Tower 1043742 — Burgin, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1043742 — tower (type not specified) near Burgin, Kentucky. 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 1043742 is a 95 m (312 ft) tower near Burgin, Mercer County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1996. It is registered to BALDWIN, VERNON R DBA = WVRB FM.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1043742 |
| Unique system identifier | 606760 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Apr 15, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 93-ASO-0821-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| 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
BALDWIN, VERNON R DBA = WVRB FM
Fairfield, OH
Location
- Address
- 1.93 KM N OF SR 152 3.2 KM E
- City
- Burgin
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 40330
- County
- Mercer County
- County FIPS
- 21167
- Coordinates
- 37.76278, -84.70444
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1043742 compared with others?
At 95 m, structure 1043742 is roughly in line with the 92 m average across the 21 structures registered in Mercer County. It is about 18% above the Kentucky average of 80 m across 3,686 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 25% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 94 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 95 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 267 m, which puts the top of the structure 362 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1043742, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Burgin in Mercer County, Kentucky, at coordinates 37.76278, -84.70444, with the site address filed as "1.93 KM N OF SR 152 3.2 KM E". Mercer County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 70th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 15 of them are marked constructed. Kentucky as a whole has 3,686 registrations, the 25th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Clays Ferry, KY · 1240955, a tower at 353 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 1043742 on Apr 15, 1998. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,890 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1043742?
The FCC record lists BALDWIN, VERNON R DBA = WVRB FM of Fairfield, OH as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 93-ASO-0821-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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 1043742?
Its registered overall height above ground is 95 m (312 ft), and 362 m (1,188 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1043742?
The registered owner is BALDWIN, VERNON R DBA = WVRB FM.
Where is antenna structure 1043742?
It is located near Burgin, Mercer County, Kentucky at 1.93 KM N OF SR 152 3.2 KM E (37.76278, -84.70444). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1996.
What type of structure is 1043742?
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 Mercer County, KY?
Mercer County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, 15 of them constructed — the 70th-largest count among 120 counties in Kentucky.
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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 1043742, Burgin, Mercer County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/burgin-1043742 (data as of October 13, 2026).