>> Out of curiosity... with so many narrow-pattern receive antenna configs, >> how do typical contest stations check different directions after a CQ?
Listen on an omni antenna with one ear and a beverage with the other ear. I originally switched beverages with a rotary switch. It was a huge improvement when I went to an array of pushbuttons in a circle. There are indicator lights by each button to indicate which one is active. Rick N6RK _________________ Topband Reflector
