I heard from pilot station ZL2AL and one of the crew members that 160M operation will take place with a vertical and linear. They can't say how much time they will devote to Topband operation, but will try in the normal propagation windows. On an off-topic, if anyone in ME or AL can help out ZL2AL with an 80M sked to complete his 5BWAS, please email him at leejen@paradise.net.nz 73, Barry N1EU