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W3LPL

Posted: 01 Dec 2016 02:57 AM PST
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Episode 122 - Frank Donovan - W3LPL Contest Super Station owner, Frank
Donovan, W3LPL, will tell you that his ham radio story began in 1923 when
his grandfather collected parts and built single tube receivers for friends
and family. These parts and grandpas expertise were young Frank's
introduction to electronics and radio many years later. With the support of
his radio clubs and Elmers, Frank, focuses on the technology and
engineering to create a super contest station that wins contests throughout
the year. W3LPL is my QSO Today. Show
Notes Listen to Podcast
W3LPL Links:
Contest University biography
W3LPL Station Tour
W3LPL antenna farm from W8WWVs quadcopter

First SWL receiver: Hallicrafters S-38D receiver

First License: 1959, KN1LPL, Novice,
Upgrade: 1960, Boston, General, K1LPL

W1OP Providence Radio Association

Popular Electronics, Herb Bryer, W9EGQ

First Elmer: Frank Heiss, W1WJY

First Rig:Hallicrafters S-38DAmeco AC1 Transmitter Kit35 foot wire from the
house to a tree80 metersReceiver upgrade: Hallicrafters S108
First DX contact: Mike KZ5MQN first DX contact, Panama Canal Zone

Providence Radio Association

Education: BSEE, University of Rhode Island

Potomac Valley Radio Club

CQ magazine cover description, May 1999 Edition, that said, "Through a
combination of aggressive pursuit of surplus government tower materials and
thoughtful, common sense station design, where he home-brewed the
single-band amplifiers himself, Frank has consistently produced
champagne-budget results with beer-budget input."

June 21st Tornado W3LPL

Confirmed Tornado in Maryland Downs Tower at W3LPL Contest Station

W3AO Field Day

AB105 tower

Columbia Amateur Radio Association

W3LPL Super Station:Elecraft K3 , diversity operationYaesu FTDX 5000 good
on SSB12 operating positions, each position dedicated to one of 6
bands.WinTest Software DX Clusters

PVDXSN Packet Cluster Network

ARRL DX Contest SSB

Phased vertical receive array

8 Circle Array

VE3NEA CW Skimmer automatic DX spotting

Reverse Beacon Network

Contest University - Franks 2016 talk

Recommended first rigs for new or returning hams under $500.00:Kenwood
TS-830SKenwood TS-850Kenwood TS-940S
Under $1000: Yaesu FT1000MP

Most excited by:New technical innovation including:Receiving Antenna
ArraysCW Skimmer
Advice to new or returning hams: Join a local radio club

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Hallicrafters S-38D General Coverage Receiver Ameco AC-1
Transmitter Kit Hallicrafters S-108 Receiver for a rig
under $500.00 US, try the
Kenwood TS830S