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New Year's Eve is traditionally is a time to review the year past, and wax nostalgic. For some years amateur radio ops have dusted off their straight key and put it on the air. But what about other, perhaps more challenging antique keys of historic and nostalgic value?
Semi-automatic keys, bugs, have also been coming out of hiding on this night. Each year more and more have participated in SKN (Silent Key Night) with these keys. Last year such rare pieces were heard as: a Dow Universal Rotary bug, a 1936 McElroy bug, a Vibroplex Upright, a Speed-X 501, a Vibroplex Midget, a Vibroplex Double Lever, a blue Blue Racer from 1917, a right-angle bug known as a Codetrol, a Melehan Variant. There are no "rules," no limitations, no points, no exchanges. Just have fun sharing stories about the history of and how you came by your nostalgic key. No need to worry about your fist, we are all just doing what we can honoring something from our past. Hope to hear you, and best wishes for your new year! Fred - KT5X _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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SKN - I thought it stood for "Straight Key Night".
I suppose there's room for bugs & such but to me that is getting away from the "make CW with no crutches" thought. It DOES work into the nostalgia of the evening though so if you're there with your old bug, I'll do my best to work you :-) I can't wait! I've recently re-discovered how much fun a straight key is. I've been using it almost as much as my paddles. SKN - I can't wait!!! - Keith - -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Indy Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 2:41 PM To: [hidden email]; [hidden email]; [hidden email] Subject: [Elecraft] BUG NIGHT New Year's Eve is traditionally is a time to review the year past, and wax nostalgic. For some years amateur radio ops have dusted off their straight key and put it on the air. But what about other, perhaps more challenging antique keys of historic and nostalgic value? Semi-automatic keys, bugs, have also been coming out of hiding on this night. Each year more and more have participated in SKN (Silent Key Night) with these keys. Last year such rare pieces were heard as: a Dow Universal Rotary bug, a 1936 McElroy bug, a Vibroplex Upright, a Speed-X 501, a Vibroplex Midget, a Vibroplex Double Lever, a blue Blue Racer from 1917, a right-angle bug known as a Codetrol, a Melehan Variant. There are no "rules," no limitations, no points, no exchanges. Just have fun sharing stories about the history of and how you came by your nostalgic key. No need to worry about your fist, we are all just doing what we can honoring something from our past. Hope to hear you, and best wishes for your new year! Fred - KT5X _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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I'm glad the K2 firmware allows for manual and automatic keying ... my Palm
Mini-Paddles developed a problem and I had to switch to straight keying on the K2, and then turned the palm paddle on its side and used it as a straight key... boy am I ever spoiled - almost forgot how to send good code without a keyer. 73, Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City --- "Darwin, Keith" <[hidden email]> wrote: > I can't wait! I've recently re-discovered how much fun a straight key > is. I've been using it almost as much as my paddles. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Darwin, Keith
I'll be there with my Speed-X key, Drake 2-NT and 2-B. I'll be rock-bound
since I haven't been able to find a VFO that costs less than the transmitter itself, but I did it 48 years ago, I can stand it for one night. Hmmm, I wonder if I could throttle back the K1 and use it as a 40m VFO. In the 60's, I used to work QRP with my Meissner Signal Shifter (an appropriate name if I ever heard one) loaded directly into an antenna. Eric KE6US www.ke6us.com -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Darwin, Keith Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 12:05 PM To: [hidden email] Subject: RE: [Elecraft] BUG NIGHT SKN - I thought it stood for "Straight Key Night". I suppose there's room for bugs & such but to me that is getting away from the "make CW with no crutches" thought. It DOES work into the nostalgia of the evening though so if you're there with your old bug, I'll do my best to work you :-) I can't wait! I've recently re-discovered how much fun a straight key is. I've been using it almost as much as my paddles. SKN - I can't wait!!! - Keith - -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Indy Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 2:41 PM To: [hidden email]; [hidden email]; [hidden email] Subject: [Elecraft] BUG NIGHT New Year's Eve is traditionally is a time to review the year past, and wax nostalgic. For some years amateur radio ops have dusted off their straight key and put it on the air. But what about other, perhaps more challenging antique keys of historic and nostalgic value? Semi-automatic keys, bugs, have also been coming out of hiding on this night. Each year more and more have participated in SKN (Silent Key Night) with these keys. Last year such rare pieces were heard as: a Dow Universal Rotary bug, a 1936 McElroy bug, a Vibroplex Upright, a Speed-X 501, a Vibroplex Midget, a Vibroplex Double Lever, a blue Blue Racer from 1917, a right-angle bug known as a Codetrol, a Melehan Variant. There are no "rules," no limitations, no points, no exchanges. Just have fun sharing stories about the history of and how you came by your nostalgic key. No need to worry about your fist, we are all just doing what we can honoring something from our past. Hope to hear you, and best wishes for your new year! Fred - KT5X _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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I'm usually around for a few QSO's on 40 or 80 meters using my J-38 WWII
straight key on the K2/100. If someone calls me using a bug or keyer, I'll switch to my standard QRQ keying device: a 1960 vintage Vibroplex Standard Bug that was passed onto me by the widow of a good friend and commercial radio operator. If I get tired of that I'll switch to my Speed-X Logan-Style Bug, ca. 1950, that I've had since I got my General class license. Otherwise I'm on my J-38 straight key. The K2 keyer is very, very nice, and I've had a lot of nice rag-chews on it using my Scotia paddles, but I must say that there's something enticing about the challenge, feel and sound of a bug, even after all these years. The straight key is always hooked up for whenever I need to QRS below about 15 wpm. Ron AC7AC _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Indy-3
Yes indeed, Straight Key Night is almost upon us ! I can hardly wait to start pounding the brass ! There is however one thing that bothers me. The use of bugs and other semi-automatic apperatice for sending morse on this evening. And yes I know there are alot of old bugs out there that need to be dusted off es put into operation, but that is really not the point. I also realize that there are no rules per say regarding what kind of equipment can be used. But they don't call it straight key night fer nothing. Call me a purist, call me a bum, call me whatever, but PLEASE don't call one of the great traditions of this hobby BUG NIGHT ! Please don't misunderstand me I have several bugs in my collection es enjoy using them from time to time. It's just that iv'e seen many a wonderful things in this hobby go by the wayside. (including morse code) So if you do have a straight key I urge u to use it on SKN es help keep this fine tradition alive. TNX FE
R UR TIME, Gregg WB8LZG K1 #2085 New Year's Eve is traditionally is a time to review the year past, and wax nostalgic. For some years amateur radio ops have dusted off their straight key and put it on the air. But what about other, perhaps more challenging antique keys of historic and nostalgic value? Semi-automatic keys, bugs, have also been coming out of hiding on this night. Each year more and more have participated in SKN (Silent Key Night) with these keys. