Parlez-vous? The only words I know in French are "Coupe-de-Ville". Welcome aboard! This is sounding like a great trip! BTW got my Halifax to St Pierre tickets today. Some misc questions: Hank: What does your TA33 weigh? Is anyone else like me and has to use a Vibroplex? It sounds like 300'-400' to the waters edge. Much coax needed..?? Greg Surma K8GL