It was very QRN and snow noise. some time 59 plus! but w8ji w8uvz w5tm w7qc all of them strong! this week will be bad wx! on noth japan. ja0 area ja7 area and japansea said area is very poor for receiving. KEN JA0MVW -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/FAQ/topband Submissions: topband@contesting.com Administrative requests: topband-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-topband@contesting.com