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[IRCA] July Rockwork 4 DU-DXpedition-- Ultralight Radio + FSL Loggings
- Subject: [IRCA] July Rockwork 4 DU-DXpedition-- Ultralight Radio + FSL Loggings
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- Thread-topic: July Rockwork 4 DU-DXpedition-- Ultralight Radio + FSL Loggings
From July 5-11 another wild ocean cliff DXpedition was conducted at the Rockwork 4 turnoff on Highway 101, a sweeping ocean view site about 419 feet (158 meters) above the Pacific. Most of the DXpedition participants were from other countries-- in addition to Tom Rothlisberger and I, we had Nick Hall-Patch from Victoria, BC, and the noted Japanese DXers Hiroo Nakagawa and Satoshi Miyauchi.
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Propagation definitely favored New Zealand (in one of the most Kiwi-slanted trips that has ever been observed here). Although we had a near-daily blowtorch signal from 738-Tahiti and occasional reception from 1017-Tonga, Australian signals generally had a rough time in the NZ-slanted conditions. Tom and I both agree that overall propagation was down somewhat from the exceptional conditions we enjoyed last summer (with good reception of stations like 558-6WA and 558-Fiji) but the chance to welcome the Japanese DXers made the experience especially memorable, andÂtheir skill and determination was an inspiration to us all. Listed below are the DU loggings made with my Ultralight radio + FSL antenna combos, which performed quite well throughout the vicious weather challenges on July 10th (better than the drenched and shivering DXer that created them, actually). The DU loggings made by the other DXers will no doubt exceed these, but we all had great fun together, and are looking forward to the next joint DXpedition (either here, or inÂJapan).
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531ÂÂ 4KZÂÂ (Innisfail, Australia, 10 kW)ÂÂÂMIA duringÂKiwi-slanted propagation on most mornings, it made it through at a modest level with itsÂclassic oldies format and interval signal during PI fade at 1209 on 7-5
https://app.box.com/s/phtsbdii0tatmxeb0qfq677it0emsa3i ÂÂ
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531ÂÂ More FMÂÂ (Alexandra, NZ, 2 kW)ÂÂ Rare low-powered Kiwi station played hard to get, but did show up during a deep PI fadeÂin Kiwi -slanted propagation at 1222 on 7-6. This Kiwi English monologÂsounds mostly garbled to me, butÂthe first 5 seconds certainly sounds like "Welcome time to More FM's blog..." (headphones recommended)
https://app.box.com/s/q527grcf5ee5q2l402sjiwl3syn8d8g4 ÂÂ
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531ÂÂ PIÂÂ (Auckland, NZ, 5 kW)ÂÂ Samoan broadcaster dominated on all 7 days with good signals, although 4KZ and More FM did manage toÂget throughÂat times. ThisÂgood-level Samoan female speech on 7-5 was typical
https://app.box.com/s/pe8gr1917b4vn3gccskee5gep6go7cft Â
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567ÂÂ RNZÂÂ (Wellington, NZ, 50 kW)ÂÂ Most of this big gun's legendary transoceanicÂsignal seems to have been destroyed along with its old tower (during the recent demolition). It showed up weakly on all 7 days, although always inferior in strength to its 675 parallel
https://app.box.com/s/2mqql3qwk3vxg0ym5iu4tpi5f8ppvvj7 Â
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576ÂÂ 2RNÂÂ (Sydney, Australia, 50 kW)ÂÂ Kiwi-slanted propagation hit this RN-network big gun pretty hard, but it did show up with mediocre signals not // 657 at 1237 on 7-8
https://app.box.com/s/g39m6brj1dgh6qwx5i7m8xz45ynqu9yy
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576 Star (Hamilton, NZ, 2.5 kW) The "DwarfÂStar" (ex-The Word)Âwas strong enoughÂwith its Christian female vocal music to confirm the parallel with 657 at 1244 on 7-11. The first 12 seconds in the recording areÂ576-Star, and the lastÂ12 seconds are the 657 parallel https://app.box.com/s/m548dxdvwu1ke99z4e1y2r12prfdf809 Â
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585ÂÂÂRadio Ngati Porou (Ruatoria, NZ, 2 kW) WispyÂmaleÂspeech was received at 1234 on 7-6Âsounding like the usual Maori announcer, butÂthe 603 // apparently started a new songÂright during theÂparallel check. SignalÂnosedived thereafter.
