Re: [IRCA] DXing the Western US [ Grandpa, DON'T Tell Me About the Good Ole Days ]

[Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Nick,

Kaz has briefly chimed in---but I'll eagerly await his more detailed 
replies.

One thing that would be helpful would be some target stations that 
*SHOULD* be possible for me to log at certain times of the year on SS 
skip. For some reason, my brain just refuses to grasp the concepts 
involved. Maybe someone could provide a "Top Ten" lists of Western SS 
targets?

73,

Les N1LF

On 5/23/2015 9:47 AM, Nick Hall-Patch wrote:
> Neil Kazaross gave a good talk on the subject of sunset skip at the 
> Minneapolis convention Les, and used many illustrations of western 
> stations heard in his part of the world.   I'd certainly ask him.
>
> best wishes,
>
> Nick
>
> At 00:46 23-05-15, you wrote:
> > With apologies to the Judds for their hit song.
> >
> > My primary interest in AM DXing is logging domestic stations in the 
> > Western part of the U.S. Probably because i enjoy traveling in that 
> > scenery, and the people are wonderful. No matter the reason, any 
> > station with a "K" call is a thrill for me to log.
> >
> > I started my DXing career in the late 1990's, right about the time 
> > that Total Recorder software made automated monitoring possible. That 
> > fit well with my busy lifestyle, so it's continued to dominate my 
> > efforts since. Not spending much "live" time at the dials, I've never 
> > appreciated the opportunities for Sunrise and Sunset (SR/SS) DXing to 
> > it's full extent.
> >
> > One fond memory is setting at a state park with a portable receiver 
> > at sunset, waiting for a daytime station in the East to sign off, 
> > revealing a Nebraska station loud and clear giving farm reports 
> > underneath. I don't recall the call or the frequency, but it's in my 
> > log.
> >
> > Fast forward to 2015. I'm not eager to add to my totals for Western 
> > stations. I'd like to ask other DX'er what strategies, equipment, 
> > antennas, etc they use when looking for new ones out West.
> >
> > I've asked this question before, and usually receive a lot of stories 
> > about "how it used to be" before the rules changes, when the clear 
> > channels dominated, etc. Many articles written about SR and SS DXing 
> > also either focus on the historical aspect, or assume that everyone 
> > reading knows how it used to be, and only talk about how bad it is now.
> >
> > So--while I appreciate the history--I'm more interested in putting 
> > new ones in the log today. Any DX'ers have suggestions on how best to 
> > do that now in 2015?
> >
> > Knowledge is always appreciated. Thanks in advance.
> >
> >
> > --
> > 73,
> >
> >
> > Les Rayburn, N1LF
> > Maylene, AL
> > EM63
> >
> > Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle
> > Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA
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> >
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73,


Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63

Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle
Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA

Elad FDM-S2 SDR, SDR-IQ,Funcube Pro, Wellbrooke ALA-1530+ loop, Clifton 
Lab Active Whip,
Quantum Phaser, Kiwa Loop, Palstar MW Pre-Selector

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