Guyed tower 1045235 — Montrose, WI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1045235 — guyed tower near Montrose, Wisconsin. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1045235 is a 123 m (403 ft) guyed tower near Montrose, Dane County, Wisconsin. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 19, 2001. It is registered to UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BOARD OF REGENTS DBA WSUM RADIO, which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1045235 |
| Unique system identifier | 104840 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 19, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Sep 12, 2018 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-AGL-1880-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BOARD OF REGENTS DBA WSUM RADIO
Madison, WI · FRN 0004969952
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 0.3 KM SE OF INT OF OBSERVATORY RD AND COUNTY TRUNK A
- City
- Montrose
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 53508
- County
- Dane County
- County FIPS
- 55025
- Coordinates
- 42.90453, -89.55592
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1045235 compared with others?
At 123 m, structure 1045235 is about twice the 60 m average across the 242 structures registered in Dane County. It is about 68% above the Wisconsin average of 73 m across 5,115 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 15% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 286 m, which puts the top of the structure 409 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1045235, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Montrose in Dane County, Wisconsin, at coordinates 42.90453, -89.55592, with the site address filed as "0.3 KM SE OF INT OF OBSERVATORY RD AND COUNTY TRUNK A". Dane County has 242 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 181 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 Verona, WI · 1033919, a guyed tower at 434 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 1045235 on Sep 12, 2018. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,946 in Wisconsin.
Who owns antenna structure 1045235?
The FCC record lists UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BOARD OF REGENTS DBA WSUM RADIO of Madison, WI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004969952. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 6 in Wisconsin. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-AGL-1880-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1045235?
Its registered overall height above ground is 123 m (403 ft), and 409 m (1,342 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1045235?
The registered owner is UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BOARD OF REGENTS DBA WSUM RADIO, which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1045235?
It is located near Montrose, Dane County, Wisconsin at 0.3 KM SE OF INT OF OBSERVATORY RD AND COUNTY TRUNK A (42.90453, -89.55592). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 19, 2001.
What type of structure is 1045235?
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. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Dane County, WI?
Dane County has 242 FCC-registered antenna structures, 181 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 72 counties in Wisconsin.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1045235, Montrose, Dane County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/montrose-1045235 (data as of October 20, 2026).