Hi all, Regarding the discussions on antennas - I am not into any debate about the pro's and con's, but would just like to encourage anyone to just have a go. Sure the argument will always prevail perhaps under the " Must do Better" comment and I am sure that one can always improve or progress with experimenting - ( AMATEUR RADIO ) To verify my point I have just received a QSL card from " Nick" - KB5RVT confirming our contact on AO-7 mode B (SSB). MY QTH is WALES in the UK and "Nick" in So.Burlington, Vermont. I was using my "ELK" antenna (horizontal) and Nick has confirmed that he was using an ARROW YAGI. Thanks for the contact " NICK" - A great pleasure to work you via the old bird still working pleased to say. QSL card on the way with thanks. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat- UK Amsat NA