Tower 1283080 — Mattoon, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1283080 — tower (type not specified) near Mattoon, 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 1283080 is a 21 m (69 ft) tower near Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 13, 2012. It is registered to DAVID TUCKER DBA ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATIONS.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1283080 |
| Unique system identifier | 2682508 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Feb 29, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AGL-7927-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
DAVID TUCKER DBA ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
Lerna, IL · FRN 0021539127
Location
- Address
- LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP TOWER, 9421 OLD STATE ROAD
- City
- Mattoon
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61938
- County
- Coles County
- County FIPS
- 17029
- Coordinates
- 39.47181, -88.29669
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1283080 compared with others?
At 21 m, structure 1283080 is about 29% of the 73 m average across the 59 structures registered in Coles County. It is about 31% of 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 28% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 15 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 21 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 217 m, which puts the top of the structure 238 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1283080, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mattoon in Coles County, Illinois, at coordinates 39.47181, -88.29669, with the site address filed as "LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP TOWER, 9421 OLD STATE ROAD". Coles County has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 38th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 45 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 Charleston, IL · 1017210, a structure at 186 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 1283080 on Feb 29, 2012. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1283080?
The FCC record lists DAVID TUCKER DBA ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATIONS of Lerna, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0021539127.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AGL-7927-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1283080?
Its registered overall height above ground is 21 m (69 ft), and 238 m (781 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1283080?
The registered owner is DAVID TUCKER DBA ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATIONS.
Where is antenna structure 1283080?
It is located near Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois at LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP TOWER, 9421 OLD STATE ROAD (39.47181, -88.29669). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 13, 2012.
What type of structure is 1283080?
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 Coles County, IL?
Coles County has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, 45 of them constructed — the 38th-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 1283080, Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/mattoon-1283080 (data as of October 13, 2026).