Gary shares some catches from the first day of the Rockwork 5 DXpedition

FSL Antennas poised to grab DX! (Photo: Gary DeBock)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Gary DeBock, who shares an update from the latest Rockwork (Utralight) DXpedition. Gary notes (in bold):

First day FSL antenna setup at the Rockwork 5 ocean cliff near Manzanita, Oregon (Craig Barnes in the photo)– outstanding conditions for 558-Fiji and 1017-Tonga!

558 Radio Fiji One Suva, Fiji Awesome signal with island music and medley song ID on the half hour at 1230 (including “Radio Fiji One, Na Domoiviti” at 1:36) :

https://archive.org/download/558R.FijiOne1229z080118CCSWANR/558-R.FijiOne-1229z080118CCSWANR.MP3

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765 Radio Kahungunu Napier-Hastings, NZ The usual S9 signal from this 2.5 kW overachiever with distinctive Maori music at 1218:

https://archive.org/download/558R.FijiOne1229z080118CCSWANR/765-R.Kahungunu-1218z080118D808ANR.MP3

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1017 A3Z Nuku’alofa, Tonga Monster signal with island music at the start of the session at 1221:

https://archive.org/download/558R.FijiOne1229z080118CCSWANR/1017-A3Z-1221z080118D808ANR.MP3

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Monster signal with island music near the close of the session at 1314 (in other words, all session long):

https://archive.org/download/558R.FijiOne1229z080118CCSWANR/1017-A3Z-1314z080118D808ANR.MP3

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Wow! Impressive catches, Gary! Someday I would love to join your team as you snag signals from the edge of the Rockwork cliff.

Thanks for sharing, Gary and good DX!

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