They were audible but not workable here in NH their first night on topband 4 or 5 days ago around 02:00Z, I think VE1ZZ got through along with 3 euro's the first night, Have not heard them since because of propagation and QRN.... Dave NR1DX -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/FAQ/topband Submissions: topband@contesting.com Administrative requests: topband-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-topband@contesting.com