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[IRCA] HAWAII DX, PART 2

As noted previously, my wife, a DX-398 and a Gary DeBock FSL went to Kailua-Kona, Kaanapali (Maui) and Lihue (Kauai) 3/29-4/16. Foreign DX was covered previously; this reflects reception of Mainland domestics. There was no DX from Kauai because of overwhelming QRN. All times HST.

Strongest U.S. stations every night from both places:
580-KMJ, 1460-KION, 1110-KBND (usually //KPNW-1120 W/CTC), 1580-KBLA

The post relates to reception of domestic stations. Unanticipated loggings:
630 - KIDD (strange variety of semiclassical music)
630 - CHED 4/3 9pm, Maui
640 - Unknown under KFI (probably KYUK)
660 - KTNN (chanting) and CFFR
790 - KABC
850 - KICY abrupt carrier cut mid-hymn 9pm 4/10 from Maui
850 - OC 8:55p, Maui (perhaps KICY w/early signoff or prep for pattern change)
860 - K-Talk, KPAM or KTRB (maybe it was K-Pam)
890 - KBBI 4/6 9pm, Maui
910 - SS, KKSF?
920 - SS?
960 - CFAC Jets Network, 4/10, 8p Maui
970 - KFBX Fairbanks w/wx, 4/3 9pm Maui
1140 - CHRB mixed with KHTK
1150 - KEIB LA
1170 - KLOK Asian, 4/11 8p, Maui
1320 - KIFM Sacto. ESPN
1380 - CTC, presumed KTKZ
1550 - Asian (either KZDG or KRPI)
1600 - KVRI (Asian)
1600 - UNID - ESPN

Other expected regulars:
670-KBOI, 680-KNBR, 710-KIRO, 720-KDWN, 730-CHMJ, 750-KXTG, 770-KTTH, 780-KKOH, 820-KGNW, 840-KXNT, 930-CJCA, 950-KJR, 980-CKNW, 1010-CBR, 1050-KTCT, 1060-CKMX (under KIPA), 1070-KNX, 1090-sports, 1100-KFAX sometimes, 1120-KPNW, 1160-KSL, 1190-KEX, 1300-KAPL, 1410-CFTE, 1510-KGA w/Asian under (KSFN?), 1530-KFBK (w/someone under), 1560-KNWZ, 1590-KLIV, 1640-religion (probably KDIA).

For the record, there are Hawaiians on 550 570 590 650 670 690 740 760 830 880 900 940 990 1040 1060 1080 1110 1210 1240 1270 1370 1420 1500 1540 1570.

Both Kailua-Kona (Big Island) and Kaanapali (Maui) are on the West side of their islands. Also, our rooms in both places were facing South/Southwest which was desirable because I was seeking stations in those directions. This was not favorable for Mainland station receptions but that seemed not to be a problem.

The dial was very porous the night of 4/11 on Maui. Also, there was something on just about every domestic frequency while driving around Poipu, Kauai the night of 4/15.

It was fun. Thanks to Gary DeBock for his creation. For the record, TSA people at airports in Kona and Kahului were mystified and took 10-15 minutes to explore before letting the FSL through. Having the descriptive booklet helped.

Aloha!

Pete Taylor
Tacoma, WA
FSL courtesy of Gary DeBock






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