Welcome to the K2 clan Luther. The K2 is a very impressive radio indeed. I built mine in November 2003 (s/n 3855) and also worked several DX stations this weekend, mostly on 40M with a full 1/4-wave vertical on the roof (4 radials). SSB performance is excellent as well, I have received "superb audio" reports using the Elecraft Heil MD2 microphone. BTW- First post to the reflector, hope it makes it. -Al WA6NHD