Lattice tower 1242037 — Portland, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242037 — lattice tower near Portland, Indiana. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242037 is a 75 m (245 ft) lattice tower near Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 24, 2022. It is registered to RG Sound & Communications, Inc., which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1242037 |
| Unique system identifier | 2640992 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Registration issued | Sep 8, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2021-AGL-23852-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
RG Sound & Communications, Inc.
Celina, OH · FRN 0010336394
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5183 N 450 E
- City
- Portland
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 47371
- County
- Jay County
- County FIPS
- 18075
- Coordinates
- 40.51558, -84.89297
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1242037 compared with others?
At 75 m, structure 1242037 is roughly in line with the 70 m average across the 33 structures registered in Jay County. It is roughly in line with the Indiana average of 74 m across 5,032 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 67 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 75 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 267 m, which puts the top of the structure 342 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1242037, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Portland in Jay County, Indiana, at coordinates 40.51558, -84.89297, with the site address filed as "5183 N 450 E". Jay County has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 62nd-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 24 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 Celina, OH · 1312117, a guyed tower at 152 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 1242037 on Sep 8, 2021. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,790 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1242037?
The FCC record lists RG Sound & Communications, Inc. of Celina, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0010336394. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 1 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2021-AGL-23852-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1242037?
Its registered overall height above ground is 75 m (245 ft), and 342 m (1,121 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1242037?
The registered owner is RG Sound & Communications, Inc., which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1242037?
It is located near Portland, Jay County, Indiana at 5183 N 450 E (40.51558, -84.89297). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 24, 2022.
What type of structure is 1242037?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Jay County, IN?
Jay County has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, 24 of them constructed — the 62nd-largest count among 92 counties in Indiana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242037, weekly bulk file.
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 1242037, Portland, Jay County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/portland-1242037 (data as of October 13, 2026).