Structure 1040145 — Tallassee, AL
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1040145 — unspecified structure near Tallassee, Alabama.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1040145 is a 88 m (289 ft) structure near Tallassee, Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Aug 25, 1998, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jan 4, 2017. It is registered to HUGHEY COMMUNICATIONS DBA = RADIO STATION WACQ, which holds 8 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1040145 |
| Unique system identifier | 603771 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Aug 25, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Date dismantled | Jan 4, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ASO-6024-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
HUGHEY COMMUNICATIONS DBA = RADIO STATION WACQ
Tallassee, AL · FRN 0005036306
Holds 8 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1.9 NORTHEAST OF TALLASSEE ON MACEDONIA ROAD
- City
- Tallassee
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 36078
- County
- Tallapoosa County
- County FIPS
- 01123
- Coordinates
- 32.57694, -85.86194
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1040145 compared with others?
At 88 m, structure 1040145 is roughly in line with the 91 m average across the 84 structures registered in Tallapoosa County. It is roughly in line with the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,220 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 87 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 88 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 171 m, which puts the top of the structure 259 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1040145, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Tallassee in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, at coordinates 32.57694, -85.86194, with the site address filed as "1.9 NORTHEAST OF TALLASSEE ON MACEDONIA ROAD". Tallapoosa County has 84 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 26th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 64 of them are marked constructed. Alabama as a whole has 6,220 registrations, the 7th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Montgomery, AL · 1042484, a tower at 356 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 1040145 on Jan 12, 2017. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 335 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1040145?
The FCC record lists HUGHEY COMMUNICATIONS DBA = RADIO STATION WACQ of Tallassee, AL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005036306. Across the registry it holds 8 structure registrations, including 8 in Alabama. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ASO-6024-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1040145?
Its registered overall height above ground is 88 m (289 ft), and 259 m (849 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1040145?
The registered owner is HUGHEY COMMUNICATIONS DBA = RADIO STATION WACQ, which holds 8 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1040145?
It is located near Tallassee, Tallapoosa County, Alabama at 1.9 NORTHEAST OF TALLASSEE ON MACEDONIA ROAD (32.57694, -85.86194). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Aug 25, 1998.
What type of structure is 1040145?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in Tallapoosa County, AL?
Tallapoosa County has 84 FCC-registered antenna structures, 64 of them constructed — the 26th-largest count among 67 counties in Alabama.
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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 1040145, Tallassee, Tallapoosa County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/tallassee-1040145 (data as of October 13, 2026).