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Re: [IRCA] No DUs in AB
At 09:44 PM 8/16/2009, you wrote:
>Walt and Nigel,
>
>Summertime DU- DXing on the ocean beach is supposed to be science and fun
>(like John says), but for those who invest in a short DXpedition, it usually
> ends up being like the radio equivalent of a casino.
>
>While waiting for morning enhancement during a one-night stay, I always try
> to be thankful for just the ocean scenery and peaceful atmosphere-- but of
> course that doesn't really work. Until you hear the first DU at a good
>signal level, you never really know if the trip will be worth it. Compared to
>Asiatic TP's in the fall, DU's are pretty elusive, and I've probably had
>more than my fair share of luck with them at Grayland this summer.
>
>73, Gary
>
Right you are, Gary! I need to be thankful that I hear as many DUs and TPs at my HOME QTH in an urban environment. Indeed I am lucky compared to a lot of folks who revel when they here NHK2 on 747, 774 or 828 and HLCA on 1566....those are usually ho-hum stations for us in Victoria. Yep, I'm especially lucky having my QCI cottage on the ocean-front as well, AND, living within striking distance of Grayland! Things couldn't be better. Besides, to be honest, I wouldn't want to DX every single morning as I think I might get a little tired of it all in doing so. Perhaps the idea of short bursts of DXing is most appealing to me....a la Grayland! .....Walt
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