Re: [Elecraft] SKN: What a Long, Strange Trip...

Eric Norris writes: How far this tiny California company has come in 20 years is just incredible. Not to even mention the KX2 and KX3, and all the other stuff. I worked a bunch of SKN stations with my KX2. Among those QSOs included a Heathkit HW-101 and DX-40, a Drake TR7, and an ARC-5

[Elecraft] SKN: What a Long, Strange Trip...

This year for SKN, I left the tube radios in their racks, and went with an HW-8, KX1, K1, K2, and K3. After just having watched the in-depth K4 interview with Eric at Elecraft's European Distributor, and having had a personal tour of the K4 by Eric at Pacificon, my mind is blown. Really blown.

Re: [Elecraft] SKN.

a1j.com> To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, January 2, 2016 9:28 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SKN. Though you did get the info you asked and that SKN is over, this info may be moot but it's a worthy read. SKN is not a contest though it can be looked at that way. Here is the offici

Re: [Elecraft] SKN.

Gary wrote: On the personal side, I enjoy SKN for several reasons but one main reason; it allows me to experience ham radio the way it was before digital everything took over our operating stations. Back when people made more than a "contest style" 599 TU & back to CQing for their next fly by

Re: [Elecraft] SKN.

Though you did get the info you asked and that SKN is over, this info may be moot but it's a worthy read. SKN is not a contest though it can be looked at that way. Here is the official website and it explains it well. http://www.arrl.org/straight-key-night On the personal side, I enjoy SKN

Re: [Elecraft] SKN.

It's on New Year's eve. Matt W6NIA Always store beer in a dark place. - R. Heinlein > On Dec 31, 2015, at 7:20 PM, Nr4c wrote: > > I've seen several references to Straight Key Nite being tonight. Guys, I > thought SKN was Jan 1st. On the east coast, it's still Dec 31st.

[Elecraft] SKN.

I've seen several references to Straight Key Nite being tonight. Guys, I thought SKN was Jan 1st. On the east coast, it's still Dec 31st. SKN should be tomorrow nite. Right? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] SKN.

SKN is UTC on Jan 1st to 2359 on Jan 1st. New Year's Day UTC. 73, BILL W4RK Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 31, 2015, at 21:20, Nr4c wrote: > > I've seen several references to Straight Key Nite being tonight. Guys, I > thought SKN was Jan 1st. On the east coast, it's

[Elecraft] SKN sans Elecraft

For the first time since drinking the Kool-Aid years ago, I made it all the way through SKN without touching an Elecraft radio!  Nothing but my HW-16 and Heathkit CW twins was used, though I did have to use the AF1 to help the old girls out. Nothing makes you appreciate your K3, KX3, K2, K1,

Re: [Elecraft] SKN, VizKey, AF2

The VIZ Vertical is indeed a smooth bug for slow speed work. Tom made me a custom humongous-sized base so I don't knock the key over. Another approach to slowing it down for super slow speed work is to go to your local hobby shop. You can find small diameter brass tubes which will fit

[Elecraft] SKN, VizKey, AF2

Someone mentioned the VizKey right-angle bug.  I have a VizVertical.  Tom made me a special weight, 1 1/4 long, with the clamp screw drilled at the end.  By adjusting the key so the damper hits the weight instead of the vibrating arm, this gives the VizVertical a 11 to 17 wpm range--perfect for

Re: [Elecraft] SKN 2012

I think I understand your feelings about the old K2. I owned, for a time, serial #7. I didn't build it myself - I acquired it from a ham in Canada. There was a somewhat mystical quality felt in having one of the early ones - wish I had it back :-( . It went for a good cause though... and

[Elecraft] SKN 2012

Straight Key Night is just a under two hours away: http://www.arrl.org/straight-key-night If you have a straight key, and maybe a vintage CW station, then it's time to get on the air. Those of you that have a K2, then you may have a vintage rig ready to go: vin·tage adj. 1. Of or relating to

