Tower 1256388 — Merrill, WI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256388 — tower (type not specified) near Merrill, 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 1256388 is a 49 m (160 ft) tower near Merrill, Lincoln County, Wisconsin. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 17, 2007. It is registered to LINCOLN COUNTY, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1256388 |
| Unique system identifier | 2655553 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 17, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Dec 6, 2006 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2006-AGL-6734-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
Merrill, WI · FRN 0002683084
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1104 EAST FIRST STREET
- City
- Merrill
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 54452
- County
- Lincoln County
- County FIPS
- 55069
- Coordinates
- 45.18181, -89.68483
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1256388 compared with others?
At 49 m, structure 1256388 is about 40% below the 81 m average across the 42 structures registered in Lincoln County. It is about 33% 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 36% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 43 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 49 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 390 m, which puts the top of the structure 439 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1256388, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Merrill in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, at coordinates 45.18181, -89.68483, with the site address filed as "1104 EAST FIRST STREET". Lincoln County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 52nd-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 32 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 Hewitt, WI · 1036068, a guyed tower at 309 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 1256388 on Dec 6, 2006. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,949 in Wisconsin.
Who owns antenna structure 1256388?
The FCC record lists LINCOLN COUNTY of Merrill, WI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002683084. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Wisconsin. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2006-AGL-6734-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 1256388?
Its registered overall height above ground is 49 m (160 ft), and 439 m (1,440 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1256388?
The registered owner is LINCOLN COUNTY, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1256388?
It is located near Merrill, Lincoln County, Wisconsin at 1104 EAST FIRST STREET (45.18181, -89.68483). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 17, 2007.
What type of structure is 1256388?
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 Lincoln County, WI?
Lincoln County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, 32 of them constructed — the 52nd-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 1256388, Merrill, Lincoln County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/merrill-1256388 (data as of October 13, 2026).