Guyed tower 1008851 — Dundas, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008851 — guyed tower near Dundas, Illinois. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008851 is a 299 m (980 ft) guyed tower near Dundas, Richland County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 29, 1983. It is registered to BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN IL UNIVERSITY, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008851 |
| Unique system identifier | 113485 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 29, 1983 |
| Registration issued | Jun 11, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-AGL-519-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 9, 15 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style F (8) |
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
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN IL UNIVERSITY
Carbondale, IL · FRN 0005941323
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- .1 MI E OF SHIPLEY RD .4 MI N OF DUNDAS LN
- City
- Dundas
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62425
- County
- Richland County
- County FIPS
- 17159
- Coordinates
- 38.83861, -88.12972
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008851 compared with others?
At 299 m, structure 1008851 is about 3.1 times the 96 m average across the 27 structures registered in Richland County. It is about 4.3 times the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 2.8 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 282 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 299 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 143 m, which puts the top of the structure 442 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008851, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Dundas in Richland County, Illinois, at coordinates 38.83861, -88.12972, with the site address filed as ".1 MI E OF SHIPLEY RD .4 MI N OF DUNDAS LN". Richland County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 78th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 22 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 · 1008730, a tower at 216 m (dismantled).
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 1008851 on Jun 11, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1008851?
The FCC record lists BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN IL UNIVERSITY of Carbondale, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005941323. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-AGL-519-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 8, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style F". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 9, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1008851?
Its registered overall height above ground is 299 m (980 ft), and 442 m (1,450 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008851?
The registered owner is BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN IL UNIVERSITY, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1008851?
It is located near Dundas, Richland County, Illinois at .1 MI E OF SHIPLEY RD .4 MI N OF DUNDAS LN (38.83861, -88.12972). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 29, 1983.
What type of structure is 1008851?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Richland County, IL?
Richland County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them constructed — the 78th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008851, weekly bulk file.
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 1008851, Dundas, Richland County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/dundas-1008851 (data as of October 13, 2026).