Wish I could thank all 140 stations that answered my call and wonder if the bone crushing signals like K8OO that didn't would care to know how many times I tried ? I especially want to thank TM6M, my only EU contact for the many, many repeats but most of all the US operators who patiently stood by moaning and groaning as this exercise went on (and on). Made some antenna changes Saturday in the snow and seemed to hear more but worked about the same. Experimenting continues. Thanks again, and looking forward to the Stew. 73, W1FMR / QRP _______________________________________________ Topband reflector - topband@contesting.com