Thanks to Garry, K3SIW, for bringing to my attention that EAR was off the air. The vertical section of the antenna had broken off above the base insulator. The repair has been made and EAR has returned to the airwaves, with an antenna that is about 6 inches shorter! 73, J.B., VE3EAR LowFER Beacon "EAR" 188.835 kHz. QRSS30 EN93dr