Maybe the antenna subject should move to the Kachina reflector. That reflector can go silent for weeks. Sorry if the antenna subject is getting tiring but its better than having a reflector that is rarely used. Ten Tec for ever de Jim K2ZF -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/FAQ/tentec Submissions: tentec@contesting.com Administrative requests: tentec-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-tentec@contesting.com