On Fri, 18 Aug 2006 12:42:40 -0500, Keith Dutson wrote: >Two words come to mind: >Resourceful >Thrifty Yes. And not all hams have spare cash laying around. For many, it is a stretch to own one decent radio. The cost of a beam on a properly engineered tower could put a child through a year at some colleges! 73, Jim Brown K9YC