Busted here then also.. thats what happens I guess after years of listening to static bursts.. in any case if was a VA3 was a weak one here and coming from a funny direction.. no wonder VK6 couldnt hear him.. 73 merv K9FD -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/topband.html Submissions: topband@contesting.com Administrative requests: topband-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-topband@contesting.com