>Gene - Do you operate QSK with the RF Gain control wide open? thanks No, Rich, I keep it backed off so the S-meter reads S5 or so ... if band noise pushes the meter higher, I back off more. 73 Gene N7YW -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/FAQ/amps Submissions: amps@contesting.com Administrative requests: amps-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-amps@contesting.com