Wow, another great SKN! I had my super-modified Heathkit HW-16 as well as my Heathkit CW Twins on the air.  Only once did I cheat with the K3.  

It only takes a few minutes with the BAs to see how far we've come the past few decades.  Fortunately I had the HG-10 working this year so I wasn't rock-bond with the HW-16.  

I talked to a lot of great CW ops, and a few who need a bit more practice.  My hope is that everyone will learn how to slow down their bugs so they are not sending dits at 35 wpm and dahs at 13.  I would like to thank everyone who put up with my own poor sending.  Paddles are so tempting!

 I used two different Vibroplex bugs, one from the 50s and one from the 60s.  I also used a Viz Vertical bug which is my favorite.  It is very smooth and can be adjusted for a light touch.  See my pictures.

The HW-16 was modified by W5NYT, Robbie, who passed away last October.  He built another one that covered 160-15 meters.

See you all next year!

73,

Eric WD6DBM.