I think 1100Z is really the optimal start time - just before East Coast Sunrise. Consider how loud C21SX was this morning in the East Coast at 1130Z... 73, Frank //WB3AVN// -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/topband.html Submissions: topband@contesting.com Administrative requests: topband-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-topband@contesting.com