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  • KT3A operates QRP in the Sunshine Key Night

    01/03/2005 | KT3A

    I am glad to see SKN is making a comeback. I often miss it because I visit friends over the holiday. This year, I had some time to make a few contacts and welcome other hams into 2005. As I was working the bands from the shack, I could not help but ... Read More

  • 01/03/2005 | WA1RKS

    I Had a great time. But the best was saved for last. I got to do what a lot of guys would like. I got to work my son N1CCF, on SKN. It was his first ever on the air CW qso,and first SKN. So it was a special moment for us both. He had the "1st time jitt... Read More

  • 01/03/2005 | N8XMS

    I enjoyed making 14 SKN QSO's this year. I stayed on 40 meters with an Elecraft K1 running 4 watts into a Cushcraft R7 vertical. My key was a rectangular Speed-X with a Navy knob. I really enjoyed working so many people who were running vintage gear... Read More

  • 01/03/2005 | K7TUC

    It was 1969 when I shipped aboard the USS Jamestown, bound for Vietnam. There I would meet my lifelong pals and shipmates, Cliff N2IGB, and Poopdeck Paul (no callsign - yet). The three of us have stayed in touch over the years. Cliff and I have logg... Read More

  • 01/03/2005 | N2WM

    This was my first effort in SKN. I only made two QSO's
    with the old Straight Key, but I think they were my first
    since my old Novice days as WN2LPX during 1963 to 1964
    when I became a General. Hope to do more next year.

    73 Wa... Read More

  • 01/03/2005 | K2JX

    SKN is a great event bringing out great operators, some running thier
    vintage Amateur gear. I myself operated SKN 2004 with a J-38 key, a Johnson Viking II transmitter and a classic WW-2 rcvr the BC-348Q.
    That night I relive my Novice days on 80 meters... Read More

  • 01/03/2005 | KB4WJA

    I have participated in past years but actually made 16 contacts this year. I am in awe of anyone that can send perfect code with a straight
    key. I had a blast. Now back to the paddles for another year! Read More

  • My new Shack on SKN

    01/03/2005 | W0LMS

    This was my first SKN and I had a wonderful time! I had limited time to operate with family obligations pulling me out of the shack.
    The new Kent Key my wife Nell bought me for the holidays was a pleasure to use. I only had time to make 5 contacts but ... Read More