Perhaps that was my problem -- I didn't consider the lack of planning
(i.e.: Poor radio coverage in the Rantoul area) on Chicago's part to be
an emergency on my part.

Only you would consider the results of an unannounced descent into poor
reception a lack of planning on the part of ATC.

I *knew* someone would misinterpret my feeble joke (note the smiley
face?) -- but I didn't expect it to be YOU, George!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"