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    01/03/2019 | WD5ABC

    I only had time for 1 contact and Mike (NR3C) was patient with my out-of-practice bug fist!  I used my 1941 Vibroplex Original Bug and Flex 3000 for a bit of the old and a little of the new.  I'm looking forward to keeping the SKN fun going with the SK... Read More

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    01/03/2019 | KJ6CA

     Was fun this year. A lot of signals. Was running a globe king 500c and drake 2b reciever. Hytower on 80 meters . Thanks for the qsos. Bobkj6ca. Kj6ca  Read More

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    01/03/2019 | N8XMS

     For SKN this year I made it my goal to make at least 1 QSO with each of the straight keys that I could scrounge up.  That ended up being 8 keys and 8 QSOs, and even included a key from a toy telegraph set from the 1960's.  All of my QSOs were on 40-me... Read More

  • 01/02/2019 | AE6JV

    This was the first SKN where I dared take my shakyCW out for a rag chew. I used a J38 key from my novice days and managed to contact AE6C in Fremont, across SF bay, who was using a single tube transmitter with some chirp and a Collins receiver. The chi... Read More

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    01/02/2019 | WA9ZBW

     Great SKN.  There was a lot of participation this year.  I used my Chas Corey 1915 landwire key that worked very well and was a nice conversation.  As in my photo my classic Vibroplex Blue Racer was right beside it but being a purest regarding straigh... Read More

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    01/02/2019 | K5HK

     Another Great SKN!  I worked 9 stations this year with 6 different Straight Keys. From Left to right in attached Picture: J-38 Wescox No. 9 CDN Straight Key Unknown specifics, J-38 style key Ham Key Windslow Electronics 66150 Ky-116/U Leg Clamp Key Ll... Read More

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    01/02/2019 | K4DS

    It has been a few years since I last participated in SKN, but had a good time. It was not easy making my paddle fist adjust to a straight key. I used my Begali Spark straight key and K3 at 25 watts on 40 meters. Many great fists on the band and hear... Read More

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