Tower 1008542 — Monmouth, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008542 — tower (type not specified) near Monmouth, 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 1008542 is a 60 m (198 ft) tower near Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 1, 1996. It is registered to GEM ELECTRONICS OF MONMOUTH INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008542 |
| Unique system identifier | 113232 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 1, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Jan 31, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 95-AGL-2142-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
GEM ELECTRONICS OF MONMOUTH INC
Monmouth, IL
Location
- Address
- 400 W HARLEM
- City
- Monmouth
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61462
- County
- Warren County
- County FIPS
- 17187
- Coordinates
- 40.92194, -90.65194
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008542 compared with others?
At 60 m, structure 1008542 is about 19% below the 75 m average across the 28 structures registered in Warren County. It is about 12% below 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 21% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 55 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 60 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 231 m, which puts the top of the structure 291 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008542, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Monmouth in Warren County, Illinois, at coordinates 40.92194, -90.65194, with the site address filed as "400 W HARLEM". Warren County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 74th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 21 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 Seaton, IL · 1222627, a guyed tower at 427 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 1008542 on Jan 31, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1008542?
The FCC record lists GEM ELECTRONICS OF MONMOUTH INC of Monmouth, IL as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 95-AGL-2142-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1008542?
Its registered overall height above ground is 60 m (198 ft), and 291 m (956 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008542?
The registered owner is GEM ELECTRONICS OF MONMOUTH INC.
Where is antenna structure 1008542?
It is located near Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois at 400 W HARLEM (40.92194, -90.65194). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 1, 1996.
What type of structure is 1008542?
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 Warren County, IL?
Warren County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 21 of them constructed — the 74th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008542, 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 1008542, Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/monmouth-1008542 (data as of October 13, 2026).