I'll be waiting to hear if and how you fix the problem. I've tried all the commonly suggested fixes and still have a huge chirp on all bands. It's least on 40. Harry, KT4AE Maryville, Tennessee No virus found in this outgoing message Checked by PC Tools AntiVirus (3.6.0.34 - 10.048.008). http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/