Guyed tower 1066073 — Wausau, WI
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1066073 — guyed tower near Wausau, Wisconsin. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1066073 is a 198 m (649 ft) guyed tower near Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on Nov 6, 2000. It is registered to RIB MOUNTAIN COMMUNICATIONS JV.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1066073 |
| Unique system identifier | 625397 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 6, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Feb 6, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-AGL-17199-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
RIB MOUNTAIN COMMUNICATIONS JV
Madison, WI · FRN 0006148720
Location
- Address
- 4500 PARK RD
- City
- Wausau
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 54401
- County
- Marathon County
- County FIPS
- 55073
- Coordinates
- 44.92061, -89.69131
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1066073 compared with others?
At 198 m, structure 1066073 is about 2.7 times the 75 m average across the 160 structures registered in Marathon County. It is about 2.7 times the Wisconsin average of 73 m across 5,115 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 86% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 166 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 198 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 579 m, which puts the top of the structure 777 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1066073, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wausau in Marathon County, Wisconsin, at coordinates 44.92061, -89.69131, with the site address filed as "4500 PARK RD". 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 "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1066073 on Feb 6, 2026. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 418 in Wisconsin.
Who owns antenna structure 1066073?
The FCC record lists RIB MOUNTAIN COMMUNICATIONS JV of Madison, WI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006148720.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2016-AGL-17199-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1066073?
Its registered overall height above ground is 198 m (649 ft), and 777 m (2,549 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1066073?
The registered owner is RIB MOUNTAIN COMMUNICATIONS JV.
Where is antenna structure 1066073?
It is located near Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin at 4500 PARK RD (44.92061, -89.69131). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on Nov 6, 2000.
What type of structure is 1066073?
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. 20,277 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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1066073, Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/wausau-1066073 (data as of October 13, 2026).