>> ... If you have been scared off of SO-50 due to crowded conditions, try a morning pass. "Not crowded" is an understatement. SO-50 continues to defy the laws of physics: No one thought in 2002 (when it was launched) that rechargeable batteries would last 14+ years! Clint K6LCS http://www.work-sat.com (909) 999-SATS (7287)