Finally got a chance to make a run though the band driving home from work this afternoon in an Arizona dust storm. Band was very noisy, a smattering of AM intruders, and a short list of beacons but a few making it through. 28.204 WA2NTK C BIG FLATS, NEW YORK 28.2125 KJ4QYB C RAINBOW CITY, ALABAMA 28.214 N4PAL C LONGWOOD, FLORIDA 28.231 WA4FC I PRINCE GEORGE, VA 28.236 W8YT C MARTINSBURG, WV 28.245 N8RT C BLAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA 28.2615 N4VBV C SUMTER,SOUTH CAROLINA 28.2934 ND4Z C GILBERT,SOUTH CAROLINA Rx: Alinco DX-70 mobile with cut down base loaded CB whip. WB5DYG/B operates on 28.2118 with three watts into an attic mounted vertical. Thanks to all who have reported my beacon. 73 and good beacon hunting to all! __________________________ Ron Parks - WB5DYG Amateur Radio Operator Gilbert, AZ Grid DM43 email:wb5dyg@xxxxxxx web: members.cox.net/wb5dyg Keep your filaments warm...