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01/02/2007 | K1Y/8
Had an absolutely great time on SKN. As a member of the Straight Key Century Club I operated the special event call sign of K1Y/8 for part of SKN. This is the SKCCs 1st year anniversary and we will be using the K1Y call for the entire month of January... Read More
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01/02/2007 | KC9FAV
This year's SKN was very fun for me. I forgot to add the contacts I made in my soapbox entry. Here are the 7 that I worked
AD5YKJ - Craig, KA4WTB - Derris, N5SAN - Frank , W4MY - Marty,
WA4CX - Bill, KI0KM - Bob, N0UMP - Bill Read More -
01/02/2007 | N6KZ
Operated the 2007 SKN event with two keys; a Speed-X straight key (circa 1970, my novice key) and a Vibroplex Original bug (circa 1943, restored e-bay key).
SKCC member #2465, ARRL A-1 Op, long-time SKN participant.
Made five QSOs, but all were quali... Read More -
01/02/2007 | KB1LZH
Another new year; my second SKN; I managed 11 wonderful QSOs. It was a cold New Year's Eve and a rainy New Year's day here in New England. I could not determine whether I was enjoying the thrill of seeking out SKN QSOs more than I was enjoying Santa'... Read More
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01/02/2007 | N4RE
SKN, what a great operating event! There were so many stations participating, I was never at a loss for a QSO. I made 7 contacts using my Speed-X straight key that I purchase in 1963 as a Novice. The black krinkle paint is popping off but it keeps on ... Read More
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01/02/2007 | NA1G
Only worked four QSOs but one was the Marconi club station, W1AA, on Cape Cod. Bob was running 2 watts from a tube transmitter. That is the ultimate straight key station. Read More
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01/02/2007 | AB1BW
This was by far the best SKN. Conditions in southern New England were very good enabling me to make eight excellent rag chewing qso's. Once my fist got used to the straight key again, it was like using an old friend. Many thanks to the stations I wo... Read More
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01/02/2007 | KC9FAV
Well I very much enjoyed running the SKN this year.
I worked as much as I could this year but propagation must not
have been too good. I started out at 00:00 January 1, 2007 UTC
(This was 1800 (6PM) my time on Dec. 31st)and I worked about 2 1/2
hours ... Read More
