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  • 01/07/2010 | K7VIT

    Enjoyed somewhat improved band conditions and improved my score on my 1st RTTY RU with new software. I was impressed by all the new calls which I had never worked before (and which weren't in the supercheck-partial file) that are now participating in R... Read More

  • 01/06/2010 | W5MPC

    It had been a while since I had done any contesting but decided to give the 2010 RU a go. Had a blast! It wasn't a serious run but I managed to log about 400 QSO's and beat my last RU score. At the start of the contest I set three goals: at least 200 Q... Read More

  • 01/06/2010 | KI6NTB

    This was my 2nd SKN.This year, I set my goal to use my Drake 4 line. Right before SKN, power supply failed...So I tried 2NT, but something was wrong. My trusty TS520 is on loan to local ham, so I set up my HW-7. Comes SKN, sudden Honey Dos...then unpla... Read More

  • I love this multifaceted hobby!

    01/06/2010 | N5VU

    My soapbox comments were posted for about 20 minutes and then disappeared. Hmmm. Anyway, this is my second year in the RTTY Round Up. After being a ham since 1976, I decided to get into the digital game. And what a game it is! In 2009 I banged out... Read More

  • 01/06/2010 | AB8KS

    After being off air abt 2 years for health reasons I hooked my Henery Tempo 2020 up and made 16 contacts. I used an old Flame Proof Key and had antenna woes from the start. But was great fun, I guess the QSO that stood out the most was with a Lid In ... Read More

  • 01/06/2010 | W5ALT

    Well, SKN was fun again. I worked 10 extended QSO's, not counting the SKCC contacts -- what a great way to start a year, doing exactly what we have fun doing! I operated using a homebrew straight key, as well and my Lionel J-36 bug that was given to me... Read More

  • Wm. M. Nye Straight Key w/ Navy Knob

    01/06/2010 | K5HK

    Straight Key Night 2010

    K5HK/CARL IN RENO NV

    NYE STRAIGHT KEY WITH NAVY KNOB, IC756PRO2 AT 100W, VERTICALLY POLARIZED DELTA LOOP ON 40M, 2 ELEMENT 6 BAND LIGHTNINGBOLT CUBICAL QUAD AT 40FT ON 20M. CHECKED FOR ACTIVITY ON 15M AND 10M BUT NO JOY. A LOT... Read More

  • 01/06/2010 | KK1X

    I really wasn't paying attention, and came back from an early movie date with my XYL to find the RTTY bands hopping! I didn't go for broke, but enjoyed myself, ultimately working 255 Qs amid shoveling snow and performing the usual weekend errands. It w... Read More

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