John, Thanks for the sugestions. My complaint about the bad audio reports were from the QSO, not the mon. I haven't tried the Mom yet. Also, I am using a Heil Pro-Line with the narrow element HC-5 I believe. I will try that setting, but I think the drive will be too little. Also, Anyone.... My ALC never blinks on SSB TX??? I think it should. 73, Lee, KC9CDT