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01/02/2007 | KA0P

I only made 1 contact, all I had time for. I had a nice 30 minute QSO with N5DY in Oklahoma. I was using my old Heath HW101 and an old Allied straight key. I still use the HW101 for an occasional contact just to keep it running.
Look forward to next y... Read More
01/02/2007 | K9PL

SKN: CW--pure and unadulterated fun. Six QSOs including three ragchews. The essence of amateur radio in its simplicity and good nature. Read More
01/02/2007 | WB7GR

Finaly got enough guts to plug in a key and operate CW. Thanks to the guys who were slow enough to make it fun for everyone. SKN WAS GREAT FUN! I listened more than I sent but did manage to make three enjoyabe rag chew QSO's. I used a garage sale ... Read More
01/02/2007 | KB6NU

I made seven contacts total in this year's SKN--five on New Year's Eve and two on New Year's Day. Thanks to all who put up with my fist. I would have made more, but my wrist gave out. :)

I used my WWII-vintage J-45, which is a J-37 key mounted on a leg... Read More
01/02/2007 | KD5XB

Well, I did it! I worked Straight Key Night for the first time ever. I used a 1956 Vibroplex Presentation and it was a lot of fun.

I should have known better, but I've been thinking I'm kind of an old salt now, after having been a ham for 25 years, ... Read More
01/02/2007 | N1RX

I have worked many SKNs in my 20 years on the air, but this one was the best for me! It is also the first time that I have decided to send in comments and a list of stations I worked. For SKN, I ran all QRP, using my Elecraft K2 at 5 watts to a G5RV. S... Read More
01/02/2007 | KA1BNO

Had a great time participating in Straight Key Night, 2007 I haven't done SKN in about 3 years now. I got a late start on Monday about noon time. Talked to Dave KB3EDU in PA. and Bill KB1YJ in NH. Looking foward to do more operating next year.

Dan, ka... Read More
01/02/2007 | W4FOA

'Twas music to my ears, all of those wonderfully unique sounding fists pounding brass and having fun. SKN is an experience that reassures one that CW is NOT DEAD but alive and well amongst our fraternity. Noted a lot of SKCC members were active. See... Read More