[KCDXC] HELP - DX is getting in the way

[Eddy Paul]

My limited DX skills are starting to get in the way. I'm trying to work the W1AW - portable WAS.

North Carolina, West Virginia, Utah, South Carolina, Delaware - all no problem. Slipped in hit them on the first or second try - just like working DX, timing is everything.

Now the rub - I can't hear the guy near Lincoln Nebraska. I hear both coast talking to him, I hear people as near as Illinois and Utah talking to him. I can't hear him coming back to them. I think my 6-20m vertical is a little to flat to catch him. I think I need to throw up something temporary that is a little more NVIS.

They are working 15-20m SSB during the day. So I was thinking maybe a 20m dipole at 4 meters above ground? Suggestions welcomed. 

This week has been Alaska, Brazil, Peru, Saint Vincent, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Colombia, Slovenia, and Belize - but no NEBRASKA.

Eddy
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