The signal in New Mexico would suddenly pop up to 599, then fade slowly like a spent skyrocket. Worked QRP with my K2 at one of those peaks. But he deserves any credit; what was he using to receive??? 73, Fred, KT5X op of W5YA -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/FAQ/topband Submissions: topband@contesting.com Administrative requests: topband-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-topband@contesting.com