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    01/02/2019 | WA9ZBW

     Great SKN.  There was a lot of participation this year.  I used my Chas Corey 1915 landwire key that worked very well and was a nice conversation.  As in my photo my classic Vibroplex Blue Racer was right beside it but being a purest regarding straigh... Read More

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    01/02/2019 | K5HK

     Another Great SKN!  I worked 9 stations this year with 6 different Straight Keys. From Left to right in attached Picture: J-38 Wescox No. 9 CDN Straight Key Unknown specifics, J-38 style key Ham Key Windslow Electronics 66150 Ky-116/U Leg Clamp Key Ll... Read More

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    01/02/2019 | K4DS

    It has been a few years since I last participated in SKN, but had a good time. It was not easy making my paddle fist adjust to a straight key. I used my Begali Spark straight key and K3 at 25 watts on 40 meters. Many great fists on the band and hear... Read More

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    01/02/2019 | N0UMP

    I had a great time and really enjoyed using the old Heathkit DX-60A, HR-10B and HG-10. I used a crystal on 40 meters and the vfo on 80. Hope everyone else had as much fun as I did. 73 and cul....Bill N0UMP   Read More

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    01/02/2019 | KJ6CA

     Had fun time running a globe king 500c and drake 2b. Hytower vertical on 80. Thanks for the qsos. Bobkj6ca.   Read More

  • 01/02/2019 | KC7YE

     Got on 40 with the old HW-16 and one rock (7066) Nothing heard so QSY to 80 on a modern rig (IC-718) made 3 contacts then took a break to nap so could make midnight.. Just woke up in time and blew my Great Northern switch engine horn at the strike of ... Read More

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    01/02/2019 | K9VKY

    Another grand night of brass pounding was had along with the smell of hot beeswax and mildew from the stalwart PRC-1 spy radio. Limited to four frequencies in the 7100-7125 Kc (yes, Kc...) segment confined operations to the miserable conditions on 40 M... Read More