Topbanders: I couldn't believe how loud S.A. was tonight (6/26 UTC) with PY's on SSB over S9, ZP6 and a LU. With vertical and RX antennas disconnected for the summer, I worked XQ6ET on 1823 with 100 watts and a low dipole with the first call. He was peaking S8 on a stingy meter at 0120Z. 73, Jim, K1PX K1PX at msn.com