Guys: I am hearing VU7LD very well right now (1549Z) on 14189.9. I have a S8 noise level and I can hear him perfectly above the noise. He is much stronger than when I worked them over an hour ago. Alan Clark, N5PA 4025 Craft Lane Laurel, MS 39440-1268 E-Mail: n5pa at n5pa.com URL: http://www.n5pa.com