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594ÂÂ RhemaÂÂ (Timaru/ Wanganui, NZ, 5/ 2 kW)ÂÂ Modest level Christian music // 684 at 1250 on 7-6. Usually a little stronger than the 684 parallel, with no sign of Aussie big gun 3WV during the Kiwi-slanted conditions https://app.box.com/s/m2d7qbws87z5z1jg8d8n4lvqmz298p8k ÂÂÂÂÂ
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603ÂÂ Radio WaateaÂÂ (Auckland, NZ, 5 kW)ÂÂ 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 Â
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657ÂÂ StarÂÂ (Wellington/ Tauranga, NZ, 50/ 10 kW)ÂÂ Christian hymn broadcaster owned the frequency during the Kiwi-slanted conditions, with this good-level music at 1211 on the last day of Â7-11
https://app.box.com/s/mxti60qwfcc3298c541ak4k5p9s3vqj5
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675ÂÂ RNZ NationalÂÂ (Christchurch, NZ, 10 kW)ÂÂ 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 Â
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684ÂÂ RhemaÂÂ (Gisborne, NZ, 5 kW)ÂÂ Christian contemporary music broadcaster with fairly good signals // 594 at 1247 on 7-9; Tony W. says that the tower property has been sold and eviction is forthcoming
https://app.box.com/s/691ddrcehygaiko5pgpll2jp1nu1en91
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702ÂÂ 2BLÂÂ (Sydney, Australia, 50 kW)ÂÂ 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 Â
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702ÂÂ MagicÂÂ (Auckland, NZ, 10 kW)ÂÂ Capable of blistering signals when Kiwi propagation was enhanced, this oldie music broadcaster was the only DU on the frequency on 5 of 7 daysÂ
https://app.box.com/s/gtd8u8zxduwpirycbso99kigyum2ja5c Â
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738ÂÂ Radio PolynesieÂÂ (Mahina, Tahiti, 20 kW)ÂÂ A real blowtorch on most days, this French-language signalÂat 1233 on 7-9Âwas the strongest DU recording made during the trip, and seriously tested the crunch resistance of my Ultralight radio
https://app.box.com/s/pw2gpfgh7vd19b33yz8ag7466y18462t Â
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756ÂÂ RNZÂÂ (Auckland, NZ, 10 kW)ÂÂ Pretty good signal with music // 675 at 1212 on 7-8, a good demonstration of the cliff's ability to cut down splatter from the 750-Portland pest (50 kW and only 70 miles away)
https://app.box.com/s/qlx6esrtgccrg32pkwqt0yr71suuw52d
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765ÂÂ Radio KahungunuÂÂ (Napier-Hastings, NZ, 2.5 kW)ÂÂ Once again this low-powered MaoriÂnetwork station acted very much like a Kiwi big gun throughout the week. Maori and Motown music is the norm, as in this recording // 603 at 1215 on 7-8
https://app.box.com/s/p04c5i3fvvpxfw449nbsa2jlwmipsh6n Â
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774ÂÂ 3LOÂÂ (Melbourne, Australia, 50 kW)ÂÂÂLR Network big gun was strongÂat 1222 on 7-5 but missing in action under Radio Sport on most days
https://app.box.com/s/egf89xhr29obvisblm7cb9bzehid62jh
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774ÂÂ Radio SportÂÂ (New Plymouth, NZ, 5 kW)ÂÂ Not nearly as strong as its 792 parallel, it was hit hard by Seattle splatter on most mornings, and never came up in strength for a decent recording
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783ÂÂ Access RadioÂÂ (Wellington, NZ, 10 kW)ÂÂ Multi-cultural station with varied ethnic programming, this apparent Samoan language music andÂspeech was received at 1241 on 7-7Â https://app.box.com/s/yg4xp9r7er4hyul4jvcpsr5x747vqkf2
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792ÂÂ Radio SportÂÂ (Hamilton, NZ, 5 kW)ÂÂ Fairly strong on most mornings withÂits network relay of Fox Sports News, the Yankee-accented EnglishÂowned the frequencyÂon all 7 days (overÂthe MIA Oz big gun 4RN)Â
https://app.box.com/s/um0gfok28blvq90n0eeoeuuoq3v5jzzy
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828ÂÂ 3GIÂÂ (Sale, Australia, 10 kW)ÂÂ On a couple of occasions this LR network big gun was just strong enough to confirm the parallel with 774, but most often it was in a ghostly mix with a presumed Radio Trackside (which never came up in strength for a decent recording).
