I was always under the impression that 1 Irc would get a letter almost anywhere in the whole world.. Not having ever used them, but now got 'em... Is this a safe assumption?...TIA, 73/DX Ron -- Ron Loneker Sr. KA2BZS http://www.cwforever.com NJDXA - #1DXCC - 160m DXCC JUST SEND IT!....