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   PR # 22168
    We propose to study the two high redshift radio loud QSOs PHL 1377   
    (z=1.44) and OQ 172 (z=3.53) with ASCA.  ROSAT observations of these 
    objects show they are strong X-ray sources which should be observable
    by ASCA.  As a result of the redshift, the iron K alpha lines and the
    Compton reflection component may be observed.  The hard X-ray        
    spectrum is of intrinsic interest to the physics of AGN and important
    for the study of the X-ray background.  In combination with          
    ground-based optical, HST, IUE and ROSAT observations, the ASCA      
    observations will help characterize these high redshift (and         
    therefore high luminosity) sources across the electromagnetic        
    spectrum.                                                            
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