Tower 1204400 — Astico, WI
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1204400 — tower (type not specified) near Astico, Wisconsin. 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 1204400 is a 520 m (1,706 ft) tower near Astico, Dodge County, Wisconsin. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to Pappas telecasting Companys.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1204400 |
| Unique system identifier | 2601228 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Oct 12, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 86-AGL-954-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | B, F, H |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style B (4) |
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
Pappas telecasting Companys
Visalia, CA · FRN 0006159370
Location
- Address
- North of Ghost Hill Rd.
- City
- Astico
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 53916
- County
- Dodge County
- County FIPS
- 55027
- Coordinates
- 43.36222, -88.89594
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
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How tall is structure 1204400 compared with others?
At 520 m, structure 1204400 is about 5.9 times the 88 m average across the 78 structures registered in Dodge County. It is about 7.1 times the Wisconsin average of 73 m across 5,115 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 6.8 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 501 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 520 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 257 m, which puts the top of the structure 777 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1204400, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Astico in Dodge County, Wisconsin, at coordinates 43.36222, -88.89594, with the site address filed as "North of Ghost Hill Rd.". Dodge County has 78 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 26th-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 62 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 Deerfield, WI · 1036802, a guyed tower at 163 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1204400 on Oct 12, 1999. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 418 in Wisconsin.
Who owns antenna structure 1204400?
The FCC record lists Pappas telecasting Companys of Visalia, CA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006159370.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 86-AGL-954-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 4, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style B". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters B, F, H.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1204400?
Its registered overall height above ground is 520 m (1,706 ft), and 777 m (2,549 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1204400?
The registered owner is Pappas telecasting Companys.
Where is antenna structure 1204400?
It is located near Astico, Dodge County, Wisconsin at North of Ghost Hill Rd. (43.36222, -88.89594). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1204400?
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 Dodge County, WI?
Dodge County has 78 FCC-registered antenna structures, 62 of them constructed — the 26th-largest count among 72 counties in Wisconsin.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1204400, 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 1204400, Astico, Dodge County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/astico-1204400 (data as of October 13, 2026).