Finally, In consideration of the exceptional value of the Costco travel
package and the superb transoceanic DX propagation prevalent on the Kauai
beach, this 6 day Hawaii vacation proved to be as much of a lifetime hobby
thrill as visiting the exotic Cook islands in April-- at less than half the
cost. My strong advice to anyone who is feeling bored with his AM-DXing hobby
is to step out of your comfort zone, and try something really new. You can
certainly chase DX at home (or at the same flat ocean beach) for decades, but
you are unlikely to experience anything radically different from what you have
already experienced. Breakthrough results require breakthrough innovation,
exploration and experimentation, and the commitment to overcome all challenges
until you get the results you desire.
DXing on Kauai Island makes it easy for you. All the comforts of home are
within a 20-minute drive. A Walmart, Safeway, Costco and Home Depot are all in
the local area, close to your gorgeous 2-BR beach side condo. You don't even
need to change currency or bring a passport (well, at least if you live south
of the border). An outstanding snorkeling beach is a 5 minute walk away, and
the "Garden Island" is one of the most beautiful in the entire Hawaiian chain,
waiting for you to explore it in your new, full-sized rental car. What more
could you ask for? So go ahead and take the plunge... and discover the
exceptional thrill of forward Pacific TP-DXing!
Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA)
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