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01/08/2021 | WA0VQY

I always enjoy this event. I made 11 contacts this year and split my time between 40 and 80 meters. The rig used was an Icom IC-718 into an old ground-mounted Cushcraft AV-5 trap vertical antenna which I've been using at this QTH since 1988. My str... Read More
01/08/2021 | WA0VQY

I always enjoy this event. I made 11 contacts this year and split my time between 40 and 80 meters. The rig used was an Icom IC-718 into an old ground-mounted Cushcraft AV-5 trap vertical antenna which I've been using at this QTH since 1988. My str... Read More
01/08/2021 | HP1IBF

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021 and many thanks for another fun SKN event. This time I feel sad that my close friend and mentor Camilo (Cam) Castillo -HP1AC sk- will not be with us anymore. Cam enjoyed very much this event. Sorry. The conditions where bad down ... Read More
01/08/2021 | KN5L

Made several SKN QSOs on 40M New Year's Eve and before sunrise New Year's Day. Rig was an Elecraft K3 at 60W. An inverted Vee antenna I used new looking Vibroplex J-36 #1998. Used two weights with added washers for 17 to 18 WPM. Was a pleasure using... Read More
01/06/2021 | AE3A

After an unsuccessful New Year's Eve, I made a couple of contacts on New Year's Day, including a great "DX" QSO... 2 miles away! Switched it up this year, using a J-37 "Mae West" straight key. Looking forward to improving band conditions in the comin... Read More
01/06/2021 | N8XMS

2021 SKN was a lot of fun. I enjoyed 14 QSOs, 12 on 40-meters and 2 on 20-meters. I used my Elecraft K2 at 5-watts into a HyGain AV640 vertical. My key was an antique brass strap key that was made in the engineering shops at the University of Michi... Read More
01/02/2021 | KQ9J

Operated SKN with a re-creation of my 1972 Novice station - a Heathkit HW-16 and HG-10B VFO - and of course, a straight key! The contacts I made were all nice ragchew QSOs. Several were licensed in the early 1970's just like I was - and were using He... Read More
11/29/2020 | W6TOD

This was my first 1.2 GHz EME contest. It was very rewarding and educational. I run a very small station compared to most so it was extra challenging as well. Thanks to the ARRL for hosting a great event, and thanks to all the participants for their p... Read More