Hello Check out the log for AO-7 http://www.planetemily.com/ao7/ao7log.php you will notice how much activity it gets from our European friends, as compared with the U.S. From many parts of the U.S some good DX can be had. Even from way over here in Seattle I can work a "piece" of Europe. Given the age of AO-7 I consider every QSO a gift. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle