Tower 1040982 — Wadley, GA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1040982 — tower (type not specified) near Wadley, Georgia. 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 1040982 is a 145 m (475 ft) tower near Wadley, Jefferson County, Georgia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 2, 1998. It is registered to Southern Communications Services Inc. d/b/a Southern Linc, which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1040982 |
| Unique system identifier | 604458 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 2, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Dec 16, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASO-0287-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Southern Communications Services Inc. d/b/a Southern Linc
Birmingham, AL · FRN 0001835073
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 320 W SMITH ST
- City
- Wadley
- State
- Georgia
- ZIP
- 30477
- County
- Jefferson County
- County FIPS
- 13163
- Coordinates
- 32.88222, -82.41306
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1040982 compared with others?
At 145 m, structure 1040982 is about 56% above the 93 m average across the 38 structures registered in Jefferson County. It is about 85% above the Georgia average of 78 m across 7,807 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 about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 140 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 145 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 84 m, which puts the top of the structure 228 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1040982, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wadley in Jefferson County, Georgia, at coordinates 32.88222, -82.41306, with the site address filed as "320 W SMITH ST". Jefferson County has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 73rd-largest count among the 159 Georgia counties with registrations, and 32 of them are marked constructed. Georgia as a whole has 7,807 registrations, the 5th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Keysville, GA · 1018796, a guyed tower at 446 m (granted (not yet 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 1040982 on Dec 16, 2019. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 5,720 in Georgia.
Who owns antenna structure 1040982?
The FCC record lists Southern Communications Services Inc. d/b/a Southern Linc of Birmingham, AL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001835073. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 3 in Georgia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASO-0287-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1040982?
Its registered overall height above ground is 145 m (475 ft), and 228 m (749 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1040982?
The registered owner is Southern Communications Services Inc. d/b/a Southern Linc, which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1040982?
It is located near Wadley, Jefferson County, Georgia at 320 W SMITH ST (32.88222, -82.41306). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 2, 1998.
What type of structure is 1040982?
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 Jefferson County, GA?
Jefferson County has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, 32 of them constructed — the 73rd-largest count among 159 counties in Georgia.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1040982, Wadley, Jefferson County, Georgia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/georgia/wadley-1040982 (data as of October 6, 2026).