Tower 1202606 — Medford, WI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1202606 — tower (type not specified) near Medford, 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 1202606 is a 52 m (171 ft) tower near Medford, Taylor County, Wisconsin. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 20, 1976. It is registered to James Peterson Sons, Inc.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1202606 |
| Unique system identifier | 2599354 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 20, 1976 |
| Registration issued | Sep 10, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 77-GL-300-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
James Peterson Sons, Inc.
Medford, WI · FRN 0004149670
Location
- Address
- N2251 Gibson Dr (Hwy 13 1 1/2 mi W 1/2 mi S)
- City
- Medford
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 54451
- County
- Taylor County
- County FIPS
- 55119
- Coordinates
- 45.11556, -90.35583
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1202606 compared with others?
At 52 m, structure 1202606 is about 41% below the 88 m average across the 43 structures registered in Taylor County. It is about 29% below 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 32% below that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 439 m, which puts the top of the structure 491 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1202606, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Medford in Taylor County, Wisconsin, at coordinates 45.11556, -90.35583, with the site address filed as "N2251 Gibson Dr (Hwy 13 1 1/2 mi W 1/2 mi S)". Taylor County has 43 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 50th-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 31 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 Brighton Township, WI · 1035076, a tower at 152 m (constructed).
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 1202606 on Sep 10, 1999. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,949 in Wisconsin.
Who owns antenna structure 1202606?
The FCC record lists James Peterson Sons, Inc. of Medford, WI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004149670.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 77-GL-300-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1202606?
Its registered overall height above ground is 52 m (171 ft), and 491 m (1,611 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1202606?
The registered owner is James Peterson Sons, Inc..
Where is antenna structure 1202606?
It is located near Medford, Taylor County, Wisconsin at N2251 Gibson Dr (Hwy 13 1 1/2 mi W 1/2 mi S) (45.11556, -90.35583). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 20, 1976.
What type of structure is 1202606?
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 Taylor County, WI?
Taylor County has 43 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 50th-largest count among 72 counties in Wisconsin.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1202606, 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 1202606, Medford, Taylor County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/medford-1202606 (data as of October 13, 2026).