Richard, YI9KT, was heard here (339) in N. Maine, and trying to hear USA ... he seems to be plagued with noise on TopBand. Incidentally, I worked him mid-afternoon local (2048Z) on 80M and he was, at that time, 579 - 599+ for more than an hour. Richard is a darn good low-band op!, so keep your hopes up. 73, Dave, K1FK Fort Kent, ME