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  • 01/10/2006 | WG7X

    Hello all from sunny Washington state!

    The ARRL RTTY round up was a lot of fun for me.

    I managed to work about 6-7 hours during the contest, did not work much DX and missed most of the VE's, but it is still an enjoyable test for the week-end.

    80 meters... Read More

  • 01/10/2006 | AI4FP

    I didn't work very many stations for SKN , but I really had a lot of fun with the old J-38 this year . the most unusual QSO was with Melinda ( KI4CIA ) . This QSO was unusual because I am the out going Section Traffic Manager for the Alabama Section , ... Read More

  • 01/10/2006 | KE0A

    Very much enjoyed participating in Straight Key Night. I was a "first-timer" after 40+ years in the hobby. Thanks to the three stations I worked: K4ZMV, W2SON and N5VI. They all did a great job. Tough to pick a "best fist" and "best qso" but will v... Read More

  • Brrrr - Dress in layers, don't sit directly on a metal stool!

    01/10/2006 | KD1E

    Boy was that fun. I didn't get much operating time but sure enjoyed the time I had. I was quite surprised at the level of participation. Also surprising was the quality of many of the fists. If I didn't know better I'd swear many were cheating and ... Read More

  • My shack, in the middle of the contest. When not operating the Kenwood ts440, i run a 24/7 10 meter beacon on 28.295 kd1zx/b with the htx 100.

    01/10/2006 | KD1ZX

    This was my first contest of ANY kind. I really didn't know what to expect. I spent some time weeks in advance getting set up, reading the rules, making sure the equipment, computer, software and interface all played nice together.

    I was a nervous wrec... Read More

  • 01/10/2006 | K9MQ

    I was really looking forward to participating in this year's RTTY RU. Last years RU was the first one that I operated in. I made a lot of improvements with antennas, even though I am in a antenna restricted area. I felt conditions were somewhat bett... Read More

  • 01/10/2006 | ND4U

    I really enjoyed SKN. Made six good contacts. All were my pleasure. I look forward to next year's event. My favorite contact was N3OO, Bob in PA. We chatted for an hour. Really nice guy. My rig was the Ten Tec Jupiter. Key was a Vibroplex Straight Key ... Read More

  • 01/09/2006 | N1CCF

    I worked my father (WA1RKS) during SKN contest. My sending left alot to be desired and I needed to brush up on my copying. But it is a tradition that my father and I started last year and I hope to do for many more years Read More

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