GM3ZBE wrote <does anyone know how the other countries select their HQ stations? Germany/DARC for example?> Did Klinsmann choose Shweinsteiger or Klose ( sp?) via democratic means? I doubt it. The DLs know how to win; the Brits are just good losers :-( [ not directed at the A1 GB5HQ team N.B.] 73 Clive GW3NJW