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- Subject: Fw: [IRCA] Big Island DXing
- From: Bob Coomler <w7swl@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2017 19:01:56 +0000 (UTC)
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No question at all that Hawaii is a great spot ... for DXing too. Â:-) Â My thoughts were more based on specific locations given that most of the islands have significant signal blocking volcanic ridges. ÂWhen I was last on the Big Island (near Honoka'a, NE side), I had a killer spot for all but to the east, but ended up with inescapable noise for a solar power system. Â"Due diligence" will be job #1 next time!
Bob Coomler W7SWLTucson, AZ
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From: R. Colin Newell <coffeecanuck@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Bob Coomler <w7swl@xxxxxxxxx>; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America <irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: Re: [IRCA] Big Island DXing
I have made 12 "pilgrimages" to Kona in the past 20 years and that would be the dream location --
Much like Easter Island - the location totally puts you in the drivers seat for some of the World's best DX -
Because you can chase Austral-Asia and the Americas.
Having heard Alaska crystal clear in Hawaii, it is well within the realm of possibility that Europe is likely doable from Hawaii as well.
It would just take the right sort of DXer to step up and do it -
All continents on medium wave from one location -- possible from Hawaii.
Discuss.Â
Subject:ÂBig Island DXing
I've been following the Kona adventures with great interest and envy. I was wondering, has anyone been to, or considered, listening from South Point at the very southern end of the island or Hawi at the very north end? Both would seem to offer good east-west shots. Hawi has some horizon blockage to the south (no big deal), but is a pleasant small village. South Point can get windy, is a bit isolated and might not be the best place to spend the night, but no immediate blockage and very quiet electrically.
Bob Coomler W7SWLTucson, AZ
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