[CW] Start Off 2008 with ARRL Straight Key Night

[scott mcmullen]

The ARRL Straight Key Night is fast approaching! Dust off that old J-
38 and enjoy CW as it used to be. This on-air operating event is
designed to encourage all Amateur Radio operators to enjoy sending
Morse code the old-fashioned way. While the event is called Straight
Key Night for a reason, the main point is to encourage the use of CW
in a relaxed, no-pressure atmosphere. Bugs and iambic paddles are
allowed, but we encourage all participants to use a straight key if
possible. Enjoy a good ragchew and cast your vote for the "best fist"
you hear. Be sure to tell us about your most memorable contact. The
ARRL Straight Key Night is from 0000 UTC-2400 UTC on January 1, 2008.
You can find complete details on page 98 of the December 2007 QST or
on the ARRL Web site at:

http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2008/skn.html

(forwarded by W5ESE)



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