[IRCA] Reviewing SDR Recordings & Western DX Questions

[Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks to all who've commented on the topic.

Most of those who've replied are interested in foreign DX, and have been 
logging domestic stations for many years. That make sense,  because the 
purchase of some SDR's indicate a "hard core" interest in MW DXing. My 
situation is significantly different. I pursued MW DXing as a hobby on a 
regular basis for about four years. Most of that time, I expended my 
energy as the CPC for both NRC and IRCA--tons of fun arranging DX Tests, 
but it didn't put a lot of stations in the logbook.

Then, as now, most of my time is at work, in front of a computer. I 
often joke that my hobby isn't radio but rather my hobby is reading 
e-mail lists devoted to radio!

A move to a new home meant starting all over in rebuilding the shack, 
antennas, etc. Five years later, and I'm just now returning to the hobby 
with any kind of serious effort. My log book has less than 1,000 
stations so far, including domestic stations.

My primary interest has always been in DXing Western states. Any station 
with a "K" is great for me. The Western US still maintains a stronger 
"regional" nature with more interesting local content. Listening to 
stations out there reminds me of the AM radio of my childhood.

I'm certain that recording TOH's on even my SDR-IQ will quickly add to 
the number of stations in my logbook. That's exciting to me, so I'm 
looking for tips on how to manage that review process. After reading all 
the comments, I think I'll start small and concentrate on recording 
sunset and sunrise periods to start. Once I get a feel for how long the 
review process is going to take, I can always expand to overnight periods.

Since my primary interest is in Western US stations, I assume that 
sunset is going to be the most productive for me, correct? Any other 
tips on how to improve my chances of logging new Western domestics from 
here in Alabama?






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Les Rayburn, N1LF
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