Re: [Elecraft] SKN 2012

I've got a homebrew 6C4 driving a 5763 to 8 watts input *somewhere* around 7.028 +/- the drift ;) but my K2 is my receiver for tonight and the T/R relay is Phil Salas' AD5X version from an old QST. We're definitely *not* talking QSK here, folks!! Made one warm-up QSO today with KE3NE and

Re: [Elecraft] SKN 2012

. Ariel Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:27:56 -0600 From: j...@kn5l.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] SKN 2012 Straight Key Night is just a under two hours away: http://www.arrl.org/straight-key-night If you have a straight key, and maybe a vintage CW station, then it's

Re: [Elecraft] SKN 2012

John, If you think my fully upgraded (and packed with all options for a QRP K2) original Field Test K2 SN 00020 will be replaced by a KX3, you have another think coming. Yes, I will have a KX3, but that old K2 will still be rolling along. It may not do prime duty in the home station - the K3

Re: [Elecraft] SKN 2012

On 12/31/2011 05:15 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: John, If you think my fully upgraded (and packed with all options for a QRP K2) original Field Test K2 SN 00020 will be replaced by a KX3, you have another think coming. Hi Don, obviously, your K2 #20, same as my K2/10 #7212, fits the

Re: [Elecraft] SKN 2012

John, FB on your Trophy Case. I do not have any trophy case of past rigs. I do have some of my old tube receivers stowed away in the attic - I don't know why, but I just can't part with them and since they are homebrew, they are not regarded as classics to be rebuilt. I did sell my BC-348

Re: [Elecraft] SKN - REPORT YOUR RESULTS!

On Jan 1, 2007, at 6:54 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now that SKN is over, please report your results to ARRL ASAP. There's a short deadline to report. An entire month is not a short deadline. I operated SKN. You can find my notes in the Soapbox. I used my K2/100 for receive, but my

[Elecraft] SKN - REPORT YOUR RESULTS!

Folks, Now that SKN is over, please report your results to ARRL ASAP. There's a short deadline to report. You can do it online, or just jot down some comments and send to Hq. Even if you only made one QSO, report it! Without support, activities like SKN will simply go away. 73 es HNY de

[Elecraft] SKN...

Plan to be on SKN tonight. Mostly 80 meters on or around 3546.5. If it's quiet here will try also later in evening on 1815 khz on top band. Will be running the Drake 2NT + 2B or the TCS-12. 73 to all, Sandy W5TVW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] SKN Results

SKN at N2EY: QSOs: 6 (5 on 80 meters, 1 on 40 meters) Rig: 100 W homebrew CW-only transceiver http://hometown.aol.com/n2ey/myhomepage/ Antenna: 80/40 inverted V Key: J-37 # Elecraft rigs worked: 1 (K2) -- Boy it was great to hear 80 meters full of beautiful CW signals. Let's do all we

Re: [Elecraft] SKN Results

It really was nice to hear all the SKN activity. I made seven QSOs, all on 40m, with a WWII-vintage J-45 (a J-37 key mounted on a leg clamp). Boy, that leg clamp is tight. Guys back in the 30s and 40s must have had small legs, is all I can say. :) 73! Dan KB6NU

RE: [Elecraft] SKN Results

] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 02, 2006 4:18 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] SKN Results SKN at N2EY: QSOs: 6 (5 on 80 meters, 1 on 40 meters) Rig: 100 W homebrew CW-only transceiver http://hometown.aol.com/n2ey/myhomepage/ Antenna: 80/40 inverted V Key: J

Re: [Elecraft] SKN Results

Results for me as follows: 0 stations worked. My straight key broke and I did not want to use a bug. 73s john-n3drk - Original Message - From: EricJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, January 02, 2006 1:57 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] SKN

Re: [Elecraft] SKN rigs - OT Old Stuff Comment

In a message dated 12/24/05 1:14:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well, there you are! Restorable ARC-5s are expensive but junkers aren't. Most have been ham-hacked into oblivion. Today, it would be a shame to deface or modify in *any* way WWII-era military radios

Re: [Elecraft] SKN rigs - OT Old Stuff Comment

Well, there you are! Restorable ARC-5s are expensive but junkers aren't. Most have been ham-hacked into oblivion. Today, it would be a shame to deface or modify in *any* way WWII-era military radios that have managed to avoid 60 years of ham defacement. Please, use a pre-hacked unit if you

