Thanks for the report and Argo snip, Garry. Several days ago I checked on things at the helix house and found a lot of grass/weeds growing around it. I did some serious pruning and your report is the reward for my efforts.....thanks again! 73, J.B., VE3EAR LowFER Beacon "EAR" 188.830 kHz. QRSS30 EN93dr