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  • 01/01/2005 | K1NUN

    My first SKN and it won't be my last. Worked only two stations: W1TS and KB3HBD during the last hour of the event. Using my cheap generic hand key with boatanchor (1959) Gonset G-76 AM/CW 100W transceiver, these two noble Hams followed my drift - liter... Read More

  • 01/01/2005 | WA1RKS

    SKN 2004-2005, just finished couple hours ago, and as usual, 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 ... Read More

  • 01/01/2005 | W5WRL

    This was my first SKN and will not be my last. I did not make many contacts but the ones I had were fun. For some reason California was the hot spot from my QTH. Most of my contacts were with folks there. I managed one foreign station from Cuba. My rig... Read More

  • 01/01/2005 | K8IA

    Lets see from AZ....to work the east coast early you beam 120 degrees and then that
    straightens out later. To work the upper midwest you beam 120 degrees and that
    somewhat straightens out later. To work Florida about all you need is a
    coathanger (must ... Read More

  • 01/01/2005 | K0AZ

    Another Great SKN and I bet the count of stations on the air is going
    to be up from previous years. As usual a fun laid back time and a lot
    of memories pass by using the vintage gear. Preperation was as much
    fun as operating but I will keep the SKN sta... Read More

  • 01/01/2005 | K8IA

    Spent too much time playing with newly erected K9AY Loops and not enough time worrying about making q's. Highlight of the contest was ZL2BSJ returning my CQ. Not a everyday thing, as I am only running 100w and simple antennas during the 160 Contests.

    I... Read More

  • 12/31/2004 | IT9VVM

    Hi all this is my 1st SKN. Here in Sicily the propagation is really bad ... no sigs on 20m, only weak sigs (S1) on 40m. I hope it will be better with the sun. Happy new year to everyone! Read More

  • K3EAR - JANUARY 2004 VHF SWEEPSTAKES MULTI-OP WINNER AGAIN!

    12/31/2004 | K3EAR

    Watch This Space For The K3EAR Jan 04 VHF Sweepstakes Results! Read More

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