Tower 1027195 — Crystal Lake, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1027195 — tower (type not specified) near Crystal Lake, 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 1027195 is a 152 m (499 ft) tower near Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 1, 1997. It is registered to Connoisseur Media Operations, LLC, which holds 19 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1027195 |
| Unique system identifier | 127786 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 1, 1997 |
| Registration issued | Jul 30, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 95-AGL-1617-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| 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
Connoisseur Media Operations, LLC
Westport, CT · FRN 0022200844
Holds 19 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 8800 W US RT 14
- City
- Crystal Lake
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60012
- County
- McHenry County
- County FIPS
- 17111
- Coordinates
- 42.25944, -88.36250
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1027195 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1027195 is about 2.6 times the 59 m average across the 190 structures registered in McHenry County. It is about 2.2 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 twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 151 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 283 m, which puts the top of the structure 435 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1027195, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Crystal Lake in McHenry County, Illinois, at coordinates 42.25944, -88.36250, with the site address filed as "8800 W US RT 14". McHenry County has 190 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 5th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 124 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 Elk Grove Village, IL · 1007548, a tower at 229 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 1027195 on Jul 30, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1027195?
The FCC record lists Connoisseur Media Operations, LLC of Westport, CT as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0022200844. Across the registry it holds 19 structure registrations, including 1 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (7 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 95-AGL-1617-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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 1027195?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (499 ft), and 435 m (1,426 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1027195?
The registered owner is Connoisseur Media Operations, LLC, which holds 19 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1027195?
It is located near Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois at 8800 W US RT 14 (42.25944, -88.36250). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 1, 1997.
What type of structure is 1027195?
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 McHenry County, IL?
McHenry County has 190 FCC-registered antenna structures, 124 of them constructed — the 5th-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 1027195, Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/crystal-lake-1027195 (data as of October 13, 2026).