Re: [IRCA] Big Island DXing

[Neil Kazaross <neilkaz58@xxxxxxxxx>]

I would expect that a setup like Richard Wood had might hear all 6
continents most days.

On Wed, Apr 12, 2017 at 1:46 PM, Chuck Hutton <charlesh3@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Colin:
>
>
> All six continents have been heard on MW from Hawaii. In fact, Richard
> Wood heard bunches of  European and Middle East stations (along with lots
> of NA, SA, Australia and Asia) from Hawaii.
>
>
> Much more is possible than just the Pacific - Australian - Far East stuff.
>
>
> Chuck
>
>
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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.
>
>
> > Subject: Big 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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