Guyed tower 1042694 — Silver Spring, MD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042694 — guyed tower near Silver Spring, Maryland. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042694 is a 230 m (755 ft) guyed tower near Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 1, 1985. It is registered to Vertical Bridge CC FM, LLC, which holds 279 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042694 |
| Unique system identifier | 605832 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 1, 1985 |
| Registration issued | Aug 4, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 1998-AEA-685-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 9, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style F (8) |
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
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0026975334
Holds 279 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 1 - CENTER - 8744 BROOKVILLE RD
- City
- Silver Spring
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 20910
- County
- Montgomery County
- County FIPS
- 24031
- Coordinates
- 39.00000, -77.05694
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1042694 compared with others?
At 230 m, structure 1042694 is about 3.2 times the 73 m average across the 158 structures registered in Montgomery County. It is about 3.3 times the Maryland average of 70 m across 1,911 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 212 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 230 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 90 m, which puts the top of the structure 320 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042694, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Silver Spring in Montgomery County, Maryland, at coordinates 39.00000, -77.05694, with the site address filed as "TWR 1 - CENTER - 8744 BROOKVILLE RD". 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 Catonsville, MD · 1036304, a guyed tower at 291 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 1042694 on Aug 4, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,312 in Maryland.
Who owns antenna structure 1042694?
The FCC record lists Vertical Bridge CC FM, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026975334. Across the registry it holds 279 structure registrations, the 87th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (110 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 1998-AEA-685-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 8, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style F". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 9, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1042694?
Its registered overall height above ground is 230 m (755 ft), and 320 m (1,051 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042694?
The registered owner is Vertical Bridge CC FM, LLC, which holds 279 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042694?
It is located near Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland at TWR 1 - CENTER - 8744 BROOKVILLE RD (39.00000, -77.05694). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 1, 1985.
What type of structure is 1042694?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 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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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 1042694, Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maryland/silver-spring-1042694 (data as of October 13, 2026).