<http://www.arrl.org/contests/announcements/rules-all.html> 8.4.2.3.1. A 175-mile (282-kilometer) circle from a designated center... Well, forget the nautical mile loophole. ARRL got it covered. The rules state 282 km = 175 sm. -- Matt Lee, K4AQ Atlanta, Georgia USA <Matt at HiWAAY.net>