> I have never >gotten a [QSL] request from someone for an AM contact. >John - KB4CRT But sidebanders listen in on the QSO, and if you mention you are out in the sticks they'll jump right in to grab a QSL. Why? Cause they are 'county hunters' and they'll grab your pantleg and not let go. This was some years ago; maybe that was a passing fad. Bill N2KQA