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01/08/2006 | K2JX
I decided to use my Novice station circa 1973 for SKN this year.
E.F. Johnson Viking Adventurer, BC-348Q rcvr, J-38 key, transmitter crystal controlled. 75' inverted end fed Marconi antenna tuned by an E.F. Johnson "Match Box". After a few visits from ... Read More -
01/08/2006 | KF9AQ
This was my first SKN that I worked. I had a great time, did not make many contacts, but enjoyed the long qso's with the stations I worked. I used my Kenwood rig for awhile until I decided to use my old but reliable Heathkit HR-1680/HX-1681 CW RX/TX wi... Read More
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01/08/2006 | WB6IYM
Another SKN come and gone!! I did not have a lot of time this year, but committed a few hours just the same...Ran into some ops that I worked the last few SKN's and generally had a good time, and was able to test out the ergonomics of my new desk and r... Read More
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01/07/2006 | VE7NI
SKN 2006 was an absolute joy in which to take part again this year! My "biggest surprise QSO"...HP1AC replied to my CQ on 20M. "Best sounding vintage gear"...W7VK with his Heath DX40 transmitter running 50 watts and married to his Drake 2B receiver.
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01/07/2006 | N0LD
I introduced Billy Dansereau (a Douglass, KS high school junior) to contesting with the ARRL 10m contest. He was at rapt attention during the contest marvelling (for instance) "Are they really in Barbados!... " He is taking his Technician exam at the ... Read More
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01/06/2006 | N6RY
I spent an hour looking through boxes to find my old J-38. (It was in the one labeled "Telegraph Keys"; go figure.)
It was great to hear some activity in the Novice segments on 80 and 40m.
I only made one short contact (with a Hawaiian in Texas, of al... Read More -
01/06/2006 | WB8LZG
Great SKN this year! Has to be one of the more delightful radio events ever! It was wonderful to hear 40 meters so packed, even up into the novice band. I could hardly find an unoccupied freq. Heard many fine fists out there this year. ( es a few lousy... Read More
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01/06/2006 | AA6E
My first SKN. Why did it take 58 years?
ARRL & contesters need to learn a little more about blog technology. My soapbox contribution is at http://blog.aa6e.net/2006/01/skn-straight-key-night-2006.html . It was a fine event - a dozen memorable QSO's ... Read More
