3-tower array 1038369 — Mercedes, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1038369 — antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) near Mercedes, Texas.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1038369 is a 62 m (202 ft) 3-tower array near Mercedes, Hidalgo County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 6, 1987. It is registered to CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES OF THE VALLEY INC DBA = KRGE AM RADIO.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1038369 |
| Unique system identifier | 602626 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) (3TA3) |
| Date constructed | Mar 6, 1987 |
| Registration issued | Feb 25, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | — |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 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
CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES OF THE VALLEY INC DBA = KRGE AM RADIO
Weslaco, TX
Location
- Address
- FM 491 & MILE 6 3/4 N (TWR 3)
- City
- Mercedes
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78570
- County
- Hidalgo County
- County FIPS
- 48215
- Coordinates
- 26.20833, -97.91000
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1038369 compared with others?
At 62 m, structure 1038369 is roughly in line with the 67 m average across the 274 structures registered in Hidalgo County. It is about 19% below the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 registrations. Among the 377 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (3TA3), the average overall height is 82 m, so this one is about 25% below that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 16 m, which puts the top of the structure 78 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1038369, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mercedes in Hidalgo County, Texas, at coordinates 26.20833, -97.91000, with the site address filed as "FM 491 & MILE 6 3/4 N (TWR 3)". Hidalgo County has 274 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 216 of them are marked constructed. Texas as a whole has 20,684 registrations, the largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Santa Maria, TX · 1206915, a tower at 483 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 1038369 on Feb 25, 1998. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1038369?
The FCC record lists CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES OF THE VALLEY INC DBA = KRGE AM RADIO of Weslaco, TX 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, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1038369?
Its registered overall height above ground is 62 m (202 ft), and 78 m (254 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1038369?
The registered owner is CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES OF THE VALLEY INC DBA = KRGE AM RADIO.
Where is antenna structure 1038369?
It is located near Mercedes, Hidalgo County, Texas at FM 491 & MILE 6 3/4 N (TWR 3) (26.20833, -97.91000). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 6, 1987.
What type of structure is 1038369?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 3TA3, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3)". 377 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Hidalgo County, TX?
Hidalgo County has 274 FCC-registered antenna structures, 216 of them constructed — the 9th-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1038369, 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 1038369, Mercedes, Hidalgo County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/mercedes-1038369 (data as of October 13, 2026).