Tower 1029220 — Sparta, WI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1029220 — tower (type not specified) near Sparta, 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 1029220 is a 148 m (486 ft) tower near Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1975. It is registered to SPARTA TOMA BROADCASTING CO INC DBA = WKLJ AM.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1029220 |
| Unique system identifier | 129398 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1975 |
| Registration issued | Nov 12, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 79-GL-1174-OW |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 4, 13, 21 |
| 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
SPARTA TOMA BROADCASTING CO INC DBA = WKLJ AM
Sparta, WI
Location
- Address
- 6687 GARLAND AVE NW OF TOWN
- City
- Sparta
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 54656
- County
- Monroe County
- County FIPS
- 55081
- Coordinates
- 43.96833, -90.85972
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1029220 compared with others?
At 148 m, structure 1029220 is about 81% above the 82 m average across the 109 structures registered in Monroe County. It is about twice 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 twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 146 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 148 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 332 m, which puts the top of the structure 480 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1029220, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sparta in Monroe County, Wisconsin, at coordinates 43.96833, -90.85972, with the site address filed as "6687 GARLAND AVE NW OF TOWN". Monroe County has 109 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 85 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 Wilton, WI · 1044002, a guyed tower at 243 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 1029220 on Nov 12, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,949 in Wisconsin.
Who owns antenna structure 1029220?
The FCC record lists SPARTA TOMA BROADCASTING CO INC DBA = WKLJ AM of Sparta, WI as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 79-GL-1174-OW, 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 1, 3, 4, 13, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1029220?
Its registered overall height above ground is 148 m (486 ft), and 480 m (1,575 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1029220?
The registered owner is SPARTA TOMA BROADCASTING CO INC DBA = WKLJ AM.
Where is antenna structure 1029220?
It is located near Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin at 6687 GARLAND AVE NW OF TOWN (43.96833, -90.85972). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1975.
What type of structure is 1029220?
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 Monroe County, WI?
Monroe County has 109 FCC-registered antenna structures, 85 of them constructed — the 8th-largest count among 72 counties in Wisconsin.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1029220, 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 1029220, Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/sparta-1029220 (data as of October 13, 2026).