<<< We split up with the idea of comparing the 2 locations. We think 4 has horizon blockage from 300 degrees northward so might not give us some Asians. It does have a better "backscreen" cliff wall behind it. Rockworks 2 has no horizon blockage towards Asia. But a bit more signal might leak in from behind with the less imposing cliff wall behind it. >>> Your assessment of the relative cliff geometry is very accurate, Chuck. It would be great if Rockwork 2 had a "perfectly shaped" cliff for Asian reception like Rockwork 4 has for DU reception, but its shape isn't nearly so dramatic. We have only scratched the surface in investigating ocean cliff transoceanic propagation, though, so we probably still have quite a few discoveries in store. <<< Guy and I have a better impression of Asiatic reception from Rockworks 4 than you. Perhaps because we have been there in the fall (TP season) while your comments mention July lack of TPs. >>> After investigating all of the northwest Oregon ocean cliffs from 2011-2012 there was only one that I thought would really perform for Asian TP's-- Cape Perpetua. Unfortunately it is remote, highly exposed to foul weather and extremely cramped for broadband antenna setup (at the Highway 101 turnoff, that is). Rockwork 2 is closer to Puget Sound and has much more antenna setup space, but doesn't offer the same cliff geometry. If given a choice between Rockwork 2 and 4 for Asian TP reception, though, Rockwork 2 should be preferable. Of course, when Asian propagation is dreary along the entire west coast neither location is likely to meet expectations. Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA) ----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Hutton" <charle...@msn.com> To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2015 8:42:36 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Rockworks, Oregon Non-DX Report for Oct. 24th Gary - We split up with the idea of comparing the 2 locations. We think 4 has horizon blockage from 300 degrees northward so might not give us some Asians. It does have a better "backscreen" cliff wall behind it. Rockworks 2 has no horizon blockage towards Asia. But a bit more signal might leak in from behind with the less imposing cliff wall behind it. Guy and I have a better impression of Asiatic reception from Rockworks 4 than you. Perhaps because we have been there in the fall (TP season) while your comments mention July lack of TPs. Chuck > Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2015 20:00:08 -0700 > From: d...@guyatkins.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Rockworks, Oregon Non-DX Report for Oct. 24th > > Hi Gary, there were two of us at Rock works 2 and two of us at Rockworks 4. > In fact, each location had a Flag or ALA100LN mast supported loop (50 or > more feet in circumference) as well as one or more Wellbrook 1-meter active > loops at each site. > > Our results were the same at each turnout, no matter what antenna :^( > > It's safe to say that it just wasn't a morning to set the log books on fire! > > 73, > > Guy Atkins > Puyallup, WA > DXing at the Rockworks cliffs near Manzanita, OR > _______________________________________________ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original > contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its > editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
