Hi Lloyd, Lowfers, Thanks for the note. At least I now know that I'm not the only one having difficulties, but I suppose we can expect conditions to be poor. The noise levels and longer days are sure playing hell with LF and MF activity! 73, J.B., VE3EAR - VE3WZL Solar and wind powered Lowfer " EAR" 188.830 EN93dr http://www.hurontel.on.ca/~weazle