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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73,
Les Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 35114
EM63nf
6M VUCC #1712
AMSAT #38965
Grid Bandits #222
Southeastern VHF Society
Central States VHF Society Life Member
Six Club #2484
Active on 6 Meters thru 1296, 10GHz & Light
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