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01/03/2005 | N9CJT
I had worked Bill KC8PAR before, both times back in 2001. Both times he was short and to the point and signed off before I could find out anything about him. My SKN contact with Bill was quite different. I found out that Bill had hungered after a ham t... Read More
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01/03/2005 | KT3A
I am glad to see SKN is making a comeback. I often miss it because I visit friends over the holiday. This year, I had some time to make a few contacts and welcome other hams into 2005. As I was working the bands from the shack, I could not help but ... Read More
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01/03/2005 | WA1RKS
I Had a great time. But the best was saved for last. I got to do what a lot of guys would like. I got to work my son N1CCF, on SKN. It was his first ever on the air CW qso,and first SKN. So it was a special moment for us both. He had the "1st time jitt... Read More
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01/03/2005 | N8XMS
I enjoyed making 14 SKN QSO's this year. I stayed on 40 meters with an Elecraft K1 running 4 watts into a Cushcraft R7 vertical. My key was a rectangular Speed-X with a Navy knob. I really enjoyed working so many people who were running vintage gear... Read More
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01/03/2005 | K7TUC
It was 1969 when I shipped aboard the USS Jamestown, bound for Vietnam. There I would meet my lifelong pals and shipmates, Cliff N2IGB, and Poopdeck Paul (no callsign - yet). The three of us have stayed in touch over the years. Cliff and I have logg... Read More
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01/03/2005 | N2WM
This was my first effort in SKN. I only made two QSO's
with the old Straight Key, but I think they were my first
since my old Novice days as WN2LPX during 1963 to 1964
when I became a General. Hope to do more next year.
73 Wa... Read More -
01/03/2005 | K2JX
SKN is a great event bringing out great operators, some running thier
vintage Amateur gear. I myself operated SKN 2004 with a J-38 key, a Johnson Viking II transmitter and a classic WW-2 rcvr the BC-348Q.
That night I relive my Novice days on 80 meters... Read More -
01/03/2005 | KB4WJA
I have participated in past years but actually made 16 contacts this year. I am in awe of anyone that can send perfect code with a straight
key. I had a blast. Now back to the paddles for another year! Read More
