>"acid test" was when my buddy with a FT1000D confirmed it >sounded good! The FT1000D is a benchmark? Hmmm. Ever try one O' dem on CW? -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/tentecfaq.htm Submissions: tentec@contesting.com Administrative requests: tentec-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-tentec@contesting.com Search: http://www.contesting.com/km9p/search.htm