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2014 ARRL Straight Key Night

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01/05/2014 | NJ3K

I made 6 QSO's in SKN 2014. Thanks to all for putting up with my bad fist. Reminds me of my old Novice days when I was trying to figure out what all the beeps meant (still trying:) and yes my arm got tired. 73 NJ3K Bruce Read More
01/05/2014 | NJ3K

I made 6 QSO for SKN 2014. Thanks to all for dealing with my bad fist, used a J-38 key and yes my arm got tired. I always look forward to SKN each year brings back a lot of memories my old novice days when I was trying to figure out what all the beeps ... Read More
01/05/2014 | NJ3K

I made 6 QSO for SKN 2014. Thanks to all for dealing with my bad fist, used a J-38 key and yes my arm got tired. I always look forward to SKN each year brings back a lot of memories my old novice days when I was trying to figure out what all the beeps ... Read More
01/05/2014 | W1TS

Not a whole lot of QSOs this year but they were memorable and unique. The rig used was my DX-100-B and HQ-150 receiver. The straight key was a Speed-X type and a WWII vintage Navy Vibroplex bug. My more recent CW activity has been with a paddle and key... Read More
01/04/2014 | kw3u

This year i managed 5 xmtrs and keys, johnson adventurer, heath Hw-16; drake 2nt; knight T-60 and the halli - HT-40 with drake 2B for great hearing. keys were J-38;nyeviking master;navy flameproof, himound 708 and kent. good times as always. Jim kw3u Read More
01/04/2014 | KN5L

My rig this year was a Drake 2-C, 2-CQ, and 2-NT with a Hallicrafters HA-5 VFO. My key was a 1978 Original Standard Vibroplex Bug with a Vari-Speed for 15 WPM. I had 21 enjoyable QSOs. Read More
01/04/2014 | K1NV/7

Another SKN, bigger and better than ever, has come and gone. I had to hurry to put up a suitable antenna at the new winter QTH in Nevada, but it was worth the effort to have ten memorable SKN QSO's on 40M and 80M. Band conditions could have been bet... Read More
01/03/2014 | K3VYY

Operated my second SKN. Only made a few contacts due to other things but every contact was interesting. MOst interesting was K9VKY's "Spy Radio" complete with the chirpy keying! Look forward to doing this again. Read More