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01/02/2003 | N9KO

I was glad to participate in SKN again this year. I started on CW by using a straight key and continued to use it for about a year before buying a Bencher key. It was fun to go back to my original way on CW. Read More
01/02/2003 | W6RLF

My first SKN was two years ago. It set me off both on collecting straight keys (and using them!) and QRP, after working a QRP station. Only worked a few stations this year, but had several great QSOs. Used the keys pictured, along with my trusty TS-... Read More
01/02/2003 | W8TN

Arnie, N6HC, contacted me just three days before the start of the contest so our "effort" was just what we could put together at the last minute. The propagation cooperated and combined with the stations we worked to make it a superbly enjoyable weeke... Read More
01/02/2003 | VE3WMB

This was my first SKN in 22 years as a Ham. I hooked up my 1948 Eddystone Bug, set it for about 17 WPM and had a great time. Lots of excellent fists on the air, too bad this event is only once a year! Read More
01/02/2003 | K9YA

Operated as K9YA - Robert F. Heytow Memorial Radio Club using Bob's original J-38 straight key. While this date always competes with family obligations, I wouldn't change it. I only wish I had more time to operate. I worked no QLF fists and several gre... Read More
01/02/2003 | W7KTY

Had a house full of people so time was limited. Did get on with my Heath DX20, a National NC57 rcvr and a EF Johnson Speed X key. Lots of fun, will sked guests better next time. W7KTY Read More
01/02/2003 | K1RDD

I bought a Viking straight key to participate in my first SKN. Although limited to 10/15/20m, I was able to make a handful of QSOs. I was very impressed with the quality and ability of most of the operators. This gives me something to aim for.
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01/02/2003 | K8SOR

Straight Key Night was fun, I had just received an HT-32a, and SX-101a, hooked them up and the first station I worked was a 13 yr old. It was nice to hear a younger ham on cw. I told him thay my radios were 29 years older then he was. Read More