I found a solution that worked for the gpg warning about /etc/portage/gpg not having safe ownership. The gnupg directory had to be backed up and I needed to run uto again and uto took some time processing the keys but it got it done.
-- Jude <jdashiel at panix dot com> "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." Ed Howdershelt 1940.

