Re: [IRCA] My AM & SW targets

["Martin Foltz" <martinfoltz@xxxxxxx>]

Paul,

I lived in Michigan until 1984 and I heard ZBVI once, probably late 70's. I
think I still have a recording of them. Wrote many times and never received
a verie. :(

You will need strong auroral conditions and a loop or antenna that's
directional south. Be patient but time is running out this season.

I also heard and QSL'd Solomon Islands but on 5020 kHz. You will need to
find out when others are hearing it and consistently listen for them during
that time. I suspect closer to 1 AM EDT would be your best bet.

Good luck.

Martin Foltz

> Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 13:33:50 +0000
> From: Saul Chernos <sauldx@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: Re: [IRCA] My AM & SW targets
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> Paul,
> I can't speak to shortwave, but here are some thoughts for chasing and
> logging targets:
> (1) Be patient and sit on the frequency at optimum times for a good
> half hour;
> (2) If nothing yields after half an hour move on and DX other channels
> or do something else.
> (3) If ZBVI (or any other target) has a webstream, have that running at
> the same time, and wait for a parallel.
> (4) Know optimum times a station is likely to appear (sunset, sunrise,
> pre/post-sunset, pre/post-sunrise, overnight, special sign-on/off
> times, times when an anthem is played, etc.
> (5) Do all of these, especially when conditions are working more to
> your target's advantage (ie., with ZBVI 780 when cx are auroral and
> Chicago is likely to take a hit of some kind and also yield more than
> super-pest Radio Coro Venezuela.
> (6) If auroral conditions are hot, and a southern target isn't coming
> in, and you feel like taking a break, you can always check a half hour
> or hour later...
> (7) If conditions are really hot and you can't be there, record...
> (8) Record all your DX anyhow. It's amazing how often an ID or other
> valuable clue pops out of the mud with incredible suddenness. Recording
> spares the DXer that awful, "Did I really just hear that" sensation.
> My 8 cents worth...
> Saul


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