Tower 1047124 — Monterey, TN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1047124 — tower (type not specified) near Monterey, Tennessee. 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 1047124 is a 245 m (805 ft) tower near Monterey, Putnam County, Tennessee. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 31, 1988. It is registered to UPPER CUMBERLAND BROADCAST COUNCIL DBA = WCTE-TV, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1047124 |
| Unique system identifier | 609289 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 31, 1988 |
| Registration issued | Aug 19, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASO-1459-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| 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
UPPER CUMBERLAND BROADCAST COUNCIL DBA = WCTE-TV
Monterey, TN · FRN 0008526402
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- BUCK MOUNTAIN ROAD, 3.5 MILES SE OF
- City
- Monterey
- State
- Tennessee
- ZIP
- 38506
- County
- Putnam County
- County FIPS
- 47141
- Coordinates
- 36.17389, -85.34361
Within ~40 km
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- Sparta, TN · 1201509152 m
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- Sparta, TN · 1052147131 m
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Unspecified structure · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1047124 compared with others?
At 245 m, structure 1047124 is about 2.9 times the 86 m average across the 58 structures registered in Putnam County. It is about 3.3 times the Tennessee average of 74 m across 4,893 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 3.2 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 229 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 245 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 609 m, which puts the top of the structure 854 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1047124, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Monterey in Putnam County, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.17389, -85.34361, with the site address filed as "BUCK MOUNTAIN ROAD, 3.5 MILES SE OF". Putnam County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 21st-largest count among the 95 Tennessee counties with registrations, and 49 of them are marked constructed. Tennessee as a whole has 4,893 registrations, the 17th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Sparta, TN · 1201509, a guyed tower at 152 m (granted (not yet 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 1047124 on Aug 19, 2011. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,743 in Tennessee.
Who owns antenna structure 1047124?
The FCC record lists UPPER CUMBERLAND BROADCAST COUNCIL DBA = WCTE-TV of Monterey, TN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0008526402. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Tennessee. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASO-1459-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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 1047124?
Its registered overall height above ground is 245 m (805 ft), and 854 m (2,802 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1047124?
The registered owner is UPPER CUMBERLAND BROADCAST COUNCIL DBA = WCTE-TV, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1047124?
It is located near Monterey, Putnam County, Tennessee at BUCK MOUNTAIN ROAD, 3.5 MILES SE OF (36.17389, -85.34361). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 31, 1988.
What type of structure is 1047124?
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 Putnam County, TN?
Putnam County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, 49 of them constructed — the 21st-largest count among 95 counties in Tennessee.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1047124, 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 1047124, Monterey, Putnam County, Tennessee”, https://towercensus.com/towers/tennessee/monterey-1047124 (data as of October 13, 2026).