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01/09/2006 | WB6IYM

Only operated about 6 hours...Spent most of my time on the internet tracking down how to make FSK work from the USB port on my new laptop. HOwever, a most enjoyable time; I checked out my new desk and radio console that were installed about 10 days be... Read More
01/08/2006 | KH6IN

The efforts at KH6IN for the 10-Meter Contest was at Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park, Hawaii. This is near Hilo, Hawaii at grid BK29jx. The station ran 100 watts with 2 antennas available: a 14-element "portable" Sterba Curtain and a 5-element Yagi. The S... Read More
01/08/2006 | W4YD

I operated my Swan Astro 150 Transceiver (1982 vintage) with a dipole antenna and my Vibroplex Bug. I was busy driving teenagers to various engagements, so there were only 7 QSO's. I did lots of listening and heard some great fists. I also met some new... Read More
01/08/2006 | K2JX

I decided to use my Novice station circa 1973 for SKN this year.
E.F. Johnson Viking Adventurer, BC-348Q rcvr, J-38 key, transmitter crystal controlled. 75' inverted end fed Marconi antenna tuned by an E.F. Johnson "Match Box". After a few visits from ... Read More
01/08/2006 | KF9AQ

This was my first SKN that I worked. I had a great time, did not make many contacts, but enjoyed the long qso's with the stations I worked. I used my Kenwood rig for awhile until I decided to use my old but reliable Heathkit HR-1680/HX-1681 CW RX/TX wi... Read More
01/08/2006 | WB6IYM

Another SKN come and gone!! I did not have a lot of time this year, but committed a few hours just the same...Ran into some ops that I worked the last few SKN's and generally had a good time, and was able to test out the ergonomics of my new desk and r... Read More
01/07/2006 | VE7NI

SKN 2006 was an absolute joy in which to take part again this year! My "biggest surprise QSO"...HP1AC replied to my CQ on 20M. "Best sounding vintage gear"...W7VK with his Heath DX40 transmitter running 50 watts and married to his Drake 2B receiver.
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01/07/2006 | N0LD

I introduced Billy Dansereau (a Douglass, KS high school junior) to contesting with the ARRL 10m contest. He was at rapt attention during the contest marvelling (for instance) "Are they really in Barbados!... " He is taking his Technician exam at the ... Read More