Tower 1029782 — Frichton, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1029782 — tower (type not specified) near Frichton, 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 1029782 is a 104 m (341 ft) tower near Frichton, Knox County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1988. It is registered to ORIGINAL COMPANY INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1029782 |
| Unique system identifier | 129878 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1988 |
| Registration issued | Sep 24, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 87-AGL-1774-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| 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
ORIGINAL COMPANY INC
Vincennes, IN
Location
- Address
- OLD US HWY 50 3 MI E OF VINCENNES
- City
- Frichton
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 47591
- County
- Knox County
- County FIPS
- 18083
- Coordinates
- 38.68389, -87.43556
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1029782 compared with others?
At 104 m, structure 1029782 is about 29% above the 81 m average across the 54 structures registered in Knox County. It is about 40% above the Indiana average of 74 m across 5,032 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 36% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 103 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 104 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 165 m, which puts the top of the structure 269 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1029782, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Frichton in Knox County, Indiana, at coordinates 38.68389, -87.43556, with the site address filed as "OLD US HWY 50 3 MI E OF VINCENNES". Knox County has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 22nd-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 39 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 Vincennes, IN · 1028983, a guyed tower at 173 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 1029782 on Sep 24, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,790 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1029782?
The FCC record lists ORIGINAL COMPANY INC of Vincennes, IN as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 87-AGL-1774-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, 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 1029782?
Its registered overall height above ground is 104 m (341 ft), and 269 m (881 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1029782?
The registered owner is ORIGINAL COMPANY INC.
Where is antenna structure 1029782?
It is located near Frichton, Knox County, Indiana at OLD US HWY 50 3 MI E OF VINCENNES (38.68389, -87.43556). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1988.
What type of structure is 1029782?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Knox County, IN?
Knox County has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them constructed — the 22nd-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 1029782, Frichton, Knox County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/frichton-1029782 (data as of October 13, 2026).