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01/02/2004 | K2HYD
Got my first ticket 49 years ago but this was my first SKN - used the good ole J-38 that I bought a few months before I got my novice ticket. Only snuck in a few times at the key while our weekend company wasn't looking - worked W1NB, WA0OTV, WA4OAB, K... Read More
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01/02/2004 | W7DRA/0
Again this year I visited my daughter and family, bringing along my modified HW16 with 6AG7 vfo. I ran only 5 watts which did cut down on the QSO total a bit, and I did not work the west coast at all. I am constantly amazed at the propagation from Nebr... Read More
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01/02/2004 | W6HV
Only worked three stations, but had fun. Used one of my J-38 keys and the Omni VI+ on 80 meters. My first attempt to call was a bust. The J-38 had a bad connection at the post (I usually use a Vibroplex Blue Racer) so it meant troubleshooting and a cle... Read More
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01/02/2004 | AK9F
From left, Will K9FO, Howard AK9F, Jerry WB9Z, Don K9NR and Carl K9CS. This group has been teamed on 160 meters for over 20 years and consistently places in the top ten. The 2003 effort resulted in 1,353 Q's, 78 US/VE sections and 25 countries for a ... Read More
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01/02/2004 | WB9MII
Worked 6 stations. used my lionel J38 and my elmer's western union railroad key. Rigs were an FT817 at 5 watts, and my ol' faithfull Tentec Century 21 at 10 watts. Antenna was an indoor homebrew loop.
Enjoyed it a lot. 73 HNY Greg WB9MII Read More -
01/01/2004 | W1RO/7
Reflection of SKN.....
Left work at 1800 headed to SKN. Passed under a Helicopter Gunship preparing to patrol a party of 300,000 to start later. Passed Highway Patrol blocking off streets for added security. Woofed down dinner and headed to the Navy Fl... Read More -
01/01/2004 | WB5HJV
A great SKN! Had several enjoyable contacts using my old Novice station consisting of a Knight Kit R100a receiver and T60 transmitter. Great conversation and some good stories - thanks all!
73,
Dave Read More -
01/01/2004 | KM5VY
This was my first SKN, but it won't be my last. I only worked 5 stations, but it was an enjoyable time. Key was an old J-38, rig an Elecraft K2/100. Thanks! Read More
