Re: [IRCA] Exploring The Possibility Of An Alaskan DXpedition

[Walter Salmaniw <canswl@xxxxxxxxx>]

Paul, thanks for putting this out to the universe.  That's very kind of you
to volunteer.  Our hobby is a narrow one, and most of us have to work to
survive.  Not many would be able to afford the airfare to Galena, I'm
sure.   I shudder to think how much it would be, knowing how terrible the
fares are for me just to fly to Masset and back.  It's cheaper to fly to
Europe often, compared to my < 1000 km flight from Victoria (via Vancouver)
to Masset!  So, I do hope that you get some interest.  Don't feel bad if
you do not, though.  I'm sure many of us do the Walter Mitty thing with
your postings!  I'm fortunate since I've experienced many of the great
loggings you submit from Masset.  It is pretty magical.  Don't completely
rule out doing a solo DXpedition from your vehicle.  Just an overnighter
would give you a taste of the possibilities.  We've all done that in the
past.  I know I used to drive out to Sombrio Beach (about 1 1/2 hours from
Victoria, and very isolated) to DX, sometimes for more than a night, as
well as on Haida Gwaii, where I'm usually on my own totally, especially if
I drive out to Rose Spit which involves some pretty wild drive access to
get there via 4 x 4.  The results are well worth it, though!  73,...Walt

On Tue, Dec 6, 2016 at 12:04 PM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. <
walkerbroadcasting@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I have the perfect location for one form the standpoint we are 200 miles
> from the nearest operating AM station. My location is also 3-4ish miles
> from the nearest power lines. There is no cell service out at my proposed
> Dx'ing site so live updates would be impossible.
>
> It is unfortunately cold, very very cold... -25-30 below on average right
> now.
>
> My boss knows of my intentions and is ok with me using the land a few miles
> outside of Galena for this for a night or two.
>
> We could get a tent and find a way to heat it but we'd need alot of
> batteries to keep radios ad laptops running
>
> I've got a place that can hold 3 people, in addition to me.. my 2nd bedroom
> can hold 2 folks and the living room couch can hold 1 person.
>
> No AM RF interference or overload, no electrical interference.. and
> darkness after 4pm  in January, 430pm in February. All you'd need to do is
> pay for the airfare to get here.There is plenty of room for antennas.
>
> I really want to do this, but it'd be pretty hard for me to accomplish it
> alone, I think.
>
> A few Dx'ers have discussed this offlist but I'd really like to see it
> happen.
>
> Paul
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