Guyed tower 1285002 — Marengo, WI
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285002 — guyed tower near Marengo, Wisconsin. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285002 is a 95 m (310 ft) guyed tower near Marengo, Ashland County, Wisconsin. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to Central States Tower II, LLC, which holds 27 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1285002 |
| Unique system identifier | 2684430 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Sep 5, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-AGL-1798-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 12, 4, 8 |
| 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
Wheaton, IL · FRN 0020371035
Holds 27 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 41675 Government Road (#6668)
- City
- Marengo
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 54846
- County
- Ashland County
- County FIPS
- 55003
- Coordinates
- 46.41914, -90.73853
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1285002 compared with others?
At 95 m, structure 1285002 is about 14% above the 83 m average across the 36 structures registered in Ashland County. It is about 29% above the Wisconsin average of 73 m across 5,115 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 11% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 95 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 225 m, which puts the top of the structure 319 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1285002, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Marengo in Ashland County, Wisconsin, at coordinates 46.41914, -90.73853, with the site address filed as "41675 Government Road (#6668)". Ashland County has 36 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 60th-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 24 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 Washburn, WI · 1215010, a guyed tower at 184 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 1285002 on Sep 5, 2012. 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 1285002?
The FCC record lists Central States Tower II, LLC of Wheaton, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020371035. Across the registry it holds 27 structure registrations, including 8 in Wisconsin. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (9 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-AGL-1798-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 12, 4, 8.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1285002?
Its registered overall height above ground is 95 m (310 ft), and 319 m (1,047 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1285002?
The registered owner is Central States Tower II, LLC, which holds 27 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1285002?
It is located near Marengo, Ashland County, Wisconsin at 41675 Government Road (#6668) (46.41914, -90.73853). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1285002?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Ashland County, WI?
Ashland County has 36 FCC-registered antenna structures, 24 of them constructed — the 60th-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 1285002, Marengo, Ashland County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/marengo-1285002 (data as of October 13, 2026).