Great article from the BBC if it's true... http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3869753.stm Ice age on the way, but who cares as long as the spots go high.... I can see the headlines now. ZD8Z wins CQWW CW running 5 watts on a Gotham Vertical! 73, Slick, W6KY http://www.w6ky.com