[Elecraft] SKN

But the organization that sponsors the event seems to think otherwise. No, they don't...That is reading between the lines...Consulting the ARRL Members Only page, attached is an excerpt from the SKN announcement which also appears on page 89, December, 2005 QST...Note the words using straight

RE: [Elecraft] SKN

Must be the logic of learning to live in the elements, with the wind, rain, snow, and sun, and even the moon. Accomplishing what must be, and learning that not all the is expected is gonna happen. With the soft footfalls from underneath, and a clear starry night, a bit of a fresh breath

Re: [Elecraft] SKN

See you on SKN... and who cares what I use ?? Come challange me?? What am I using? --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy. I surely do not care what you use. But it says straight keys. Does not say bugs or paddles but straight keys. Only you will know what you are using. We all have to

RE: [Elecraft] SKN

it to the present. Surely this horse is dead by now. 73 and Merry Christmas, Ken K3IU -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n3drk Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 10:15 AM To: Dale Putnam; elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SKN See you on SKN

Re: [Elecraft] SKN

, 2005 10:24 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] SKN Actually, guys, it DOES say old-fashioned bugs, a variation of the straight key on the rules page for SKN of the ARRL web site. In many circles SKN has been expanded to encompass vintage radio equipment as well. Reminiscing about their early days

[Elecraft] SKN

Just got off the phone with Kathy who was speaking for Dan Henderson, N1ND (Head of ARRL contest division) who is on vacation. I asked her what was the thinking of the organizers of SKN pertaining to what kind of keys are acceptable for use during SKN? Her answer was very definite in as much as

Re: [Elecraft] SKN

23, 2005 11:21 AM Subject: [Elecraft] SKN Just got off the phone with Kathy who was speaking for Dan Henderson, N1ND (Head of ARRL contest division) who is on vacation. I asked her what was the thinking of the organizers of SKN pertaining to what kind of keys are acceptable for use during SKN

Re: [Elecraft] SKN

On Dec 23, 2005, at 11:21 AM, Larry Walker (KW4A) wrote: The ONLY thing that is not acceptable is the electronic generation of the cw signal. eg: electronic keyers of any type, keyboards, etc. Suppose a ham has built, or has refurbished an ancient TO electronic keyer? Why wouldn't they

[Elecraft] SKN rigs

Fellow Elecrafters: I'll be using my newly resurrected/rehabbed/revitalized HT37 along with my Drake 2B on SKN night. Believe I participated in SKN a year or two ago and quickly realized why I went to a bug in my Novice days (grin). I'll be using a U.S. Navy flameproof hand key...for a

RE: [Elecraft] SKN rigs

On STRAIGHT KEY Night, I'll be using the Drake 2-B, 2-C and 2-NT, not surprisingly with a Speed-X STRAIGHT KEY. The VFO for my 50 dollar Drake transmitter is an Elecraft K2 into a DL-1 for about 2 vrms into the FT-243 crystal socket. My apologies to boatanchor enthusiasts everywhere. I'm still

RE: [Elecraft] SKN

To: Elecraft List Subject: [Elecraft] SKN Just got off the phone with Kathy who was speaking for Dan Henderson, N1ND (Head of ARRL contest division) who is on vacation. I asked her what was the thinking of the organizers of SKN pertaining to what kind of keys are acceptable for use during SKN? Her answer

RE: [Elecraft] SKN rigs

PROTECTED] On Behalf Of EricJ Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 12:17 PM To: 'Elecraft' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] SKN rigs On STRAIGHT KEY Night, I'll be using the Drake 2-B, 2-C and 2-NT, not surprisingly with a Speed-X STRAIGHT KEY. The VFO for my 50 dollar Drake transmitter is an Elecraft K2

Re: [Elecraft] SKN rigs

On Dec 23, 2005, at 12:48 PM, Joseph Trombino Jr wrote: I'll be using a U.S. Navy flameproof hand key...for a couple of QSO's before my wrist breaks down (grin)hope the CW is intelligible. Now, if you have that key adjusted correctly, and are using it correctly, you should be able

[Elecraft] SKN

To all, With tongue firmly in cheek and a smile on my face (try that!) let me say to this issueGET A LIFE, people. I remember the good old days of the straight key. I could hardly wait to ditch the @#$%^ thing and get a bug. I bet the use of the straight key was the second leading

Re: [Elecraft] SKN rigs

In a message dated 12/23/05 1:20:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm still looking for a real VFO. Build one! 73 de Jim, N2EY ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to

[Elecraft] SKN, SFN?

