V73GT was about S2 (with respect to the noise floor) in WA at 1314Z on 1827.2. Even though he was very weak, he came back to my 100W call on the first try with 459, so I guess he is hearing well. 73, Ward N0AX -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/topband.html Submissions: topband@contesting.com Administrative requests: topband-REQUEST@contesting.com Sponsored by Akorn Access, Inc & KM9P