This MonstIR really is a fantastic antenna on 40 M.

Just listen to this Japanese SWL report in AUDIO format It's MP3 file

You will not hear the stations in Japan as I was working split.

The JA SWL didn't have much of an antenna, can you imagine how loud I must be into a JA a Yagi probably 40 to 60 over S9

SWL Report: Band: 40m, RS: 59 + 20dB Rig:IC-756pro2 Ant: Simple vertical ant QRM. QSB: None   I was so amazed that you were as strong as my local hams. Even my poor antenna could received.  I guess you have many good antennas. Anyway you were the strongest W station I have ever heard on 40m. Happy DXing to you. HACK JL1EEE