Re: [IRCA] July Rockwork 4 DXpedition-- Top Ten Signals from the South Pacific

[d1028gary@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Thanks for your comment on theÂocean cliffÂrecordings, Walt. 
 
I'm sure that the high point for this DXpedition was the chance to chase DU's together with the Japanese DXers, and make some lasting international friendships. Already there are plans for future joint DXpeditions at this site,Âas well asÂparticipation by North American DXers in Japanese DXing sessions. The Japanese have been especially fascinated by the modified Ultralight radios, with both Hiroo and Satoshi bringing two such homemade models to the ocean cliff this month. Speaking of 738-Tahiti, Satoshi made an awesome video of his S9 reception of the station on his stand-alone 3" FSL Tecsun PL-380 model on the last day of the DXpedition. 
 
73, Gary 
 
 

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From: "Walter Salmaniw" <canswl@xxxxxxxxx> 
To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" <irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 8:14:13 PM 
Subject: Re: [IRCA] July Rockwork 4 DXpedition-- Top Ten Signals from the South Pacific 

Gary, thanks for providing such great audio clips. Â738 is sure an 
impressive signal, matched here in Victoria by Colin Newell's phenomenal 
set up these days! Â73, ÂWalt 

On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 2:52 AM, <d1028gary@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: 

> The ocean cliff DXpedition conducted this month from the Rockwork 4 
> Highway 101 turnoff (near Manzanita, Oregon) from July 5-11 featured an 
> international DXing group, with most of the members coming from other 
> countries. We were especially honored to welcome the noted Japanese DXers 
> Hiroo Nakagawa and Satoshi Miyauchi, who certainly had full exposure to the 
> thrills of ocean cliff DXing (in more ways than one). 
> As is typical at this ocean cliff site South Pacific propagation was 
> seriously slanted toward New Zealand, although we had several good 
> Australian signals, an almost daily blowtorch signal from 738-Tahiti and 
> occasional reception of 1017-Tonga. The recordings below were all made on 
> my Ultralight radio + FSL antenna systems, and represent the ten strongest 
> DU signals observed over the 7-session trip. Both Tom and Nick were at the 
> cliff for 3 sessions (July 9-11), while the Japanese were with us on July 
> 10th and 11th. As most of you know by now, the July 10th session was 
> notable for vicious rain and wind, making our antenna setup and DXing 
> session a legendary struggle against the weather. Trying hard to adjust 
> during their first session at the cliff, the Japanese probably wondered if 
> a tsunami would hit us next. 
> 
> 531 Â PI Â (Auckland, NZ, 5 kW) Â Samoan broadcaster dominated on all 7 
> days with good signals, although 4KZ and More FM did manage to get 
> through at times. This good-level Samoan female speech on 7-5 was typical 
> https://app.box.com/s/pe8gr1917b4vn3gccskee5gep6go7cft 
> 
> 603  Radio Waatea  (Auckland, NZ, 5 kW)  Usually the strongest of the 
> Maori network, this vibrant regular plays a mix of Maori and Motown music. 
> Its strongest signal was on the last day (7-11) at 1218 
> https://app.box.com/s/xdxju7jr1flspiln9nz1havsvd8gy85o 
> 
> 675  RNZ National  (Christchurch, NZ, 10 kW)  The new kingpin of RNZ 
> network transoceanic strength (after the demise of 567's old tower), this 
> relay consistently outperformed its 50 kW parallel. This signal at 1257 on 
> 7-8 was typical 
> https://app.box.com/s/wx9b9i1dex7mqyrb9b9zgbnk1n3svwew 
> 
> 702 Â 2BL Â (Sydney, Australia, 50 kW) Â Easily pushing 702-Magic aside 
> whenever it showed up, this Oz big gun was the dominant station on both 7-7 
> and 7-10. The interview format was much different from Magic's oldie music 
> https://app.box.com/s/f0qfop5x7ymw1gbyowg65obveuqjwf6m 
> 
> 702  Magic  (Auckland, NZ, 10 kW)  Capable of blistering signals when 
> Kiwi propagation was enhanced, this oldie music broadcaster was the only DU 
> on the frequency on 5 of 7 days 
> https://app.box.com/s/gtd8u8zxduwpirycbso99kigyum2ja5c 
> 
> 738  Radio Polynesie  (Mahina, Tahiti, 20 kW)  A real blowtorch on most 
> days, this French-language signal at 1233 on 7-9 was the strongest DU 
> recording made during the trip, and seriously tested the crunch resistance 
> of my Ultralight radio 
> https://app.box.com/s/pw2gpfgh7vd19b33yz8ag7466y18462t 
> 
> 765  Radio Kahungunu  (Napier-Hastings, NZ, 2.5 kW)  Once again this 
> low-powered Maori network station acted very much like a Kiwi big gun 
> throughout the week. Maori and Motown music // 603 is the norm, as in this 
> recording at 1215 on 7-8 
> https://app.box.com/s/p04c5i3fvvpxfw449nbsa2jlwmipsh6n 
> 
> 774 Â 3LO Â (Melbourne, Australia, 50 kW) Â LR Network big gun was 
> strong at 1222 on 7-5 but missing in action under Radio Sport on most days 
> https://app.box.com/s/egf89xhr29obvisblm7cb9bzehid62jh 
> 
> 1035 Â Newstalk ZB Â (Wellington, NZ, 20 kW) Â The flagship relay of this 
> talk radio network had potent signals on most mornings, including this 
> discussion concerning NZ real estate at 1222 on 7-8 
> https://app.box.com/s/a21xkbboz6pbbqj73lj0ted4ft3fjiua 
> 
> 1386  Radio Tarana  (Auckland, NZ, 10 kW)  Hindu music broadcaster 
> pounded in when Kiwi propagation was enhanced (as in this recording at 
> 1246 on 7-6), otherwise got lost in splatter 
> https://app.box.com/s/aaguop8hp57aa38eulommx06tm3l22qw 
> 
> Of course many other DU signals were heard during the DXpedition, and a 
> full report will be drafted after all of the recordings are reviewed. 
> 
> 73 and Good DX, 
> Gary DeBock (DXing at the Rockwork 4 ocean cliff near Manzanita, Oregon, 
> USA) 
> 7.5" loopstick C.Crane Skywave Ultralights (3)+ 
> 17" and 15" DXpedition FSL antennas (Tom R.'s DXpedition Team Photo posted 
> at https://app.box.com/s/xd8j1u7a7k5w9wvyflmrgjo49356203d Â) 
> 
> 
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