Tower 1008870 — Athens, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008870 — tower (type not specified) near Athens, Illinois. 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 1008870 is a 107 m (351 ft) tower near Athens, Menard County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1987. It is registered to VAN ZANDT, RICHARD L DBA = WLUJ RADIO.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008870 |
| Unique system identifier | 113499 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1987 |
| Registration issued | Feb 13, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | — |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | A1, H |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
VAN ZANDT, RICHARD L DBA = WLUJ RADIO
Springfield, IL
Location
- Address
- EVERETT MOSS RD
- City
- Athens
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62613
- County
- Menard County
- County FIPS
- 17129
- Coordinates
- 40.00139, -89.69694
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008870 compared with others?
At 107 m, structure 1008870 is about 40% above the 77 m average across the 18 structures registered in Menard County. It is about 56% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 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 40% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 106 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 107 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 183 m, which puts the top of the structure 290 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008870, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Athens in Menard County, Illinois, at coordinates 40.00139, -89.69694, with the site address filed as "EVERETT MOSS RD". Menard County has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 88th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 13 of them are marked constructed. Illinois as a whole has 7,110 registrations, the 6th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Mechanicsburg, IL · 1008823, a tower at 445 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 1008870 on Feb 13, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1008870?
The FCC record lists VAN ZANDT, RICHARD L DBA = WLUJ RADIO of Springfield, IL as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters A1, H.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1008870?
Its registered overall height above ground is 107 m (351 ft), and 290 m (951 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008870?
The registered owner is VAN ZANDT, RICHARD L DBA = WLUJ RADIO.
Where is antenna structure 1008870?
It is located near Athens, Menard County, Illinois at EVERETT MOSS RD (40.00139, -89.69694). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1987.
What type of structure is 1008870?
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 Menard County, IL?
Menard County has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, 13 of them constructed — the 88th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008870, 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 1008870, Athens, Menard County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/athens-1008870 (data as of October 13, 2026).