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  • 01/02/2013 | K7ETM

    What a fun evening!  To add to the "specialness", I had just received my vanity call ticket in the mail and was able to participate with my original K7ETM call issued July 1959.  Adding to the fun was cranking out code on my old novice Standard & Blue ... Read More

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    01/02/2013 | K9VKY

    As always, SKN is a wonderful time to step back into those thrilling days of yesteryear.  After letting the smoke out of the stalwart PRC-1 Spy Radio last year,  the set mustered for another SKN along with the able Collins Twins celebrating their 60th ... Read More

  • 01/02/2013 | KC8UR

    SKN 2013 was loads of fun for me. I worked a total of nine stations in seven different states. I only operated on 80 meters and used my old Speed-X hand key throughout the entire event. Used my Ten Tec Jupiter and G5RV Dipiole. My favorite SKN QSO was ... Read More

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    01/02/2013 | WB8DQT

    Although physicists will claim that there is no such thing as a time machine, it is obvious that none of them have participated in Straight Key Night (SKN). Hundreds of operators fire up classic vintage gear (restored or replicated) and everyone, whet... Read More

  • 01/02/2013 | W1RO

    Another great SKN. Worked more stations than ever. I had 8 keys plugged into my rig so stations could ask me to use whichever key they would like to hear on the air.  It seems I heard more people calling CQ SKN this year than, which I think is great. I... Read More

  • 01/02/2013 | W1FWB

     I hadn't been on the air for quite a while, but I did not want to miss SKN.  I had a little time, so I fired up the Ten-Tec on 20m.  I worked a couple of KY3's and a couple of other stations.  I had a great rag chew with Greg, W9ODY.  We went on for a... Read More

  • 01/02/2013 | K7TFW

    What a great way to spend a very cold day! Only worked nine hardy hams but the music of CW warmed my soul. Thanks to all who are responsible for this event. Don K7TFW Read More

  • 01/02/2013 | WD0K

     Happy New Year All !! Short time on hand to escape the focus of the holiday to retreat to the shack and start up the heater to enjoy some SKN Q's. Started with my Icom while my TS530s was warming up. Only had time to work 2 stations but my time with W... Read More

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