Despite high K index 3DA0CA has been solid 569 calling CQ on 1827 KHz so early as 1730 utc! So, GL. I'm not sure if it was not a pirate but 8Q7AA appeared on 1825,5 KHz at the same time with 599 signal. 73 Rys SP5EWY -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/topband.html Submissions: topband@contesting.com Administrative requests: topband-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-topband@contesting.com