As you have already heard, European 144 MHz Es has been very active, with 1800+ km contacts reported during the May 20 opening. Summary on the Hot News page at http://www.qsl.net/w8wn/hscw/papers/hot_news.html May 20 map and comments courtesy of DK5YA at http://www.vhfdx.de/es_summary_03_may_20.htm More information at http://www.vhfdx.de/