Tower 1008398 — Monticello, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008398 — tower (type not specified) near Monticello, 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 1008398 is a 61 m (199 ft) tower near Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 1, 1996. It is registered to STAPLES JR, STEPHEN W DBA = WKYM FM.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008398 |
| Unique system identifier | 113131 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 1, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Feb 7, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-ASO-1913-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
STAPLES JR, STEPHEN W DBA = WKYM FM
Monticello, KY
Location
- Address
- 200 MORRIS HILL RD
- City
- Monticello
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 42633
- County
- Wayne County
- County FIPS
- 21231
- Coordinates
- 36.81000, -84.84694
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008398 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1008398 is about 13% below the 69 m average across the 25 structures registered in Wayne County. It is about 25% below 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 20% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 55 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 463 m, which puts the top of the structure 524 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008398, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Monticello in Wayne County, Kentucky, at coordinates 36.81000, -84.84694, with the site address filed as "200 MORRIS HILL RD". Wayne County has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 55th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 21 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 Mintonville, KY · 1044043, a guyed tower at 307 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 1008398 on Feb 7, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,890 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1008398?
The FCC record lists STAPLES JR, STEPHEN W DBA = WKYM FM of Monticello, KY as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-ASO-1913-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1008398?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (199 ft), and 524 m (1,718 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008398?
The registered owner is STAPLES JR, STEPHEN W DBA = WKYM FM.
Where is antenna structure 1008398?
It is located near Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky at 200 MORRIS HILL RD (36.81000, -84.84694). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 1, 1996.
What type of structure is 1008398?
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 Wayne County, KY?
Wayne County has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, 21 of them constructed — the 55th-largest count among 120 counties in Kentucky.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008398, weekly bulk file.
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 1008398, Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/monticello-1008398 (data as of October 13, 2026).