Tower 1060159 — Rich Mountain, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1060159 — tower (type not specified) near Rich Mountain, West Virginia. 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 1060159 is a 58 m (190 ft) tower near Rich Mountain, Randolph County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 20, 1991. It is registered to HAMMACK'S COMMUNICATIONS, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1060159 |
| Unique system identifier | 620226 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 20, 1991 |
| Registration issued | Feb 4, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-AEA-2208-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
Elkins, WV · FRN 0003240066
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2 MI NE OF BEVERLY, 6 MI W ON RICH MOUNTAIN RD
- City
- Rich Mountain
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 26253
- County
- Randolph County
- County FIPS
- 54083
- Coordinates
- 38.87333, -79.92750
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Lattice tower · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1060159 compared with others?
At 58 m, structure 1060159 is roughly in line with the 60 m average across the 59 structures registered in Randolph County. It is about 24% below the West Virginia average of 77 m across 1,958 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 24% below that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 1,028 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,086 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1060159, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Rich Mountain in Randolph County, West Virginia, at coordinates 38.87333, -79.92750, with the site address filed as "2 MI NE OF BEVERLY, 6 MI W ON RICH MOUNTAIN RD". Randolph County has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 10th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 50 of them are marked constructed. West Virginia as a whole has 1,958 registrations, the 32nd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Philippi, WV · 1265013, a tower at 146 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 1060159 on Feb 4, 1999. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,492 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1060159?
The FCC record lists HAMMACK'S COMMUNICATIONS of Elkins, WV as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003240066. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in West Virginia. 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-AEA-2208-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 1060159?
Its registered overall height above ground is 58 m (190 ft), and 1,086 m (3,564 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1060159?
The registered owner is HAMMACK'S COMMUNICATIONS, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1060159?
It is located near Rich Mountain, Randolph County, West Virginia at 2 MI NE OF BEVERLY, 6 MI W ON RICH MOUNTAIN RD (38.87333, -79.92750). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 20, 1991.
What type of structure is 1060159?
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 Randolph County, WV?
Randolph County has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, 50 of them constructed — the 10th-largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1060159, 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 1060159, Rich Mountain, Randolph County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/rich-mountain-1060159 (data as of October 20, 2026).