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01/01/2022 | WD6DBM

I had a great time talking to old friends and new friends alike. I wish this event lasted for a week! The most fun event on the air. I would like to see SKN brought back instead of RST, for old time's sake. Best fist I heard was AC6YY, Ned, just s... Read More
01/01/2022 | K1VTF

Almost 60 years later, Iused an Ameco AC-1 for SKN this year. My mother bought me the my original AC-1 kit when I was 13, setting me up for electronics and radio for a lifetime. Running about 6 watts output, I worked several stations including long t... Read More
12/31/2021 | KD8RV

I want to single out W1IK for his courtesy with another ham who was maybe having the jitters. W1IK displayed patience and persistance. It impressed me that one of the hallmarks of our hobby is still so alive and well. Read More
12/31/2021 | W2NTN

Very cool, and a nice relaxing way to start the New Year. W3DKT, N2OT and I were able to make contact on 80 meters at 3.52022 to start our New Year and also our Straight Key Night. We used Gary's N2OT custom made straight keys, and even with our rust... Read More
12/30/2021 | W2NTN

The excitement of SKN is already starting here. For Straight Key Night 2022, Gary (N2OT) made special custom straight keys, with one shown in the pictures. He used a CAD program, a 3D printer and some old brass locks with keys. Three friends of 50 y... Read More
12/29/2021 | W7GJ

I was confused about the exchanges required, but was very impressed with how quickly it was possible to log 2m EME stations using Q65-30A! I wish more stations would move away from the less sensitive JT65B! Read More
08/11/2021 | VO1MRC

'The Telegram' kindly published this year's FD operation and the venue as the VO1FR cabin in Whitbourne. Set up started on arrival around noon. After climbing, pruning and felling trees formasts, all was ready by 3.30pm (1800 ut) with the solar cel... Read More
08/06/2021 | N6MI

For an almost professional video of the N6MI operation in Field Day, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7ibQpNwqxw. June 2021 Field Day (Frazier Peak, DM04ms, Class 2A Santa Barbara, 2,358 contacts). The N6MI (call) team included K6VCR, N7DA, NB6E... Read More