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    01/09/2017 | n1imw

    Great to be back on RTTY! I't been a few years since i've had my rig set up for digital and I finally got everything lined up this weekend for RTTY Roundup!   RTTYdigital sure is a differnt operating tempo and style than phone or cw and it took me a fe... Read More

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    01/07/2017 | K8NB

    This was another great SKN. I only found time for 15 contacts. I used a different key or bug for each contact. First contact of SKN was using an old Speed-ex key that I used for my first QSO 40 years ago. I did not dig out the hollow state gear. T... Read More

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    01/07/2017 | KN5L

    Used an Elecraft K2 at 15 watts and a Knoxville Vibroplex Blue Racer. Started operation a few hours before sunrise on 40 meters. Switched to 20 meters late morning. The bands were up and down, but was able to have a couple of long QSOs. Another success... Read More

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    01/06/2017 | NR4M

    Been a ham for 37 years and this was my first SKN.  My operating had taken the path of serious contesting, so this was something very new and different for me. Surprisingly, I found that each of my 20 Q's were as enjoyable as the next.  Seemed the comm... Read More

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    01/06/2017 | WB2AWQ

    Been doing SKN since its beginning, and I never tire of it, even though CW is the only mode I use. Made 11 contacts, which is high for me. The key I chose to use this year was a 1916 Signal Electric Navy spark key, the heavy duty model. It keyed both a... Read More

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    01/05/2017 | K0JW

     Another great time dragging out the key and blowing the cobwebs from the vintage gear, and cndx were not bad this time around. This is a great event I look forward to every year, glad to see all the activity. Read More

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    01/05/2017 | ko6yg

     Was a bit rusty on the CW.  But had a great time anyway! Was operating QRP Thanks for keeping this activity going every year! 72        Dan   KO6YG     Read More

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    01/05/2017 | NA6DX

    I love dusting off the old HW-16 and the straight key for SKN.  This year I only had time for one QSO, with N6KZ.  Thanks Jim, it was a nice chat.  My KX3 was used as a VFO, since I have few xtals.  73 es see you next year. Read More

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