Monopole 1301753 — East Chicago, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1301753 — monopole near East Chicago, Indiana. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1301753 is a 32 m (105 ft) monopole near East Chicago, Lake County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 18, 2018. It is registered to VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1301753 |
| Unique system identifier | 2701448 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 18, 2018 |
| Registration issued | Sep 28, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-AGL-14787-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0035673458
Holds 591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- W Columbus Dr
- City
- East Chicago
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46312
- County
- Lake County
- County FIPS
- 18089
- Coordinates
- 41.64156, -87.48858
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1301753 compared with others?
At 32 m, structure 1301753 is about 42% below the 55 m average across the 277 structures registered in Lake County. It is about 43% of the Indiana average of 74 m across 5,036 registrations. Among the 24,665 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about 24% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 31 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 32 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 179 m, which puts the top of the structure 211 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1301753, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near East Chicago in Lake County, Indiana, at coordinates 41.64156, -87.48858, with the site address filed as "W Columbus Dr". Lake County has 277 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 199 of them are marked constructed. Indiana as a whole has 5,036 registrations, the 15th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Chicago, IL · 1032959, a building tower at 527 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 1301753 on Sep 28, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,789 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1301753?
The FCC record lists VB BTS III, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0035673458. Across the registry it holds 591 structure registrations, the 43rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (289 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2016-AGL-14787-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1301753?
Its registered overall height above ground is 32 m (105 ft), and 211 m (692 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1301753?
The registered owner is VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1301753?
It is located near East Chicago, Lake County, Indiana at W Columbus Dr (41.64156, -87.48858). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 18, 2018.
What type of structure is 1301753?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,665 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Lake County, IN?
Lake County has 277 FCC-registered antenna structures, 199 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 92 counties in Indiana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1301753, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1301753, East Chicago, Lake County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/east-chicago-1301753 (data as of October 20, 2026).