Tower 1042992 — Morton, IL
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042992 — tower (type not specified) near Morton, 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 1042992 is a 126 m (412 ft) tower near Morton, Tazewell County, Illinois. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1974, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jan 1, 2001. It is registered to Motorola Inc, which holds 15 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042992 |
| Unique system identifier | 606085 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1974 |
| Registration issued | Sep 21, 2007 |
| Date dismantled | Jan 1, 2001 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-AGL-4144-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| 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
Canonsburg, PA · FRN 0002861664
Holds 15 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1200 W JEFFERSON
- City
- Morton
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61550
- County
- Tazewell County
- County FIPS
- 17179
- Coordinates
- 40.62028, -89.47861
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1042992 compared with others?
At 126 m, structure 1042992 is about 50% above the 84 m average across the 99 structures registered in Tazewell County. It is about 83% above 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 65% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 123 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 126 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 221 m, which puts the top of the structure 347 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042992, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Morton in Tazewell County, Illinois, at coordinates 40.62028, -89.47861, with the site address filed as "1200 W JEFFERSON". Tazewell County has 99 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 16th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 73 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 Congerville, IL · 1010146, a tower at 307 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1042992 on Sep 21, 2007. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 614 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1042992?
The FCC record lists Motorola Inc of Canonsburg, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002861664. Across the registry it holds 15 structure registrations, including 1 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (15 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-AGL-4144-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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 1042992?
Its registered overall height above ground is 126 m (412 ft), and 347 m (1,138 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042992?
The registered owner is Motorola Inc, which holds 15 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042992?
It is located near Morton, Tazewell County, Illinois at 1200 W JEFFERSON (40.62028, -89.47861). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1974.
What type of structure is 1042992?
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 Tazewell County, IL?
Tazewell County has 99 FCC-registered antenna structures, 73 of them constructed — the 16th-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 1042992, Morton, Tazewell County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/morton-1042992 (data as of October 13, 2026).