Gents, I am very new to top band. Have only been active now for abt three = weeks. I thought condx were great for the contest. What can I expect in = the summer months?=20 Lane Ku7i -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/topband.html Submissions: topband@contesting.com Administrative requests: topband-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-topband@contesting.com