Guyed tower 1008667 — Mc Leansboro, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008667 — guyed tower near Mc Leansboro, Illinois. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008667 is a 69 m (225 ft) guyed tower near Mc Leansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 1, 1967. It is registered to Dana Communications Corporation.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008667 |
| Unique system identifier | 113341 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 1, 1967 |
| Registration issued | Apr 28, 2014 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-AGL-1948-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Dana Communications Corporation
Benton, IL · FRN 0003780673
Location
- Address
- NEAR RT 142 1.6 MI NW
- City
- Mc Leansboro
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62859
- County
- Hamilton County
- County FIPS
- 17065
- Coordinates
- 38.10550, -88.56381
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008667 compared with others?
At 69 m, structure 1008667 is about 22% below the 88 m average across the 17 structures registered in Hamilton County. It is roughly in line with 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 36% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 68 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 69 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 163 m, which puts the top of the structure 232 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008667, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mc Leansboro in Hamilton County, Illinois, at coordinates 38.10550, -88.56381, with the site address filed as "NEAR RT 142 1.6 MI NW". Hamilton County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 92nd-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 14 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 1008667 on Apr 28, 2014. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1008667?
The FCC record lists Dana Communications Corporation of Benton, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003780673.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-AGL-1948-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1008667?
Its registered overall height above ground is 69 m (225 ft), and 232 m (761 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008667?
The registered owner is Dana Communications Corporation.
Where is antenna structure 1008667?
It is located near Mc Leansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois at NEAR RT 142 1.6 MI NW (38.10550, -88.56381). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 1, 1967.
What type of structure is 1008667?
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 Hamilton County, IL?
Hamilton County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 14 of them constructed — the 92nd-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008667, 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 1008667, Mc Leansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/mc-leansboro-1008667 (data as of October 13, 2026).