Tower 1038358 — Vernon, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1038358 — tower (type not specified) near Vernon, Alabama. 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 1038358 is a 76 m (249 ft) tower near Vernon, Lamar County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 1, 1990. It is registered to LAMAR COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY INC DBA = WJEC FM.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1038358 |
| Unique system identifier | 602616 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 1, 1990 |
| Registration issued | Feb 25, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 90-ASO-963-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
LAMAR COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY INC DBA = WJEC FM
Vernon, AL
Location
- Address
- OFF TAYLOR SPRINGS RD NE OF TOWN
- City
- Vernon
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35586
- County
- Lamar County
- County FIPS
- 01075
- Coordinates
- 33.85417, -88.03194
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1038358 compared with others?
At 76 m, structure 1038358 is about 20% below the 95 m average across the 25 structures registered in Lamar County. It is roughly in line with the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 69 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 76 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 171 m, which puts the top of the structure 247 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1038358, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Vernon in Lamar County, Alabama, at coordinates 33.85417, -88.03194, with the site address filed as "OFF TAYLOR SPRINGS RD NE OF TOWN". Lamar County has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 67th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 18 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 Amory, MS · 1275858, a guyed tower at 179 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 1038358 on Feb 25, 1998. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 4,555 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1038358?
The FCC record lists LAMAR COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY INC DBA = WJEC FM of Vernon, AL as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 90-ASO-963-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 1038358?
Its registered overall height above ground is 76 m (249 ft), and 247 m (810 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1038358?
The registered owner is LAMAR COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY INC DBA = WJEC FM.
Where is antenna structure 1038358?
It is located near Vernon, Lamar County, Alabama at OFF TAYLOR SPRINGS RD NE OF TOWN (33.85417, -88.03194). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 1, 1990.
What type of structure is 1038358?
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. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Lamar County, AL?
Lamar County has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, 18 of them constructed — the 67th-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 1038358, Vernon, Lamar County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/vernon-1038358 (data as of October 13, 2026).