AIH88 DXpedition in Lapland: Best ever opening to New Zealand

Our DXpedition to Aihkiniemi was number 88 in the history of this DX cabin. This is a lucky number in China, and I'm inclined to agree: We got the best ever opening to New Zealand, logging dozens of rare stations from there. Reception of North American stations was also good almost all the time. Despite low solar activity, the aurora borealis was a performance to die for.
 To the AIH88 DXpedition report (November 4, 2018)

The Ultimate AM DXing Base in Lapland Available for Rent

Imagine spending a week in the middle of nowhere with 13 Beverage antennas — each roughly a kilometer in length and capable of hearing hundreds of rare stations. It's possible because we're making our famous DXpedition base in Aihkiniemi, Finland available for rent to other DXers. Going on a first class DXpedition has never been this easy.
 To the article (updated in Nov. 2018)
 To the latest DXpedition report from Aihkiniemi (November 4, 2018)

Solar-terrestrial indices for 27 November follow. Solar flux 74 and estimated planetary A-index 6. The estimated planetary K-index at 2100 UTC on 27 November was 2. No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours. No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours.

Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (updated here in real time every three hours)

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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.
 To the Article (January 1, 2014)