The GAP really needs radials to play properly. I have a DX-77 and it's useless in rainy weather! I think the exposed trap design is the problem. 73, Roger -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative requests: towertalk-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-towertalk@contesting.com Search: http://www.contesting.com/km9p/search.htm