i just calculated my 'bear foot' contact with YL2KO. i was operating with the KX1 at 3W to an 8 foot whip in my rear pocket when a Bear walked up on me. See story at http://www.eham.net/articles/9262 It was 5219 miles to Latvia....1740 Miles per Watt. i have applied for my certificate...at http://www.qrparci.org/arciawds.html Paul w0rw