Tower 1009073 — Chatsworth, IL
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009073 — tower (type not specified) near Chatsworth, 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 1009073 is a 87 m (284 ft) tower near Chatsworth, Livingston County, Illinois. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on May 10, 1994. It is registered to WHEELER, JIM DBA = WHEELER COMMUNICATIONS.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1009073 |
| Unique system identifier | 113670 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 10, 1994 |
| Registration issued | Feb 19, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-AGL-3015-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| 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
WHEELER, JIM DBA = WHEELER COMMUNICATIONS
Flanagan, IL
Location
- Address
- RT 24 1 MI W
- City
- Chatsworth
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60921
- County
- Livingston County
- County FIPS
- 17105
- Coordinates
- 40.75056, -88.32972
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1009073 compared with others?
At 87 m, structure 1009073 is roughly in line with the 83 m average across the 67 structures registered in Livingston County. It is about 26% 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 14% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 81 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 87 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 237 m, which puts the top of the structure 324 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1009073, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Chatsworth in Livingston County, Illinois, at coordinates 40.75056, -88.32972, with the site address filed as "RT 24 1 MI W". Livingston County has 67 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 28th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 53 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 Gibson City, IL · 1028259, a structure at 190 m (dismantled).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1009073 on Feb 19, 1997. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 292 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1009073?
The FCC record lists WHEELER, JIM DBA = WHEELER COMMUNICATIONS of Flanagan, IL as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-AGL-3015-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. 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 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1009073?
Its registered overall height above ground is 87 m (284 ft), and 324 m (1,063 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1009073?
The registered owner is WHEELER, JIM DBA = WHEELER COMMUNICATIONS.
Where is antenna structure 1009073?
It is located near Chatsworth, Livingston County, Illinois at RT 24 1 MI W (40.75056, -88.32972). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on May 10, 1994.
What type of structure is 1009073?
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 Livingston County, IL?
Livingston County has 67 FCC-registered antenna structures, 53 of them constructed — the 28th-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 1009073, Chatsworth, Livingston County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/chatsworth-1009073 (data as of October 13, 2026).