[CW] SKN: New Years Day Jan 1, 2018 0000 - 2359UTC

[David J.J. Ring, Jr.]

It's never too late to dust off that old straight key, find that saw
blade cootie key, or clean the contacts off that 1915 Blue Racer with
cobalt blue base because SKN 2018 is just 20 days away!

Add some vacuum tube radio transmitting equipment or your old 1950s
crystal controlled Heathkit transmitter or that old EICO 720, the
possibilities are endless - and you will have constructed a wonderful
evening to enjoy!

This announcement from Whitey, K1VV.

New Years Day Jan 1, 2018   0000 - 2359UTC


Objective: This 24-hour event is not a contest; rather it is a day
dedicated to celebrating our CW heritage. Participants are encouraged to
get on the air and simply make enjoyable, conversational CW QSOs. The
use of straight keys, sideswipers (cootie key) or bugs to send CW is
preferred.

There are no points scored and all who participate are winners.


We are getting set up for SKN 2018 .... 1956 Mighty 4 watter .....
single 50L6 tube ...  80 and 40 CW XTAL controlled.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU81Vh379i4&t=277
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU81Vh379i4&t=277


Last year the first station we worked on 80 CW was Don K1DC n Alabama ...


......we made up our SKN 2018 QSL card ...using the W1AA club call ....


http://www.arrl.org/straight-key-night

Last Year Results SKN 2017   ( W1AA )

http://www.arrl.org/files/file/ContestResults/2017/2017%20SKN%20QST.pdf


SKN   Whitey  K1VV