Working from the new ham shack is now a lot of fun. With a view of the lake and the new radios life is good up here in Maine. My wife is also a ham operator and has been for quite a few years. We enjoy Field Day and other ham radio events up here. Our two black labs also enjoy sitting out in the shack with Dad while he works many stations around the world. I also have a few repeaters in the area on both 2 meters and 440 which covers a large portion of the center of Maine. We also enjoy the 7272 Ragchew Group and had a great time in Dayton in 2005 with the group. I also check in on 1.872 with the chew at night if the band permits. Life on the lake is Great !!