Perfectly illustrated, however I believe # 11 should be: check the DX's QSX frequency to determine if any in-progress QSO's are there. 99% of folks dont do that. The DX stations cannot hear every station out there either. This is how we "contesters" could get along with others a little better. gl es cheers de Mike KR4TG yep, that 'lil pea-shooter that works some good ones too...