Hi Stan, Thanks for the report. I thought that I might have to retune the variometer from the way the antenna was sagging. After the ice melted off, it was back in the usual shape again, and apparently is working fine! 73, J.B., VE3EAR - VE3WZL Solar and wind powered Lowfer " EAR" 188.830 EN93dr http://www.hurontel.on.ca/~weazle