Tower 1012228 — Chester, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1012228 — tower (type not specified) near Chester, 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 1012228 is a 125 m (410 ft) tower near Chester, Randolph County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 1, 1994. It is registered to SITCO COMMUNICATIONS LLC, which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1012228 |
| Unique system identifier | 116083 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 1, 1994 |
| Registration issued | Oct 22, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 94-AGL-1498-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| 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
Chester, IL · FRN 0030013569
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3981 ST RT 3
- City
- Chester
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62233
- County
- Randolph County
- County FIPS
- 17157
- Coordinates
- 37.95306, -89.87694
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
How tall is structure 1012228 compared with others?
At 125 m, structure 1012228 is about 69% above the 74 m average across the 46 structures registered in Randolph County. It is about 82% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,108 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 64% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 121 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 125 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 207 m, which puts the top of the structure 332 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1012228, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Chester in Randolph County, Illinois, at coordinates 37.95306, -89.87694, with the site address filed as "3981 ST RT 3". Randolph County has 46 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 50th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 31 of them are marked constructed. Illinois as a whole has 7,108 registrations, the 6th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Uniontown, MO · 1065334, a tower at 314 m (granted (not yet 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 1012228 on Oct 22, 2020. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 5,175 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1012228?
The FCC record lists SITCO COMMUNICATIONS LLC of Chester, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0030013569. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 4 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 94-AGL-1498-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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 1012228?
Its registered overall height above ground is 125 m (410 ft), and 332 m (1,090 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1012228?
The registered owner is SITCO COMMUNICATIONS LLC, which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1012228?
It is located near Chester, Randolph County, Illinois at 3981 ST RT 3 (37.95306, -89.87694). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 1, 1994.
What type of structure is 1012228?
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. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Randolph County, IL?
Randolph County has 46 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 50th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1012228, Chester, Randolph County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/chester-1012228 (data as of October 6, 2026).