Tower 1008902 — Harrisburg, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008902 — tower (type not specified) near Harrisburg, 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 1008902 is a 125 m (410 ft) tower near Harrisburg, Pope County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 1, 1993. It is registered to ROY WALKER COMMUNICATIONS INC, which holds 15 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008902 |
| Unique system identifier | 113527 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 1, 1993 |
| Registration issued | Dec 2, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 93-AGL-2887-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
Makanda, IL · FRN 0006147888
Holds 15 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- HWY 145 S 16 KM S
- City
- Harrisburg
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62928
- County
- Pope County
- County FIPS
- 17151
- Coordinates
- 37.58500, -88.51306
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008902 compared with others?
At 125 m, structure 1008902 is about 41% above the 89 m average across the 14 structures registered in Pope County. It is about 82% above 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 64% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 256 m, which puts the top of the structure 381 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008902, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Harrisburg in Pope County, Illinois, at coordinates 37.58500, -88.51306, with the site address filed as "HWY 145 S 16 KM S". Pope County has 14 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 95th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 13 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 Creal Springs, IL · 1047010, a tower at 316 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 1008902 on Dec 2, 1996. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1008902?
The FCC record lists ROY WALKER COMMUNICATIONS INC of Makanda, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006147888. Across the registry it holds 15 structure registrations, including 15 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (15 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 93-AGL-2887-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 1008902?
Its registered overall height above ground is 125 m (410 ft), and 381 m (1,250 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008902?
The registered owner is ROY WALKER COMMUNICATIONS INC, which holds 15 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1008902?
It is located near Harrisburg, Pope County, Illinois at HWY 145 S 16 KM S (37.58500, -88.51306). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 1, 1993.
What type of structure is 1008902?
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 Pope County, IL?
Pope County has 14 FCC-registered antenna structures, 13 of them constructed — the 95th-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 1008902, Harrisburg, Pope County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/harrisburg-1008902 (data as of October 13, 2026).