Thanks to all who responded. Turns out that I was completely backwards on my understanding of Alerts usage. I rearranged the screens and reset my thinking and now I think that things are working as I expected and as the software folks planned. Jim N1NK Look for me as a member of the CY0MM (Sable Island) team from 15 Nov thru 26 Nov or beyond depending on weather. ( www.dipole.com )