Some of Frank's projects and his memorial
The marker light atop the 85-foot WZEU-LP STL tower needs to be replaced. The old bulb is a store-bought 60W incandescent, and the replacement is an LED equivalent. (This photo contributed by Dan)
Hello! (This photo contributed by Dan)
(This photo contributed by Dan)
A working tower marker light atop Frank's Mailbox
Closeup of the mailbox tower light with Frank's 165' radio tower in the background
On top is WFJV's last antenna (manufactured by OMB), on the bottom is the station's previous antenna (Nicom BKG-77).
Larger view including the Remote Pickup Antenna (bottom) and Television Receive antennas.
Studio-to-Transmitter Antenna mounted on the house. Frank used a wireless link instead of a cable because it helped suppress lightning damage at the studio. Lightning was a prominent obstacle during summer months, but Frank was timely with his repairs, so nobody would ever know the difference.
Alternate view of transmit antenna
WFJV tower base next to the transmitter dog house.
Frank's prized FM receive antenna. Despite the high RF environment, Frank could point this antenna to receive nearly any station capable of being received using his 70's-era Kenwood receiver in the living room.
Frank's ashes buried at their final resting place - next to his radio tower.
Radio People: Jim and Anna Trapani (WEFA-LP Ocala, FL), Dan Phillips (WZEU-LP Weeki Wachee, FL), Paul Francis (WPLP-LP Athens, GA), Heather and Chuck Franklin (tower and antenna installer). Photo taken after the post-memorial meal at Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River.