[IRCA] Oregon Cliff (Rockwork 4) Ultralight DU's for 8-9 (Conclusion)

[d1028gary@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Hello All, 
 
Australian and New Zealand propagation both went into overdrive this morning, with exceptional signals from both areas providing one of the wackiest sessions ever enjoyed at the Cliff. Chuck and TomÂboth made an impromptuÂdecision to extend their stay for this third day-- and they obviously seemed very pleased with their choice. 
 
Once again the Highway 101 turnoff was completely deserted for our DXing efforts, as the "sleeping squatters" chose other sitesÂto parkÂtheir RV's, trucks and cars. Predawn propagation seemed promising as 765-Kahungunu (2.5 kW) hit an S9 level around 1215, along with potent Kiwi signals on other frequencies. Just when it seemed that NZ would rule the session a potent mix on 774 (3LO and Radio Sport) broke out, and Australian signals also started pounding in on other frequencies. 702 kHz featured the Aussie 2BL and the Kiwi MagicÂfighting it outÂat S9 levels around 1304, and by 1310 the parallel check system came under seriousÂduress as both South Pacific areas pounded in at exceptional levels. As mentioned previously a strong 585 station at 1315 seemed to have the format of 2WEB (English with individually-announced songs), but I needed to check 576-2RN to make sure that the station wasn't its RN network parallel 585-7RN in Tasmania.ÂTo my amazementÂ576 had only the 2.5 kW Kiwi station Star, at a pretty potent level (// 657). Still wondering about 585, I went back there 5 minutes later-- only to find 7RN at a strong level (// 576-2RN, which had pushed Star off of the frequency). Chuck and Tom wereÂexperiencing similarÂDU propagation fireworks as exceptional Aussie and Kiwi signals faded in and outÂover and over, fighting for dominance on many frequencies. The entire session seemed like something out of a science fiction novel, running contrary to typical DU-DXing propagation tendencies. I had 3 different stations on 585 at various times (7RN, RadioÂNgati Porou and a presumed 2WEB), all at pretty healthy levels during their brief peaks. Tom had the 1 kW Kiwi 936-Chinese Voice at a potent level, fading in and out every few minutes. 738-Tahiti's nuclear-level signal finally had some DU English completion at 1309, andÂmany of the other 9 kHz-split frequencies wereÂcontested at some point. Anyone who feels bored in their AM-DXing hobby should haveÂbeen with us at Rockwork 4 this morning-- the entire wacky experience would definitely provide a permanent, lifetimeÂcureÂfor the issue. 
 
567Â RNZÂ Wellington, NZÂÂ Movie review and programming preview at S9 level at 1254 
https://app.box.com/s/wiwwixypnseu7tqoztw64dy75wuqrplo  
 
576Â StarÂÂ Hamilton, NZÂÂ New 2.5 kW station sounding pretty healthy with Christian music // 657 at 1317 (657-Star at end of MP3) 
https://app.box.com/s/2u334x5gsholkq5y7ymz1vz8ttwhzkjd . 
 
585Â 7RNÂÂ Hobart, TasmaniaÂÂÂPotent signal // 576 at 1319; playing jazz music at the time 
https://app.box.com/s/q8t7f6rttjs45mev1wo24a85mmudt5al  
 
585Â Radio Ngati PorouÂÂ Ruatoria, NZÂÂ 2 kWÂMaori language KiwiÂwith legendary weak reputationÂsounding fine at 1252-- stronger than 603 // 
https://app.box.com/s/zg1bzp39c288hl4vomiqzs0i6medb6hb  
 
702Â 2BL-Magic MixÂÂ (Sydney, Australia and Auckland, NZ)ÂÂ Stodgy ABC station and new Kiwi oldies broadcaster fighting it outÂwith S9 peaks at 1304 
https://app.box.com/s/6p2thkfm9vxdsqqovo1uo6gkzhmok8os  
 
73 and Good DX, 
Gary DeBock (DXing at Rockwork 4 ocean cliffÂnear Manzanita, OR) 
7.5" loopstick C.Crane Skywave Ultralight + 17" FSL antenna 
 
 
 
 
 
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