2019 ARRL Straight Key Night
2019 SKN was an opportunity to experience the worst propagation conditions of any I've participated in. Deep QSO on all bands. 80 meters after the sun went down was completely wiped out by QRM of broad band static. Static was verified to be on all bands.
It was a good opportunity to take down one of my old collection and put the Signal Electric Model 112-K to use. These keys were made for students from 1924 to the 1940s. The 1939 Radio Shack catalog sold them for less than $2.00. I got it for $20.00 a couple years ago.
I was also able to use my 1964 Vibroplex Champion on the faster contacts.
I'll be back next year.
-- W1RO
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