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01/02/2016 | W0CZ
I made 7 SKN contacts. I thought K7SU Kelly had the best fist had the best fist. This is one of my favorite events of the year as it reminds me of my early CW activities from 49 years ago. 73. Ken W0CZ Read More
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01/02/2016 | AE3A
Despite a lot of QRN on 40 meters, I had a very pleasant couple of hours making a few QSO's. Equipment: Yaesu FT-840 running 5 to 50 watts to a dipole hung out a window, with a J-37 "Mae West" straight key. Thanks and 73 to all, and wishes for a hea... Read More
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01/02/2016 | AA4Q
Again this year, my goal was to make 1 QSO with each key in the collection. I guess the fact that it was a real challenge means my collection is growing. 16 Keys, made the first 8 QSOs on 40 thursday night, the remaining 8 on 20 friday afternoon. Cond... Read More
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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 ... Read More
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01/01/2016 | KW4RM
I used a j-38 made by Lionel Toy Train Company in WW2 that was given to me by my father, Hank Miller W4HCM (SK). I've used it every SKN for years and this time, for the first time, I ran into another brass pounder using the same type key, Dan Pond N0TK... Read More
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01/01/2016 | K6CTW
Another enjoyable SKN even though conditions were not as good as hoped. Had a super "bug" round-table with N6KIX, AI6U and K6LQ. Keys used this year: Vibroplex Blue Racer and Lightnng Western Electric, legless Nye-Viking straight key with Navy knob R... Read More
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01/01/2016 | w0ui
12/31/15 10pMT
Woody working the annual ARRL "Straight Key Night" event.
Here using the "brass-pounder" Morse code key that had belonged to his grandfather, Kenneth J Buck, Sr..
Ken was killed in action during World War 2 when his mine sweeper was tor... Read More -
01/01/2016 | WB8YYY
Nice to work old and new rigs. here I operated HW16 with HG10 VFO and CALF audio filter. I got a head start and used the rig for a few days prior to SKN. Read More
