01/26/2005 | K6KPH We look forward to SKN each year at K6KPH. This year, our 5th, was the best yet with transmitters on 5 bands including, for the first time,18Mc. Even better, four of these transmitters were 1950's vintage RCA sets that have been employed in the point-to-point service as well as the marine service at KPH. A Henry HF5000D was used on 21Mc. All transmitters were throttled back to 1.5kW for amateur operation. The transmitting antennas were double extended Zepps for 3.5 and 7Mc and H over 2s for the higher frequencies.

Two of our group, Steve Hawes (WB6UZX) and Tom Horsfall (WA6OPE)
remained at the transmitting station in Bolinas, CA to watch over the
transmitters. Richard Dillman (W6AWO) and Denice Stoops (ex-KPH op)
were at the receiving station at Pt. Reyes, CA. each controlling several transmitters and monitoring 3 receivers (including MF). At 0000GMT we sent our welcome message and it was non-stop after that. We had a total of 79 contacts, some with the same station on multiple bands.

Of course the real fun of SKN is meeting others who love the art and
tradition of Morse code as much as we do. The best Morse ops are
typically heard on SKN and this year was no exception. To all the
stations we worked we extend our thanks for taking the time to call K6KPH. To those who were unable to reach us we offer our apologies and the hope that we will QSO next year.

KPH was also on the air from dusk to dawn Pacific time on 500kc and
426kc. The transmitter was a Henry running about 5kW. The antenna was a Marconi T. These transmissions were heard in Hawaii and New Zealand as well as all across the US.

VY 73,

RD
Chief Operator, K6KPH -- W6AWO