[Lowfer] LW Broadcast reception on portables

[Dexter McIntyre W4DEX]

k2ors at verizon.net wrote:
> Hello the list,
>
>   Has anyone anywhere EVER picked up a LW BC station using a portable receiver ?
> (If you live in Europe near LW stations you are excused from this discussion!)
>
> I've tried for 30+ years with no success and have concluded that its impossible.
> However Colin on www.dxer.ca web page claims he picks up trans-pacific stations with a portable.
>
> http://www.dxer.ca/the-forum?func=view&catid=12&id=2951&limit=6&start=6#2958
>
> Comments?
>
>   
I recall listening to LF BC stations on a portable while in sunny hot 
humid southeast Asia in 69-70.  But I'm not sure where the signal 
originated.  I still have the radio.  Think I will go unpack it and do a 
smoke test.

Dex