Hi Clayton, During the better day time passes here in the UK, I can confirm that using my "Elk" antenna I made many CQ calls via ARISSat-1 and heard my own down link sometimes quite strong, but also subject to changes and breaks in transmission from the satellite. I made two contacts one being in the UK and the other another European station, both of these have been confirmed. I also heard other users but did not get any response to my call even though I could hear my own down link. My equipment was a Kenwood TS 2000 and the Elk was mounted to track the satellite. Trust that this will help, good luck and trust that you will have some success. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA