01/25/2005 | KY4Z SKN has been forever one of those "meaning-to-do-it" events. This year however, I've been planning for it: I located my key, had it wired and ready to go. Heck, I even practiced a bit to limber up the old glass arm!

I fired up my Heathkit HW-16 and HG-10B VFO for a handful of contacts on 80 meters. While I didn't break any records, that's what makes SKN unique -- it's the ragchewing that helps make SKN special!

Between contacts, I did a lot of eavesdropping on other QSOs, and had a wonderful time. Haven't heard the CW subbands this active for quite some time -- and hearing all the vintage stations made it that much sweeter.

I really enjoyed listening to some really great fists, too. It was a really magical night! -- KY4Z