I read the story of a 500 kHz operator stationed on Hawai, he tells about the day-to-day buisiness, but also a hair-raising story of an SOS transmission and the tragic follow-up. Just explore http://www.radiomarine.org/ Then there's the "Hellemonster" periodical and the book, but that's in the Dutch language. Tales from the high seas and bolted-down operator seats. Contact me off-line for details. 73' Leo.