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John Barnard · April 2nd 09, 07:17 AM posted to rec.radio.shortwave

Drifter wrote:
John Barnard wrote:
wrote:
On Mar 31, 7:00 pm,
wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:19:33 UTC, wrote:
for all those interested in following my MW DXpeditions, the latest
one is posted at:
http://www.dxing.info/dxpeditions/seefontein_2009_03.dx
John Plimmer, Montagu, Western Cape Province, South Africa
John,
Very exciting reading! You always amaze me with your NA catches from
down under! I am also glad to actually read something that has to do
with "radio" on a radio group. You mentioned that your DX site is
being threatened by the sea? How so? I love reading about your use
of the Kiwa Loop, just wish that they still made those, would love to
get one. When you said that you could get a "certificate" for so many
states/countries, who issues that certificate? I am busy DX'ing the
MW here in Hobe Sound, and also busy with my new baby, a like new 1941
Chrysler Windsor 4 door, with only 22K original miles, it is like a
new car!
Still trying to get stations west of the Mississippi, but it tough
here in South Florida, there must be a thousand low power 24 hour
stations right here in the state that block out of state reception,
except for the big 50Kilowatt giants.
Again, interesting report, always a pleasure to read!
Take care,
Bob Grimes

--
"What do you mean there's no movie?"

Hey Bob, your my biggest fan - thanks for your support. To answer some
of your queries:
The sea is steadily moving toward the Seefontein cottage, and another
few years of winter storms and the sea will swallow it up - I hope not
too soon.

Yes, the Kiwa MW Loop is an amazing piece of equipment - it's nearly
twenty years old and still going strong - a marvellous companion to my
beverage antenna.

Just out of curiosity, have you ever had to send the loop to KIWA to
have it tweaked or have any component repaired? Or do you have a
trusted electronic tech. capable of looking after the loop?

I've had mine for about 12 years and think that a check-up wouldn't be
a bad idea.

Cheers!

JB

JB, I would say yes to this. about a year ago a loop

was on ebay, and stated it was just checked out by KIWA.

an email to Craig would settle this fast.

Drifter...

That's terrific! Thanks, Drifter!

JB