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2009 ARRL Straight Key Night
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02/10/2010 | KA6ROD
Hi, my name is Rod Bunn and I got my first license in 1965 at the
age of 13. Ham radio changed my life, I went on to work in the
telephone business and enjoyed working with electronics. I knew in
1965 that Ham radio was something I wanted to enjoy m... Read More -
01/12/2010 | K1LNL
Enjoyed another year of SKN. This year I used my restored Collins S-Line barefoot with an old brass key.
73's
Carl Read More -
01/07/2010 | NI9Y
2010 SKN was a memorable experience. My station consisted of a homebrew 6C4 crystal oscillator driving a 6AQ5 amplifier to 5 watts and a HT-18. The receiver was a SX-99 and the key was a MacElroy chrome top and black tear drop base. The backup recei... Read More
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01/06/2010 | AB8KS
After being off air abt 2 years for health reasons I hooked my Henery Tempo 2020 up and made 16 contacts. I used an old Flame Proof Key and had antenna woes from the start. But was great fun, I guess the QSO that stood out the most was with a Lid In ... Read More
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01/03/2010 | K6JEY
Had a great time on 40meters. Used a Signal Electric spark key and my Drake TR44. I also had a pair of HRO's on the side for monitoring. Read More
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01/03/2010 | WA0VQY
Straight Key Night has been a favorite event of mine for many years. The first time I participated in it was in the early 1980s. I've been enjoying it ever since, with the exception of a few years here and there when I was not at home to participate.... Read More
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01/03/2010 | WB8LZG
Another great SKN! it was great to hear all those keys on the bands. 40 M was packed right up into the old novice band. I had 2 nice QSO's with Sam , K9GHD es Joe, N2OUV. I used my trusty ol J-38 with a custom wooden knob. Also jumped in with a 1963 V... Read More
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01/02/2010 | WU7R
It was another fun SKN with lots of contacts with Straight Key Century Club (SKCC) members, as well as others who were just trying out their gear. My gear consisted of my new Elecraft K3/100 and a GHD bug. ARRL is to be commended for having this low-ke... Read More
