Hi Skip,
What is the driver/firmware version you are using?
Is WLAN working fine in normal mode (ifconfig wlan0 up)?
Please try to the steps for calibration @ http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/OMAP_Wireless_Connectivity_Calibration_Proccess_NLCP#Calibration_for_R4_SP2_and_later_.28After_AM-SDK-05.03.00.01.29
Regards,
Abhijit