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  • 01/25/2010 | WA1RKS

    Well this was the most sparce contest for a SS in long time! I heard virtually no "Big Guns" !! The pickins were slim, and far and few between, worked about 10 stations for 6-8 hr stint. So left it and went on to seek K3y/KL7 in the SKCC contest instea... Read More

  • 01/25/2010 | K2DRH

    Hoo boy, do I have a lot of work to do before June! I should have known that things were just too easy when it seemed like all I had to do was climb the tower and reinstall the 3546 preamp to be ready. It worked fine on MLK day when I installed it i... Read More

  • 01/25/2010 | VE9DX

    Log submitted as a check log.
    Worked:
    VE2DSB JT65B on 2 Mtrs, 6 Mtrs FSK441 FN35,
    WB2RVX FSK441 6 Mtrs FM29,
    N3NGE FSK441 6 and 2 Mtrs FN20
    K1TEO FSK441 6 Mtrs FN31
    WA1FKG FSK441 6 Mtrs FN21
    K1TOL SSB 6 Mtrs FN44
    VE9ZX SSB 6 and 2 SSB FN65
    Any off time... Read More

  • 01/24/2010 | NF8M

    Only made one QSO but I always look forward to SKN. The J-38 sits here next to the paddles and actually gets use in the monthly NAQCC straight-key sprints. Great to keep up those sending skills! Read More

  • The new shack! always available in CW/RTTY ! LOTW User

    01/24/2010 | HB9DHG

    This was my first ARRL RTTY Round-up contest.
    As always, any ARRL contest is well organized and participation is always enjoyable.
    More than 230 QSO can be a good result but I will take care to push up my stress next year. I also take the chance to te... Read More

  • 01/23/2010 | W8SWS

    I had the opportunity to participate in FD 2009 as a guest of Steve Rogge, KC8TPF, and the Piqua Amateur radio club. Needless to say, I had a great time, and not too long after, obtained my license, and the call sign I now hold. I made two contacts th... Read More

  • 01/21/2010 | K7FME

    WORKED ONLY A COUPLE OF HOURS AND ALL ON 40METERS. THIS IS THE MOST ENJOYABLE EVENT OF THE YEAR, VERY CASUAL AND BRINGS OUT SO MANY OPS. I RAN A MARK-V AT ONLY 30WATTS FOR ALL CONTACTS INTO A GRND PLANE ANT. OLD MILITARY BRASS STRIGHT KEY. STATIONS WOR... Read More

  • NOVICE STATION VINTAGE 1975. HT-40 , HA5 VFO, 2B WITH 2BQ

    01/21/2010 | K9SB

    Just love SKN, It gives me an excuse to fire up my old novice rig.
    Hallicrafters HT-40 (50watts out)with HA-5 VFO, Drake 2B receiver with
    2BQ multiplier ,12 volt Dow key relay, 1/4 wave 40mtr vertical. For it's time that Drake 2B was a real good CW rec... Read More