John,
Unfortunately I just read this post after having arrived at work (drove the Miata today, no room for Elk), so can't help you. However I will say that on the early Atlantic passes on weekdays, there are usually a least 2 or 3 ops every time. I don't think you'll have any problem making contacts.
--Roy K3RLD
Hi, A colleague at work is in town from India this week and I am helping him get into ham radio. I told him I would try to do a little demo for him tomorrow if possible. The best pass for me would be the one in $subject, but it's out over the Atlantic ocean, and with it being an AM week day pass I am not sure anyone will even be on. I need to see if he is available then, but if so, will anyone be on or can someone be on so I can have a successful demo for him? 73, John Brier KG4AKV