Tower 1063309 — Bowen, IL
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1063309 — tower (type not specified) near Bowen, 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 1063309 is a 294 m (965 ft) tower near Bowen, Hancock County, Illinois. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP. DBA = CONVOCOM.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1063309 |
| Unique system identifier | 623002 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Apr 13, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-AGL-2214-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 9, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style F (8) |
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
WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP. DBA = CONVOCOM
Springfield, IL
Location
- Address
- NE CORNER OF 1ST AND CEDAR STREETS
- City
- Bowen
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62316
- County
- Hancock County
- County FIPS
- 17067
- Coordinates
- 40.23611, -91.05972
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1063309 compared with others?
At 294 m, structure 1063309 is about 3.4 times the 86 m average across the 58 structures registered in Hancock County. It is about 4.3 times 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 3.9 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 273 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 294 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 209 m, which puts the top of the structure 503 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1063309, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bowen in Hancock County, Illinois, at coordinates 40.23611, -91.05972, with the site address filed as "NE CORNER OF 1ST AND CEDAR STREETS". Hancock County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 39th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 46 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 Quincy, IL · 1009806, a guyed tower at 273 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 1063309 on Apr 13, 1999. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 445 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1063309?
The FCC record lists WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP. DBA = CONVOCOM of Springfield, IL as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-AGL-2214-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 8, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style F". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 9, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1063309?
Its registered overall height above ground is 294 m (965 ft), and 503 m (1,649 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1063309?
The registered owner is WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP. DBA = CONVOCOM.
Where is antenna structure 1063309?
It is located near Bowen, Hancock County, Illinois at NE CORNER OF 1ST AND CEDAR STREETS (40.23611, -91.05972). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1063309?
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 Hancock County, IL?
Hancock County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, 46 of them constructed — the 39th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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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 1063309, Bowen, Hancock County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/bowen-1063309 (data as of October 13, 2026).