8%) carry the canceled status, including 356 in Wisconsin.
Who owns antenna structure 1297203?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers VI, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0023878382. Across the registry it holds 239 structure registrations, the 96th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (88 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2017-AGL-645-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 1297203?
Its registered overall height above ground is 70 m (229 ft), and 579 m (1,900 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1297203?
The registered owner is SBA Towers VI, LLC, which holds 239 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1297203?
It is located near Arbor Vitae, Vilas County, Wisconsin at 2742 N. Hwy 51 (WI16093-B) (45.97842, -89.69814). Its status is canceled.
What type of structure is 1297203?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Vilas County, WI?
Vilas County has 68 FCC-registered antenna structures, 49 of them constructed — the 32nd-largest count among 72 counties in Wisconsin.
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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 1297203, Arbor Vitae, Vilas County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/arbor-vitae-1297203 (data as of October 13, 2026).