3-tower array 1042078 — Idaho Falls, ID
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042078 — antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) near Idaho Falls, Idaho.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042078 is a 78 m (257 ft) 3-tower array near Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 1, 1957. It is registered to RAY GROTH OIL CO DBA = KUDI RADIO.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042078 |
| Unique system identifier | 605337 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) (3TA1) |
| Date constructed | Aug 1, 1957 |
| Registration issued | Mar 26, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | — |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 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
RAY GROTH OIL CO DBA = KUDI RADIO
Idaho Falls, ID
Location
- Address
- TWR 1 - 2.5 MI NE OF CITY CENTER
- City
- Idaho Falls
- State
- Idaho
- ZIP
- 83401
- County
- Bonneville County
- County FIPS
- 16019
- Coordinates
- 43.52306, -112.00972
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1042078 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1042078 is about 46% above the 53 m average across the 77 structures registered in Bonneville County. It is about 66% above the Idaho average of 47 m across 1,367 registrations. Among the 379 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (3TA1), the average overall height is 87 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 72 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,448 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,526 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042078, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Idaho Falls in Bonneville County, Idaho, at coordinates 43.52306, -112.00972, with the site address filed as "TWR 1 - 2.5 MI NE OF CITY CENTER". Bonneville County has 77 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 44 Idaho counties with registrations, and 46 of them are marked constructed. Idaho as a whole has 1,367 registrations, the 40th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Iona, ID · 1038781, a 3-tower array at 120 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 1042078 on Mar 26, 1998. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 929 in Idaho.
Who owns antenna structure 1042078?
The FCC record lists RAY GROTH OIL CO DBA = KUDI RADIO of Idaho Falls, ID as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
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, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1042078?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (257 ft), and 1,526 m (5,007 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042078?
The registered owner is RAY GROTH OIL CO DBA = KUDI RADIO.
Where is antenna structure 1042078?
It is located near Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho at TWR 1 - 2.5 MI NE OF CITY CENTER (43.52306, -112.00972). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 1, 1957.
What type of structure is 1042078?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 3TA1, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3)". 379 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Bonneville County, ID?
Bonneville County has 77 FCC-registered antenna structures, 46 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 44 counties in Idaho.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042078, weekly bulk file.
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 1042078, Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho”, https://towercensus.com/towers/idaho/idaho-falls-1042078 (data as of October 20, 2026).