Tower 1015817 — Big Island, OH
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1015817 — tower (type not specified) near Big Island, Ohio. 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 1015817 is a 97 m (318 ft) tower near Big Island, Marion County, Ohio. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 7, 2009. It is registered to Kayser Broadcast Ministries, Inc., which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1015817 |
| Unique system identifier | 118726 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 7, 2009 |
| Registration issued | Dec 4, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-AGL-1019-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| 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
Kayser Broadcast Ministries, Inc.
Upper Sandusky, OH · FRN 0008526824
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 750' N of Big Island, OH on CR 83
- City
- Big Island
- State
- Ohio
- ZIP
- 43302
- County
- Marion County
- County FIPS
- 39101
- Coordinates
- 40.61417, -83.21556
Within ~40 km
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Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
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How tall is structure 1015817 compared with others?
At 97 m, structure 1015817 is about 19% above the 82 m average across the 53 structures registered in Marion County. It is about 32% above the Ohio average of 73 m across 8,210 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 27% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 97 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 285 m, which puts the top of the structure 382 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1015817, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Big Island in Marion County, Ohio, at coordinates 40.61417, -83.21556, with the site address filed as "750' N of Big Island, OH on CR 83". Marion County has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 62nd-largest count among the 88 Ohio counties with registrations, and 40 of them are marked constructed. Ohio as a whole has 8,210 registrations, the 4th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Bucyrus, OH · 1013118, a guyed tower at 213 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 1015817 on Dec 4, 2008. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 6,161 in Ohio.
Who owns antenna structure 1015817?
The FCC record lists Kayser Broadcast Ministries, Inc. of Upper Sandusky, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0008526824. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Ohio. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2007-AGL-1019-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1015817?
Its registered overall height above ground is 97 m (318 ft), and 382 m (1,254 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1015817?
The registered owner is Kayser Broadcast Ministries, Inc., which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1015817?
It is located near Big Island, Marion County, Ohio at 750' N of Big Island, OH on CR 83 (40.61417, -83.21556). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 7, 2009.
What type of structure is 1015817?
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 Marion County, OH?
Marion County has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, 40 of them constructed — the 62nd-largest count among 88 counties in Ohio.
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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 1015817, Big Island, Marion County, Ohio”, https://towercensus.com/towers/ohio/big-island-1015817 (data as of October 13, 2026).