AIH194 DXpedition in Lapland: East Coast triumphs, Delaware completes DX quest

Throughout the entire two-week expedition, AM stations from the US East Coast were heard every day and almost around the clock. Comparing reception conditions between Aihkiniemi and Kontio, a nearby remote DX site in Lapland, northern Finland, was enlightening. Surprisingly, stations faded in and out at significantly different times, despite the close proximity of these two locations. Fittingly, the final station heard on this DXpedition was from my last missing US state, Delaware.
 To the AIH194 DXpedition report
(February 2, 2025)
 To the AIH191 DXpedition report
(December 29, 2024)

Kongsfjord, Norway – The world’s northernmost DXpedition site

Kongsfjord at the northern tip of Norway is one of the premier AM DXing sites in the world. Regular DXpeditions are organized by owner Bjarne Mjelde and detailed on his website. In this article Bjarne and Norway's other leading AM DXers tell about the conditions and highlights of their DXpeditions in Kongsfjord over the past four decades. You can also get an up close view of the sophisticated equipment used in Kongsfjord.
 To the PDF article (January 6, 2024)

AIH178 DXpedition in Lapland: Amazing aurora and an avalanche of Applachian rarities

The 178th Aihkiniemi DXpedition far exceeded my expectations. At a point of the solar cycle when solar maximum is approaching, being able to wittness stunning northern lights was very impressive. Even more rewarding was to realize that the biggest solar storm of the DXpedition resulted in an excellent opening towards the Great Smoky Mountains. This brief window for rare AM signals lasted only 17 minutes, but led to the discovery of 17 new stations, most of them at daytime power.
 To the AIH178 DXpedition report and log (January 30, 2025)
 To the AIH176 DXpedition report and log (January 11, 2025)

How to Identify Chinese Radio Stations

China is one of the few countries increasing its presence on the medium wave (AM) radio dial, as DXers have been able to observe. Identifying Chinese stations can however be tricky if you don't understand the language. With this guide you will learn how to identify Chinese stations based on just a few keywords and phrases. Don't let the language barrier intimidate you, because DXing Chinese stations can be extremely exciting and rewarding.
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