Tower 1009005 — Quincy, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009005 — tower (type not specified) near Quincy, 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 1009005 is a 245 m (804 ft) tower near Quincy, Adams County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1952. It is registered to Rincon Broadcasting Quincy Operations LLC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1009005 |
| Unique system identifier | 113612 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1952 |
| Registration issued | Aug 4, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | — |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 6, 15, 21 |
| 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
Rincon Broadcasting Quincy Operations LLC
Charlotte, NC · FRN 0037240652
Location
- Address
- ELLINGTON TWP 4.5 MI NE
- City
- Quincy
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62305
- County
- Adams County
- County FIPS
- 17001
- Coordinates
- 39.97278, -91.33194
Within ~40 km
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- Bowen, IL · 1063309294 m
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- Quincy, IL · 1011390205 m
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How tall is structure 1009005 compared with others?
At 245 m, structure 1009005 is about 2.8 times the 86 m average across the 79 structures registered in Adams County. It is about 3.6 times 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 3.2 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 223 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 245 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 226 m, which puts the top of the structure 471 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1009005, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Quincy in Adams County, Illinois, at coordinates 39.97278, -91.33194, with the site address filed as "ELLINGTON TWP 4.5 MI NE". Adams County has 79 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 22nd-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 59 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 Bowen, IL · 1063309, a tower at 294 m (granted (not yet 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 1009005 on Aug 4, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1009005?
The FCC record lists Rincon Broadcasting Quincy Operations LLC of Charlotte, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0037240652.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
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 1, 3, 6, 15, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1009005?
Its registered overall height above ground is 245 m (804 ft), and 471 m (1,547 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1009005?
The registered owner is Rincon Broadcasting Quincy Operations LLC.
Where is antenna structure 1009005?
It is located near Quincy, Adams County, Illinois at ELLINGTON TWP 4.5 MI NE (39.97278, -91.33194). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1952.
What type of structure is 1009005?
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 Adams County, IL?
Adams County has 79 FCC-registered antenna structures, 59 of them constructed — the 22nd-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009005, 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 1009005, Quincy, Adams County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/quincy-1009005 (data as of October 13, 2026).