Just had my first excellent qso with KE8AKW, Nick, on the new bird and I was very pleased and surprised with the quality of the signal. I think we were the only ones on t the end of the day Thursday and were interrupted only once or twice by what seems to be strong wide and telemetry. I can never remember a time when satellite operation has been better (aside from the AO40 days) with so many active birds! Rick, W2JAZ/3