DE WB4VFN Rich I just finished converting a BTA 500MX transmitter to 1885 and would like to make a qso or 10 with it. I know this is a bad time of year for that band. So far had 2 local hams qso giving good reports. I run it with 200 watts carrier and it will peak around 500 watts. I'm retired so anytime day or night will do. 73 Rich