Shelby -- > As you have already heard, European 144 MHz Es has been very active, with > 1800+ km contacts reported during the May 20 opening. Did you mean to say 1800+ *miles*, not kilometers? The way I read the reports, they were talking about QSOs beyond 3000 km via 144 MHz Es -- which is big news, indeed! When is our turn coming? -- 73, Joe, K1JT