Meteor bounce is real. Ask anyone in military communications. It is not easy and it is not cheap (in present equipment volumes). The antennas tend to be bulky as well. But it is an option. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stuart W. Card, Consultant, Card & Associates -- Research & Development Box 153 RR 1 Newport Rd Utica NY 13502 315-735-1717 / FAX -8469 swc@uc1.ucsu.edu or cards@top.cis.syr.edu "Who is John Galt?"