It seems to me that by now, SKN is dangerously close to becoming Straight Face Night (SFN). Which brings up yet another question: If I build a mechanical key to send with my left foot (QLF, that is), will it be a legal device for SFN... err... I mean SKN? Dave, W6KOW, K2 S/N 5120

RE: [Elecraft] SKN rigs

23, 2005 12:20 PM To: Joseph Trombino Jr Cc: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SKN rigs On Dec 23, 2005, at 12:48 PM, Joseph Trombino Jr wrote: I'll be using a U.S. Navy flameproof hand key...for a couple of QSO's before my wrist breaks down (grin)hope the CW is intelligible. Now, if you

RE: [Elecraft] SKN rigs

something...unnatural...about the idea. hi. Eric KE6US www.ke6us.com _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 3:31 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SKN rigs In a message dated 12/23/05 1:20:02 PM

Re: [Elecraft] SKN rigs

In a message dated 12/23/05 10:23:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I spent my first 20 years as a ham building tube gear. All that sawing and filing and drilling no longer holds my interest. I'm toying with building one based on a DDS card and controller. In fact, I

[Elecraft] SKN / Bug - Just one request.

Hey guys, I believe SKN is a straight key event. I also know folks will use bugs rather than straight keys. I have but one request. Well two actually: 1. Please send cleanly as far as your are able. If you mean to send santa don't send sank. QRS and send clean. Extra space between

Re: [Elecraft] SKN

] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 9:54 PM Subject: [Elecraft] SKN I'm very glad to see and hear that there are those of u out there that agree that SKN is for straight keys ! I know that there are also those among us that would try to dilute this most pure fun by using

Re: [Elecraft] SKN / Bug - Just one request.

Darwin, Keith wrote: Extra space between letters is your friend. I'd rather work a clean fist at 10 wpm then a string of seemingly random dots dashes at 20 wpm. This isn't just a bug problem! I hear plenty of keyer-generated CW in which letter and word spacing is inadequate. Some

Re: [Elecraft] SKN / Bug - Just one request.

On Wed, 21 Dec 2005, Vic K2VCO wrote: Some old-timers may remember the banana-boat swing in which a bug is adjusted to produce very fast dits relative to the sending speed. The operator usually sends more dits than necessary, although I think there is some relationship between the number of

Re: [Elecraft] SKN / Bug - Just one request.

Oh! And Sad Drake mode that makes the tone whoope!. I nearly fell out of my chair laughing the first time I heard that sound! On Wed, 21 Dec 2005, Thom R LaCosta wrote: On Wed, 21 Dec 2005, Vic K2VCO wrote: Some old-timers may remember the banana-boat swing in which a bug is

Re: [Elecraft] SKN / Bug - Just one request.

15WPM. Tom K2TA - Original Message - From: Thom R LaCosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 1:13 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SKN / Bug - Just one request. On Wed, 21 Dec 2005, Vic K2VCO wrote: Some old

[Elecraft] SKN

It is interesting that SKN should come up right now, although SKN 2006 is approaching...I've been cleaning out the shack and going through old issues of QST...I came across December, 1975, the last small QST, measuring 6 !/2 inches by 9 1/2 inches...On page 95 in Operating Events, they mention

Re: [Elecraft] SKN History

In a message dated 12/19/05 11:54:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The first few SKN's I participated in were twice-yearly. I tried to look up the dates but can't find them. How about it Jim? Well, I'm no expert, but here goes: The first mention of SKN appears in

