Tower 1008473 — Sycamore, IL
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008473 — tower (type not specified) near Sycamore, 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 1008473 is a 67 m (220 ft) tower near Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1992, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Apr 30, 2007. It is registered to DE KALB, COUNTY OF, which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008473 |
| Unique system identifier | 113182 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1992 |
| Registration issued | Nov 1, 2007 |
| Date dismantled | Apr 30, 2007 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 92-AGL-1023-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
Sycamore, IL · FRN 0002829323
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 150 N MAIN
- City
- Sycamore
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60178
- County
- DeKalb County
- County FIPS
- 17037
- Coordinates
- 41.98917, -88.68306
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008473 compared with others?
At 67 m, structure 1008473 is roughly in line with the 65 m average across the 90 structures registered in DeKalb County. It is roughly in line with 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 about 12% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 67 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 265 m, which puts the top of the structure 332 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008473, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sycamore in DeKalb County, Illinois, at coordinates 41.98917, -88.68306, with the site address filed as "150 N MAIN". DeKalb County has 90 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 17th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 62 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 Rochelle, IL · 1009197, a tower at 188 m (dismantled).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1008473 on Nov 1, 2007. Nationally, 12,650 of the 197,703 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 613 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1008473?
The FCC record lists DE KALB, COUNTY OF of Sycamore, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002829323. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 6 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 92-AGL-1023-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1008473?
Its registered overall height above ground is 67 m (220 ft), and 332 m (1,089 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008473?
The registered owner is DE KALB, COUNTY OF, which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1008473?
It is located near Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois at 150 N MAIN (41.98917, -88.68306). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1992.
What type of structure is 1008473?
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 DeKalb County, IL?
DeKalb County has 90 FCC-registered antenna structures, 62 of them constructed — the 17th-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 1008473, Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/sycamore-1008473 (data as of October 6, 2026).