2024 ARRL Straight Key Night
Operated this year using my 1938 McElroy Mac Key bug to work several stations; some using straight keys, cootie keys, and bugs. Along with SKN reports, also exchanged BUG and SKCC membership numbers. Band conditions were good and heard lots of SKN activity. Best fist worked was with Bob, W0YDX in CO, doing a fine job with his 1911 Martin Double Lever bug. Most interesting QSO was with Adam, AI4UH in PA, using a 1954 Vibroplex Presentation bug. A couple of months ago, I had met Adam at a local AZ hamfest and bought some keys from him (small world!). Do enjoy thiis annual event and hope that the ARRL continues to support it as it's a great way to keep the CW history (and hardware) alive.
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