I have the birdie at 28004.5kHz. No raspy noises when tuning. Knut - AB2TC _________________________________________________ I -do- have crud on 29.600, though .... (:<( 50.125 USB has been lively here for several days. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP ElecraftCovers at rfwave.net K2 #5665 K3 #56