Guyed tower 1029906 — Carthage, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1029906 — guyed tower near Carthage, Indiana. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1029906 is a 174 m (572 ft) guyed tower near Carthage, Rush County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 12, 2018. It is registered to Duncan Media, Inc., which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1029906 |
| Unique system identifier | 129978 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Registration issued | Aug 1, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-AGL-10117-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
Richmond, IN · FRN 0036748275
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2601 WEST 650 N.
- City
- Carthage
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46115
- County
- Rush County
- County FIPS
- 18139
- Coordinates
- 39.70608, -85.49467
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1029906 compared with others?
At 174 m, structure 1029906 is about twice the 87 m average across the 24 structures registered in Rush County. It is about 2.3 times the Indiana average of 74 m across 5,032 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 64% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 168 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 174 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 296 m, which puts the top of the structure 470 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1029906, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Carthage in Rush County, Indiana, at coordinates 39.70608, -85.49467, with the site address filed as "2601 WEST 650 N.". Rush County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 77th-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 13 of them are marked constructed. Indiana as a whole has 5,032 registrations, the 15th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Muncie, IN · 1243031, a structure at 259 m (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 1029906 on Aug 1, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,790 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1029906?
The FCC record lists Duncan Media, Inc. of Richmond, IN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0036748275. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 4 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-AGL-10117-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1029906?
Its registered overall height above ground is 174 m (572 ft), and 470 m (1,542 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1029906?
The registered owner is Duncan Media, Inc., which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1029906?
It is located near Carthage, Rush County, Indiana at 2601 WEST 650 N. (39.70608, -85.49467). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 12, 2018.
What type of structure is 1029906?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Rush County, IN?
Rush County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 13 of them constructed — the 77th-largest count among 92 counties in Indiana.
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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 1029906, Carthage, Rush County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/carthage-1029906 (data as of October 13, 2026).