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2016 ARRL Straight Key Night

01/01/2016 | N6KZ

As usual, enjoyed operating the ARRL SKN event, this year using my recently restored Vibroplex 1956 Blue Racer bug (with plenty of speed weights) and my trusty 1939 Lightning bug.  I found the band conditions to be pretty good and worked the following SKN stations:  W6LFB, K5YAA, AC2C, WU0L, N4UOH, W8WL, AE7CG, N5XE, KA3P, N2CJ, KE7MFW, K9JM, and K6JJR.  Keys reported back this year included a few J-38s, a couple Bencher RJ-2s, a Ham Key straight key, and several Vibroplex bugs.   I enjoy restoring bugs so spent my QSOs discussing keys and enjoyed seeing several of the keys I worked in posted QRZ.COM pictures.  Best fist worked this year would be a tie between N5XE and K6JJR, both using Vibroplex bugs.  I'm so glad that the League included bugs into this event as its a joy to hear the various bugs on the air.  This event gives those old bugs a chance to ride the airwaves again.  Very73, Jim N6KZ

-- N6KZ


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