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891ÂÂ 5ANÂÂ (Adelaide, Australia, 50 kW)ÂÂ Another underperforming Oz big gun, it was usually in a threshold-level mix with another DU English station (probably 4TAB).
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936ÂÂ Chinese VoiceÂÂ (Auckland, NZ, 1 kW)ÂÂ A prime target during enhanced Kiwi propagation, this low-powered ethnic station came through with fairly good-level music and Chinese speech during exceptional propagation at 1243 on 7-6
https://app.box.com/s/sng6i7c70sqm3e5bpymy3mfy1dbpbfdn Â
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1008ÂÂ Newstalk ZBÂÂ (Tauranga, NZ, 10 kW)ÂÂ Getting through the 1010 splatter at a modest level // 1035 at 1220 on 7-7. Generally not as strong as either the 1035 or 1044 parallel
https://app.box.com/s/8l5sn7mayuwkzs896lbciw4s1e8738dw Â
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1017ÂÂ A3ZÂÂ (Nuku'alofa,ÂTonga, 10 kW)ÂÂ Rushed antenna setupÂprior toÂ1130 on 7-9 paid off with a fairly good-level logging ofÂmale speech from this station, the only foreign language DU on the frequency. Since A3Z's sign off is usually prior to sunrise enhancement at the cliff,Âthe best chance to track it downÂis during its late Saturday night transmission, when it typically stays on a little later
https://app.box.com/s/jz35gvlr8re5ldfqol9h6ux0kd04dea5 Â
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1035ÂÂ Newstalk ZBÂÂ (Wellington, NZ, 20 kW)ÂÂ The flagship relay of this talk radio network had potent signals on most mornings, including this excellent-level discussion concerning NZ real estate at 1222 on 7-8
https://app.box.com/s/a21xkbboz6pbbqj73lj0ted4ft3fjiua Â
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1044ÂÂ Newstalk ZBÂÂ (Dunedin, NZ, 10 kW)ÂÂ Fairly strong on most mornings with the usual call-in talk program and occasional musicÂ// 1035. This recording was at 1210 on 7-9
https://app.box.com/s/z7flaydc0if63v9qhro7deyvp3rno67d ÂÂÂÂÂ
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1386ÂÂ Radio TaranaÂÂ (Auckland, NZ, 10 kW)ÂÂ Hindu music broadcaster pounded in when Kiwi propagation was enhanced (as in this recording at 1246Âon 7-6), otherwise it got lost in splatter
https://app.box.com/s/aaguop8hp57aa38eulommx06tm3l22qw Â
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1503ÂÂ Radio SportÂÂ (Wellington/ Christchurch, NZ, 5/ 2,5 kW)ÂÂ Yankee English from the relay of Fox Sports News (// 792) was usually audible on this frequency on all 7 days
https://app.box.com/s/wed793j34pnu0thkulc3w8o7v716gs98
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73 and Good DX,
Gary DeBock (DXing at the Rockwork 4 ocean cliff near Manzanita, OR, USA)
7.5" loopstick C.crane SWP Ultralights (3) +
15" and 17" FSL antennas
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