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01/03/2010 | SM2CEW
I first entered the ARRL EME Competiton in 1985 and since then it has been one of the highlights of the year for me as a moonbouncer.
I operate exlusively CW and I wholeheartedly support the ARRL for revising the contest rules so that they fully suppo... Read More -
01/02/2010 | WU7R
It was another fun SKN with lots of contacts with Straight Key Century Club (SKCC) members, as well as others who were just trying out their gear. My gear consisted of my new Elecraft K3/100 and a GHD bug. ARRL is to be commended for having this low-ke... Read More
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01/02/2010 | K7FME
WORKED ONLY A COUPLE OF HOURS AND ALL ON 40 METERS. THIS IS THE MOST ENJOYABLE EVENT OF THE YEAR, VERY CASUAL AND BRINGS OUT SO MANY OPS. I RAN A MARK-V AT ONLY 30 WATTS FOR ALL CONTACTS INTO A 40M GROUND PLANE ANT. (FITS MY CC&R SITUATION).STRIGHT KEY... Read More
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01/02/2010 | WB0CNK
Fired up the OLD NOVICE RIG again this year for SKN-2009.
It came to life and helped warm the shack during cold midwest temperatures.
The transmitter,(built in 1970) from one of Lew McCoy's 1957 QST articles. Parts from: An old Wurlitzer Juke Box, "El... Read More -
01/01/2010 | KA3LOC
SKN 2010 was a fun as always. Only worked a few stations with my FT-817 QRP & G5RV at 55ft, but had fun. Ric KA3LOC SKCC 660T, Lansing, KS Read More
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01/01/2010 | N2COP
Two classic winter events on the same day! Straight Key Night (SKN) and the NHL's annual Winter Classic. Here is Bill, N2COP, with his Kent straight key and Yaesu FT-817D trying to make QSOs and watch the game between the Boston Bruins and the Philad... Read More
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12/31/2009 | K1WHS
Last year in northern New England,it was the big ice storm, no heat, no power, no fun. This year was much better. The lights were on. The antenna was not resembling an ice cube. The weather was seasonable. I was in much better shape, but I still missed... Read More
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12/31/2009 | AB2YI/R
After a brief try on 432 in the August UHF contest, I decided to put a 3 band limited rover together for September. I made a plywood bulkhead to fit my Matrix sunroof to hold a push-up mast with armstrong rotor. Topping at 13' when down, it goes up t... Read More
