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 tra
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. H
mith
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 official
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 cont
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 for
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 still Dec 31st. SKN sho
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. SKN should
> be tom
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
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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, or
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 snuggl
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
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
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 l
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
"Char
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
sic CW rig.
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 straigh
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
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
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 tran
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 Jim
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
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Results for me as follows:
0 stations worked. My straight key broke and I did not
want to use a bug.
73s
john-n3drk
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From: "EricJ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
Sent: Monday, January 02, 2006 1:57 PM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft]
L PROTECTED] 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 inv
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
---
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 ca
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 ra
>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 yo
In a message dated 12/24/05 12:08:09 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I actually had a generous offer of a command set by a list member for just
> that purpose.
Well, there you are! "Restorable" ARC-5s are expensive but junkers aren't.
>
> I'm holding out for an HG-10B
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,
just something...unnatural...about the idea. hi.
Eric
KE6US
www.ke6us.com
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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:
f Of Bill Coleman
Sent: Friday, December 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
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
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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
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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
ca
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
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[mailto:[EMAIL 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 t
, December 23, 2005 8:22 AM
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
accep
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 loo
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 coup
Bill Coleman
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 11:47 AM
To: Larry Walker (KW4A)
Cc: Elecraft List
Subject: 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: electro
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
December 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 d
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
"A
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Sent: Friday, December 23, 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
ls the
past, transporting it to the present."
Surely this horse is dead by now.
73 and Merry Christmas,
Ken K3IU
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n3drk
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 10:15 AM
To: Dale Putnam; elecraft
Subject: Re:
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 liv
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 across
"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 straig
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
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 menti
above 15WPM.
Tom K2TA
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From: "Thom R LaCosta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Vic K2VCO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc:
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SKN / Bug - Just one request.
> On Wed, 21 Dec 2005, Vi
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
adj
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
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 old-ti
r" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
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 t
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
le
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, and
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 nothing
ieve me,
some HAMs only know BPL as an interference problem and NOT what it
originally meant for decades!
Tom, WA3UZI
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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SKN - A Straight
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, December 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 op
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 straight
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
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.
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This is a joke, right? I didn't see the .
Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456
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
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Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 6:12 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: 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
. And if persons like us do not answer these
posts the truth will never get out for the newer licenses.
73s
john-n3drk
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From: "W2AGN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc:
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 9:11 AM
Subject: Re: [E
[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 vituperati
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!
Hmmm, wasn't her name Maria Olivia Ramona Silvia Elena? 8-)
Keep clam,
Terry N6RY
Yeah, but we heard you used to date his sister!
- Jim, KL7CC
Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
nor, as it is sometimes rumored, did I go to grade school with Gugliemo
Marconi...
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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
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 the
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 a
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