Well, 17 meters is open here on the West Coast. Worked 4 stations, but none with K2's. I'll stay on for another half hour till 01:00z Stations worked thus far: KA0GEC W2LO KD5TXO (10w) W9CWA Give it a go if you like (the mike will not bite. . . as long as you are not trying to load up a wet noodle :) 73 John, N6JW