Lattice tower 1285682 — Dieterich, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285682 — lattice tower near Dieterich, Illinois. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285682 is a 77 m (254 ft) lattice tower near Dieterich, Effingham County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 27, 2012. It is registered to SBA Towers IV, LLC, which holds 470 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1285682 |
| Unique system identifier | 2685110 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Jan 22, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AGL-16002-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0021674965
Holds 470 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 103 Zumbahlen Ave (IL14892-B)
- City
- Dieterich
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62424
- County
- Effingham County
- County FIPS
- 17049
- Coordinates
- 39.06592, -88.39033
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1285682 compared with others?
At 77 m, structure 1285682 is roughly in line with the 77 m average across the 55 structures registered in Effingham County. It is about 13% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 77 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 184 m, which puts the top of the structure 262 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1285682, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Dieterich in Effingham County, Illinois, at coordinates 39.06592, -88.39033, with the site address filed as "103 Zumbahlen Ave (IL14892-B)". Effingham County has 55 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 42nd-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 43 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 Dundas, IL · 1008851, a guyed tower at 299 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 1285682 on Jan 22, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1285682?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers IV, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0021674965. Across the registry it holds 470 structure registrations, the 54th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (128 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-AGL-16002-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1285682?
Its registered overall height above ground is 77 m (254 ft), and 262 m (858 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1285682?
The registered owner is SBA Towers IV, LLC, which holds 470 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1285682?
It is located near Dieterich, Effingham County, Illinois at 103 Zumbahlen Ave (IL14892-B) (39.06592, -88.39033). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 27, 2012.
What type of structure is 1285682?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Effingham County, IL?
Effingham County has 55 FCC-registered antenna structures, 43 of them constructed — the 42nd-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 1285682, Dieterich, Effingham County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/dieterich-1285682 (data as of October 13, 2026).