Tower 1205285 — Francesville, IN
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1205285 — tower (type not specified) near Francesville, Indiana. 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 1205285 is a 124 m (407 ft) tower near Francesville, Pulaski County, Indiana. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Sep 30, 1986, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Oct 20, 2012. It is registered to CHESTER, INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1205285 |
| Unique system identifier | 2602123 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 30, 1986 |
| Registration issued | Dec 12, 2012 |
| Date dismantled | Oct 20, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 76-GL-1658-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1D |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
CHESTER, INC
Valparaiso, IN · FRN 0002900884
Location
- Address
- 3225 S. 1450 W.
- City
- Francesville
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 47946
- County
- Pulaski County
- County FIPS
- 18131
- Coordinates
- 41.00864, -86.88306
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1205285 compared with others?
At 124 m, structure 1205285 is about 51% above the 82 m average across the 27 structures registered in Pulaski County. It is about 67% above the Indiana average of 74 m across 5,036 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 63% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 124 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 205 m, which puts the top of the structure 330 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1205285, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Francesville in Pulaski County, Indiana, at coordinates 41.00864, -86.88306, with the site address filed as "3225 S. 1450 W.". Pulaski County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 73rd-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 21 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 Yeoman, IN · 1026688, a tower at 152 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1205285 on Dec 12, 2012. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 286 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1205285?
The FCC record lists CHESTER, INC of Valparaiso, IN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002900884.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 76-GL-1658-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1D, 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, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1205285?
Its registered overall height above ground is 124 m (407 ft), and 330 m (1,081 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1205285?
The registered owner is CHESTER, INC.
Where is antenna structure 1205285?
It is located near Francesville, Pulaski County, Indiana at 3225 S. 1450 W. (41.00864, -86.88306). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Sep 30, 1986.
What type of structure is 1205285?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Pulaski County, IN?
Pulaski County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 21 of them constructed — the 73rd-largest count among 92 counties in Indiana.
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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 1205285, Francesville, Pulaski County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/francesville-1205285 (data as of October 20, 2026).