Tower 1038788 — Cartter, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1038788 — tower (type not specified) near Cartter, 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 1038788 is a 300 m (985 ft) tower near Cartter, Marion County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 26, 1984. It is registered to PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1038788 |
| Unique system identifier | 103802 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 26, 1984 |
| Registration issued | Dec 1, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-AGL-5301-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS
Saint Petersburg, FL
Location
- Address
- CARTTER ROAD
- City
- Cartter
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62853
- County
- Marion County
- County FIPS
- 17121
- Coordinates
- 38.54417, -88.92389
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1038788 compared with others?
At 300 m, structure 1038788 is about 3.9 times the 78 m average across the 64 structures registered in Marion County. It is about 4.4 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 299 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 300 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 172 m, which puts the top of the structure 472 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1038788, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Cartter in Marion County, Illinois, at coordinates 38.54417, -88.92389, with the site address filed as "CARTTER ROAD". Marion County has 64 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 33rd-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 56 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 Kell, IL · 1055974, a structure at 300 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 1038788 on Dec 1, 1998. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1038788?
The FCC record lists PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS of Saint Petersburg, FL as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-AGL-5301-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. 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 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1038788?
Its registered overall height above ground is 300 m (985 ft), and 472 m (1,550 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1038788?
The registered owner is PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS.
Where is antenna structure 1038788?
It is located near Cartter, Marion County, Illinois at CARTTER ROAD (38.54417, -88.92389). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 26, 1984.
What type of structure is 1038788?
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 Marion County, IL?
Marion County has 64 FCC-registered antenna structures, 56 of them constructed — the 33rd-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 1038788, Cartter, Marion County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/cartter-1038788 (data as of October 13, 2026).