Structure 1240063 — Sparta, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1240063 — unspecified structure near Sparta, Illinois.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1240063 is a 65 m (212 ft) structure near Sparta, Randolph County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 25, 2002. It is registered to Southern Illinois Radio Group, Inc., which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1240063 |
| Unique system identifier | 2638807 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Nov 25, 2002 |
| Registration issued | Jun 22, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2002-AGL-5297-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Southern Illinois Radio Group, Inc.
Baldwin, IL · FRN 0021432588
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- .7 MILES WEST OF SPARTA ILLINOIS II RT 154
- City
- Sparta
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62286
- County
- Randolph County
- County FIPS
- 17157
- Coordinates
- 38.12467, -89.72367
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
- Sparta, IL · 1206548127 m
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1240063 compared with others?
At 65 m, structure 1240063 is about 12% below the 74 m average across the 46 structures registered in Randolph County. It is roughly in line with the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 1 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 65 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 156 m, which puts the top of the structure 220 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1240063, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sparta in Randolph County, Illinois, at coordinates 38.12467, -89.72367, with the site address filed as ".7 MILES WEST OF SPARTA ILLINOIS II RT 154". Randolph County has 46 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 50th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 31 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 Nashville, IL · 1253864, a tower at 152 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 1240063 on Jun 22, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1240063?
The FCC record lists Southern Illinois Radio Group, Inc. of Baldwin, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0021432588. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2002-AGL-5297-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. 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 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1240063?
Its registered overall height above ground is 65 m (212 ft), and 220 m (722 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1240063?
The registered owner is Southern Illinois Radio Group, Inc., which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1240063?
It is located near Sparta, Randolph County, Illinois at .7 MILES WEST OF SPARTA ILLINOIS II RT 154 (38.12467, -89.72367). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 25, 2002.
What type of structure is 1240063?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in Randolph County, IL?
Randolph County has 46 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 50th-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 1240063, Sparta, Randolph County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/sparta-1240063 (data as of October 13, 2026).