Tower 1039397 — Bethesda, MD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1039397 — tower (type not specified) near Bethesda, Maryland. 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 1039397 is a 50 m (163 ft) tower near Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 22, 2008. It is registered to Carderock Communications, LLC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1039397 |
| Unique system identifier | 603188 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 22, 2008 |
| Registration issued | May 11, 2010 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2008-AEA-4897-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
Carderock Communications, LLC
Bethesda, MD · FRN 0019827310
Location
- Address
- 8200 SEVEN LOCKS RD (305299)
- City
- Bethesda
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 20817
- County
- Montgomery County
- County FIPS
- 24031
- Coordinates
- 38.98869, -77.16136
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1039397 compared with others?
At 50 m, structure 1039397 is about 31% below the 73 m average across the 158 structures registered in Montgomery County. It is about 29% below the Maryland average of 70 m across 1,911 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 35% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 48 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 50 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 60 m, which puts the top of the structure 110 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1039397, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bethesda in Montgomery County, Maryland, at coordinates 38.98869, -77.16136, with the site address filed as "8200 SEVEN LOCKS RD (305299)". Montgomery County has 158 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 24 Maryland counties with registrations, and 95 of them are marked constructed. Maryland as a whole has 1,911 registrations, the 33rd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Bethesda, MD · 1035708, a tower at 247 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 1039397 on May 11, 2010. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,312 in Maryland.
Who owns antenna structure 1039397?
The FCC record lists Carderock Communications, LLC of Bethesda, MD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0019827310.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2008-AEA-4897-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 1039397?
Its registered overall height above ground is 50 m (163 ft), and 110 m (361 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1039397?
The registered owner is Carderock Communications, LLC.
Where is antenna structure 1039397?
It is located near Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland at 8200 SEVEN LOCKS RD (305299) (38.98869, -77.16136). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 22, 2008.
What type of structure is 1039397?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Montgomery County, MD?
Montgomery County has 158 FCC-registered antenna structures, 95 of them constructed — the 4th-largest count among 24 counties in Maryland.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1039397, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1039397, Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maryland/bethesda-1039397 (data as of October 20, 2026).