Tower 1062973 — Duquoin, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1062973 — tower (type not specified) near Duquoin, 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 1062973 is a 275 m (903 ft) tower near Duquoin, Perry County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 7, 1984. It is registered to BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1062973 |
| Unique system identifier | 622699 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 7, 1984 |
| Registration issued | Apr 9, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-AGL-4201-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| 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
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Carbondale, IL
Location
- Address
- 2 MILES SOUTH OF TAMORA ON HIGHWAY 51
- City
- Duquoin
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62888
- County
- Perry County
- County FIPS
- 17145
- Coordinates
- 38.10306, -89.24444
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1062973 compared with others?
At 275 m, structure 1062973 is about 3.1 times the 89 m average across the 27 structures registered in Perry County. It is about 4.0 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 3.6 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 246 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 275 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 148 m, which puts the top of the structure 423 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1062973, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Duquoin in Perry County, Illinois, at coordinates 38.10306, -89.24444, with the site address filed as "2 MILES SOUTH OF TAMORA ON HIGHWAY 51". Perry County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 77th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 23 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 Mt Vernon, IL · 1012921, a 2-tower array at 159 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 1062973 on Apr 9, 1999. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1062973?
The FCC record lists BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY of Carbondale, IL as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-AGL-4201-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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 1062973?
Its registered overall height above ground is 275 m (903 ft), and 423 m (1,389 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1062973?
The registered owner is BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY.
Where is antenna structure 1062973?
It is located near Duquoin, Perry County, Illinois at 2 MILES SOUTH OF TAMORA ON HIGHWAY 51 (38.10306, -89.24444). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 7, 1984.
What type of structure is 1062973?
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 Perry County, IL?
Perry County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them constructed — the 77th-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 1062973, Duquoin, Perry County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/duquoin-1062973 (data as of October 13, 2026).