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01/03/2009 | K8NB
Another year and another SKN. This year I made most of my 12 QSOs with the Drake TR-4 that I had used for my first contact in 1976. For some of the contacts I used the old speed-x straight key that had been used for my first QSO. I enjoyed all the c... Read More
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01/03/2009 | WB2LHP
This was my first Straight Key Night in 30 years of being a ham radio operator.
I had just recently restored a classic Heathkit HW-8 transceiver and got a nice
Bencher straight key for the holidays. This has been a wonderful re-introduction
to CW an... Read More -
01/03/2009 | KB4QQJ/K3Y/4
Well, SKN 2009 is in the log. I didn't get to play but a few hours but made around 50 contacts. What a sound. All the straight keys, bugs and cooties just pounding away. I've been straight keying for only a scant 25 years, but never fail to get a kick ... Read More
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01/03/2009 | K4JPN
Really enjoyed SKN again, lot of fun to pull out the old keys from Novice Days and really pound the brass. This year I hooked up a key made by Graham G4XCL and was amazed how comfortable a key is that you hold your arm up to send. Most interesting... Read More
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01/03/2009 | N0EVH
Happy New Year to all. Worked all the stations that my glass arm would allow, two! OK, now back to the paddle! It was great fun and my appologies to the two Texas hams that had to listen to my clattering from Missouri. Ran my half century old Weste... Read More
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01/03/2009 | W3RT
For this year's SKN, I used my old Novice station setup, consisting of a Kenwood TS-520-s and a Nye Viking Straight Key. I was able to make contact with 11 stations, including one with my Elmer, KB3ZS (Tim) which was the highlight of SKN for me! All ... Read More
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01/03/2009 | NJ3K
Only worked 8 stations but the actual on air time was 118 minutes. Really enjoy this event, reminds me of my days as a novice, when I did alot of this type of QSO's. My arm did get tired though, HI. 73 see you next year. Read More
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01/03/2009 | AE4MZ
My third SKN and as much fun as any despite rough conditions (40m), and as an apartment dweller, having to operate mobile from my car in the parking lot. Although I use my antique J-38 quite a bit for other operating, SKN is an event I would not miss. Read More
