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01/02/2007 | WA1RKS

This was the third or fourth time my son N1CCF,and I have worked SKN. We have made it a ritual to work it each year. So if nothing else we can look forward to that. Altho I do get in there more often thru out the year for SK Q's.SKCC # 931. I am not a ... Read More
01/02/2007 | N8XMS

I had a lot of fun making 12 SKN contacts, all on 40 meters. I used an antique strap key that was made by the School of Engineering at the University of Michigan, probably between 1910 and 1920. It has both make and break contacts and makes a wonderf... Read More
01/02/2007 | K2TV

Great Fun! I took an old Heathkit DX60B that I found when cleaning out the garage and put it on the work bench. I found some old WW2 surplus XTALS in my junk box and with very little cleaning up it all worked perfectly. Years ago I gave my Brother-i... Read More
01/02/2007 | KA0P

I only made 1 contact, all I had time for. I had a nice 30 minute QSO with N5DY in Oklahoma. I was using my old Heath HW101 and an old Allied straight key. I still use the HW101 for an occasional contact just to keep it running.
Look forward to next y... Read More
01/02/2007 | K9PL

SKN: CW--pure and unadulterated fun. Six QSOs including three ragchews. The essence of amateur radio in its simplicity and good nature. Read More
01/02/2007 | WB7GR

Finaly got enough guts to plug in a key and operate CW. Thanks to the guys who were slow enough to make it fun for everyone. SKN WAS GREAT FUN! I listened more than I sent but did manage to make three enjoyabe rag chew QSO's. I used a garage sale ... Read More
01/02/2007 | KB6NU

I made seven contacts total in this year's SKN--five on New Year's Eve and two on New Year's Day. Thanks to all who put up with my fist. I would have made more, but my wrist gave out. :)

I used my WWII-vintage J-45, which is a J-37 key mounted on a leg... Read More
01/02/2007 | KD5XB

Well, I did it! I worked Straight Key Night for the first time ever. I used a 1956 Vibroplex Presentation and it was a lot of fun.

I should have known better, but I've been thinking I'm kind of an old salt now, after having been a ham for 25 years, ... Read More