Looking for a dream location in the forward Pacific with the chance to track down MW stations from Africa and the Middle East-- in addition to the entire continent of Asia? Consider joining the November 1-7 ocean beach DXpedition at Poipu Kai on Hawaii's Kauai Island-- the closest of the main Hawaiian islands to Asia. This point features an unobstructed salt water path to Asia and the South Pacific, as well as to North and South America.

Last November's Ultralight trip resulted in loggings from Oman, Egypt, Iran, India (2), Bangladesh, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam (5), Bonaire and many other countries-- but this time we hope to have SDR capability by setting up Rockwork-type breakdown versions of broadband loops in the large, open patio area next to the gorgeous 2-BR condos at Poipu Kai-- a 5 minute walk to the best snorkeling beach on Kauai. A Home Depot store about 20 minutes away provides access to broadband loop materials like PVC pipes, antenna wire and concrete bases. A video showing this dream DXing location is posted at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CbS3zUD6hI

My wife and I have once again booked our 6-day vacation through a Costco Travel package, which offers round trip airfare for two (nonstop each way from Seattle), great accommodations in newer 2-BR condos at the Aston at Poipu Kai, a full sized rental car and a $ 50 Costco cash card-- all included in the $ 2.3K cost. For two DXers who would share one of the comfortable condos, the cost of the entire trip (per person) would be about $ 1,200. Three of us are already making plans for an awesome DXing vacation, and if you would like to join us in this hobby thrill of a lifetime, we would be honored to have you with us!

Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA)

Nov. 2018 Kauai DXpedition report posted at https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/p21pc6hddkxejcnf8i3k9gp9ksxvsa0u