Tower 1281543 — Morris, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1281543 — tower (type not specified) near Morris, 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 1281543 is a 79 m (260 ft) tower near Morris, Grundy County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 12, 2011. It is registered to Grundy County ETSB, which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1281543 |
| Unique system identifier | 2680971 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 12, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Nov 27, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AGL-6018-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| 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
Morris, IL · FRN 0002829265
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 78 West Lowery Road
- City
- Morris
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60450
- County
- Grundy County
- County FIPS
- 17063
- Coordinates
- 41.28689, -88.42158
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1281543 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1281543 is roughly in line with the 74 m average across the 54 structures registered in Grundy County. It is about 15% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,108 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 172 m, which puts the top of the structure 251 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1281543, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Morris in Grundy County, Illinois, at coordinates 41.28689, -88.42158, with the site address filed as "78 West Lowery Road". Grundy County has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 43rd-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 38 of them are marked constructed. Illinois as a whole has 7,108 registrations, the 6th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Grand Ridge, IL · 1232391, a tower at 262 m (canceled).
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 1281543 on Nov 27, 2011. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 5,175 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1281543?
The FCC record lists Grundy County ETSB of Morris, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002829265. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 6 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AGL-6018-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1281543?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 251 m (825 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1281543?
The registered owner is Grundy County ETSB, which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1281543?
It is located near Morris, Grundy County, Illinois at 78 West Lowery Road (41.28689, -88.42158). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 12, 2011.
What type of structure is 1281543?
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. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Grundy County, IL?
Grundy County has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, 38 of them constructed — the 43rd-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1281543, Morris, Grundy County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/morris-1281543 (data as of October 6, 2026).