Paula- How about an update? How is the portable op going? Were you able to get on 40m and have any luck? Could you make it into the Pacific on either band? Any DX into Europe or South America? I think you initially said you would be there for a month. Does that mean you will be on from there for the Valentine Sprint? Sure could use a YL contact from Lake Havasu City! 73, -- Rick - N7WE 070 - #1602