Re: [Elecraft] SKN History

Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: nor, as it is sometimes rumored, did I go to grade school with Gugliemo Marconi... and Jim KL7CC wrote: Yeah, but we heard you used to date his sister! grin Hmmm, wasn't her name Maria Olivia Ramona Silvia Elena? 8-) Keep clam, Terry N6RY

Re: [Elecraft] SKN

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, another SKN will be upon us soon. While they've taken to allowing bugs as straight keys, that makes me rather sad. Here's why: I agree 100%. Straight Key Night shoukld be for straight keys. I once told Ed Hare W1RFI that I thought that, and received a

Re: [Elecraft] SKN

. And if persons like us do not answer these posts the truth will never get out for the newer licenses. 73s john-n3drk - Original Message - From: W2AGN [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 9:11 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SKN

RE: [Elecraft] SKN

This is a joke, right? I didn't see the g. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip I got a peek at the SKN 2007 rules. Electronic keyers are OK, but no keyboards. In 2008, all SKN exchanges will have to be handled via Winlink and confirmed via LOTW. SKN is for straight keys. Eric KE6US /snip

Re: [Elecraft] SKN

EricJ wrote: I got a peek at the SKN 2007 rules. Electronic keyers are OK, but no keyboards. In 2008, all SKN exchanges will have to be handled via Winlink and confirmed via LOTW. SKN is for straight keys. Eric KE6US LOL! Unfortunately, could be true. -- _ _ _ _ _ / \

Re: [Elecraft] SKN - A Straight Solution

So here's what we all do: 1) Operate SKN using straight keys only 2) Send in detailed reports of our operations to ARRL, with pics if possible, listing QSOs, rigs/keys used, best fist, most interesting QSO, etc. (Something ironic about using a $250 2004 digital camera to take pics of my 1945

RE: [Elecraft] SKN

On Tue, 20 Dec 2005, EricJ wrote: I got a peek at the SKN 2007 rules. Electronic keyers are OK, but no keyboards. In 2008, all SKN exchanges will have to be handled via Winlink and confirmed via LOTW. But you didn't tell everyone that SKN will mean Sailboat Keeper Night. SKN is for

RE: [Elecraft] SKN - A Straight Solution

20, 2005 10:30 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SKN - A Straight Solution So here's what we all do: 1) Operate SKN using straight keys only 2) Send in detailed reports of our operations to ARRL, with pics if possible, listing QSOs, rigs/keys used, best fist, most

Re: [Elecraft] SKN - A Straight Solution - background

HAMs only know BPL as an interference problem and NOT what it originally meant for decades! Tom, WA3UZI _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SKN - A Straight Solution Date

[Elecraft] SKN

If anyone wants to know what a straight key is traditionally go to these two sites. This should put an end to the current discussion. It even has pictures for the mentally challenged. If one still does not understand what the difference is between a straight key and a bug, well , there is

[Elecraft] SKN

I'm very glad to see and hear that there are those of u out there that agree that SKN is for straight keys ! I know that there are also those among us that would try to dilute this most pure fun by using other than a straight key, and that is their perogative, but SKN only comes once a year,

Re: [Elecraft] SKN

Yes, another SKN will be upon us soon. While they've taken to allowing bugs as straight keys, that makes me rather sad. Here's why: When I became a ham back in 1967, bugs and bug users were all over the place. Electronic keyers were still fairly new gadgets even though a few had been described as

[Elecraft] SKN History

Maybe I'm getting along a bit, but nobody seems to remember the history of SKN - not even ARRL! It started out as a casual operating activity on or about the 4th of July. (not New Year's Eve!) It was so popular that a second SKN was added for New Year's. The New Year SKN eventually outshone

RE: [Elecraft] SKN History

The first few SKN's I participated in were twice-yearly. I tried to look up the dates but can't find them. How about it Jim? But, no, I was not around for two Field Days nor, as it is sometimes rumored, did I go to grade school with Gugliemo Marconi... Ron AC7AC

Re: [Elecraft] SKN History

Yeah, but we heard you used to date his sister! grin - Jim, KL7CC Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: snip nor, as it is sometimes rumored, did I go to grade school with Gugliemo Marconi... ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net