01/31/2007 | K6VRS This was my first SKN that I participated in. I enjoyed it immensely. Signals that I heard were fantastic - - chirps, clix, and drifting. Man, that's real radio!
The rig I was used was a Johnson Viking Ranger along with my Hallicrafters SX-101A. Antenna tuner was a Johnson Viking Matchbox loading up an end-fed 85' wire up only about 20 feet. I was using a Vibroplex "Original" bug.
One QSO I had during SKN, the other operator stated on how surprised he was on how stable my Viking Ranger was. Comments were made to me such as: (Boy, thats a real classic station you're operating).
Next year SKN for sure. For next year, I'm planning on using a National HRO-7 with a Harvey Wells Bandmaster TBS-50C and a Heathkit VF-1 VFO. It's about as much fun as Field Day!

Spencer -- K6VRS