Tower 1006356 — Newton, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006356 — tower (type not specified) near Newton, North Carolina. 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 1006356 is a 63 m (207 ft) tower near Newton, Catawba County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1948. It is registered to NEWTON CONOVER COMMUNICATIONS INC DBA = WNNC RADIO.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1006356 |
| Unique system identifier | 111510 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1948 |
| Registration issued | Jan 16, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | — |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 21 |
| 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
NEWTON CONOVER COMMUNICATIONS INC DBA = WNNC RADIO
Newton, NC
Location
- Address
- 1666 RADIO STATION RD
- City
- Newton
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28658
- County
- Catawba County
- County FIPS
- 37035
- Coordinates
- 35.67222, -81.23639
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1006356 compared with others?
At 63 m, structure 1006356 is roughly in line with the 65 m average across the 77 structures registered in Catawba County. It is about 21% below the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,096 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 17% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 63 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 277 m, which puts the top of the structure 340 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1006356, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Newton in Catawba County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.67222, -81.23639, with the site address filed as "1666 RADIO STATION RD". Catawba County has 77 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 29th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 66 of them are marked constructed. North Carolina as a whole has 6,096 registrations, the 9th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Dallas, NC · 1005062, a tower at 610 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 1006356 on Jan 16, 1997. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,516 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1006356?
The FCC record lists NEWTON CONOVER COMMUNICATIONS INC DBA = WNNC RADIO of Newton, NC as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
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 1, 3, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1006356?
Its registered overall height above ground is 63 m (207 ft), and 340 m (1,115 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1006356?
The registered owner is NEWTON CONOVER COMMUNICATIONS INC DBA = WNNC RADIO.
Where is antenna structure 1006356?
It is located near Newton, Catawba County, North Carolina at 1666 RADIO STATION RD (35.67222, -81.23639). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1948.
What type of structure is 1006356?
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 Catawba County, NC?
Catawba County has 77 FCC-registered antenna structures, 66 of them constructed — the 29th-largest count among 100 counties in North Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006356, 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 1006356, Newton, Catawba County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/newton-1006356 (data as of October 20, 2026).