Hi, I've had several useful suggestions including moving a short way up the band. I already knew hams in other countries don't have the same frequency allocations we do. I was trying to stay out of the way for the DX chasers (and the DX). Maybe I just got some bad advice about that. I'm going to start using a little more range of motion in my wrist on that VFO. I have been staying below 1810.
There were some comments about a too long string of CQs. I don't like long CQs, either but 6 to 10 isn't all that long (I've heard some that ran to 30 or 40 (or more)) and when the fish are scarce you have to move the bait more. I'm going back to my 3X2 and see if that helps. I am, however going to still sip my coffee and pet the dog between strings <grin>. 73, Bill KU8H _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK