Tower 1042753 — Wausau, WI
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042753 — tower (type not specified) near Wausau, 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 1042753 is a 27 m (90 ft) tower near Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1992, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Oct 10, 2007. It is registered to Norlight Telecommunications, Inc., which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042753 |
| Unique system identifier | 605889 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1992 |
| Registration issued | Dec 19, 2008 |
| Date dismantled | Oct 10, 2007 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 92-AGL-1768-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
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.
Brookfield, WI · FRN 0002704682
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TOP OF RIB MOUNTAIN
- City
- Wausau
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 54401
- County
- Marathon County
- County FIPS
- 55073
- Coordinates
- 44.92083, -89.69167
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Hewitt, WI · 1036068309 m
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
- Wausau, WI · 1066073198 m
Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1042753 compared with others?
At 27 m, structure 1042753 is about 37% of the 75 m average across the 160 structures registered in Marathon County. It is about 37% of the Wisconsin average of 73 m across 5,115 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 36% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 5 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 27 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 578 m, which puts the top of the structure 605 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042753, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wausau in Marathon County, Wisconsin, at coordinates 44.92083, -89.69167, with the site address filed as "TOP OF RIB MOUNTAIN". Marathon County has 160 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 123 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1042753 on Dec 19, 2008. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 259 in Wisconsin.
Who owns antenna structure 1042753?
The FCC record lists Norlight Telecommunications, Inc. of Brookfield, WI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002704682. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 3 in Wisconsin. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 92-AGL-1768-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 1042753?
Its registered overall height above ground is 27 m (90 ft), and 605 m (1,985 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042753?
The registered owner is Norlight Telecommunications, Inc., which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042753?
It is located near Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin at TOP OF RIB MOUNTAIN (44.92083, -89.69167). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1992.
What type of structure is 1042753?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Marathon County, WI?
Marathon County has 160 FCC-registered antenna structures, 123 of them constructed — the 4th-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 1042753, Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/wausau-1042753 (data as of October 20, 2026).