If you don't subscribe to Ward N0AX's "Contest Rate Sheet" bulletins, please get a copy of the November 20 edition and scroll down to the section titled "Conversation - A Little Perspective Please." Ward's essay here is one of the most sensible and articulate things I've read about newcomers and ham radio. I think it deserves a wider audience than the "Rate Sheet" subscription list. Please read it and see what you think. 73 - Kay WT3P --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.419 / Virus Database: 235 - Release Date: 11/13/2002