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Contest Soapbox
2009 ARRL Straight Key Night
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01/02/2009 | AE3A
SKN is one of my favorite activities. Since I was working on New Year's Eve and Day, I could not fit in more time and QSO's. Conditions also seemed poor - but perhaps my antenna was iced over here in Southern New York, since I was unable to tune the ... Read More
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01/02/2009 | KF8ZN
My First SKN, and I had a blast! Family Committments limited my participation, and my Fist is a bit RUSTY, but I wish to thank KI4GS, W4VAB, K5RCR, K8DDB AND KJ4WD for thier responses and patience!
My Vote for "Best Fist" will go to KI4GKS, who also ge... Read More -
01/02/2009 | N8QE
My CW may be a bit rusty and slower, but I enjoyed making CW contacts New Years day on 40 meters. Brings back the memories when I was first licensed as a Novice back in Western PA in 1966-1967 as WN3FNT. Lots of grey hair on the top of my head now, but... Read More
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01/02/2009 | KL8DX
I have been involved in the SKCC club for nearly a year now and I have really enjoyed using my Straight Keys! Needless to say, I like many others, were waiting for SKN since last January.
The bands were not the greatest but my 24 hour SK activity invol... Read More -
01/02/2009 | WB6IYM
Another SKN, like another year, come and gone! There was, however, improvement noted over previous years. There seemed to be more station activity and more stations worked than in previous SKN's. At least it seemed so to this operator based on my si... Read More
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01/02/2009 | HP1DCP
JAN 1 2009 USE STRAIGHT KEY RUSSIAN.....VIEW Read More
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01/02/2009 | W1TF
Lots of fun with SKN. It has been many years since I did an SKN.
In the last few weeks I have had several QSOs with amateurs holding an extra class license, that were about 5 WPM.
Great for them and for Amateur Radio. They understand the value and fun... Read More -
01/02/2009 | LW3EX
The conditions were not the best in Buenos Aires, only was able to work a few on 15m but had a great time at SKN.
It was fun to hear "personal CW" on the bands, BTW I always use SK or Bugs and since last October began Sideswipering with a HB Cootie key... Read More
