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2022 ARRL Straight Key Night

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    01/28/2023 | N6KZ

     I operated this 2023 SKN using my McElroy 1938 Deluxe bug, serial # 2199, a change from my usual Vibroplex bugs.  I made 71 SKN QSOs, with the following SK breakdown: 41 straight keys, 22 bugs, and 8 cootie keys.  For my SKN exchange, I gave the usual... Read More

  • 01/18/2023 | K1VTF

     For 2023 SKN I used the Viking Valiant and NC-300 station. Worked one station, KA1TQ, in Dublin, NH with excellent sigs to and from here in Vermont. Read More

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    01/12/2023 | AA0QZ

     Tough conditions on New Years Eve but, had fun putting QRP rigs on the air. Running on battery power via candle light. 73's and HNY! Read More

  • 01/12/2023 | K5SOH

     This is my 24th skn. started durring the Y2K visual 1999 durring my night watch at the Houston police Department Westside radio shop. We were on stabdby for what ever might happen when the centuries changed. Had a stand by CB radio net work with base ... Read More

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    01/10/2023 | W1IK

    Ok, so I’m finally getting around to posting my report for ARRL Straight Key Night (SKN) 2022. I had a lot of fun, operating CASUALLY, off and on, during the 24 hour event.
    Here’s the summary.
    Contacts by frequency band:
    10M = 1
    12M = 0
    15M = 1
    17M = 1... Read More

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    01/10/2023 | W1IK

    Ok, so I’m finally getting around to posting my report for ARRL Straight Key Night (SKN) 2022. I had a lot of fun, operating CASUALLY, off and on, during the 24 hour event.
    Here’s the summary.
    Contacts by frequency band:
    10M = 1
    12M = 0
    15M = 1
    17M = 1... Read More

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    01/03/2023 | W0EJO

    40 meters was good this year, powered up the NCX-3, still works, replaced the electrolytics and grounded it through the power cord.   Read More

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    01/02/2023 | vo1na

     GPO Key of top VO DXer VO1FB (DXCC=373)  Read More

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