Guyed tower 1008128 — Melvin, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008128 — guyed tower near Melvin, Illinois. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008128 is a 113 m (369 ft) guyed tower near Melvin, Ford County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 27, 1995. It is registered to Vertical Bridge NTCF, LLC, which holds 238 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008128 |
| Unique system identifier | 112910 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 27, 1995 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-AGL-2759-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0027670926
Holds 238 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1008 N. 1100E Road / US-IL-5594
- City
- Melvin
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60952
- County
- Ford County
- County FIPS
- 17053
- Coordinates
- 40.54558, -88.25228
Within ~40 km
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Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
How tall is structure 1008128 compared with others?
At 113 m, structure 1008128 is about 46% above the 77 m average across the 39 structures registered in Ford County. It is about 64% above 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 107 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 113 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 236 m, which puts the top of the structure 348 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008128, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Melvin in Ford County, Illinois, at coordinates 40.54558, -88.25228, with the site address filed as "1008 N. 1100E Road / US-IL-5594". Ford County has 39 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 52nd-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 30 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 Gibson City, IL · 1028259, a structure at 190 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 1008128 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1008128?
The FCC record lists Vertical Bridge NTCF, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0027670926. Across the registry it holds 238 structure registrations, the 97th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 92 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (124 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-AGL-2759-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1008128?
Its registered overall height above ground is 113 m (369 ft), and 348 m (1,143 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008128?
The registered owner is Vertical Bridge NTCF, LLC, which holds 238 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1008128?
It is located near Melvin, Ford County, Illinois at 1008 N. 1100E Road / US-IL-5594 (40.54558, -88.25228). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 27, 1995.
What type of structure is 1008128?
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 Ford County, IL?
Ford County has 39 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them constructed — the 52nd-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 1008128, Melvin, Ford County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/melvin-1008128 (data as of October 13, 2026).