List, Just had QSOs with W2ICQ, (Syracuse, NY) and WB3FAU, (Erie, PA), on 7290. Everyone was S-9 or better. Some QSB *just* started. The TS-2000 into the LK-500ZB was reported as doing just fine in Syracuse, NY and Erie, PA. I'd say that it is pretty good for afternoon on 40. *-- Bob - N0DGN *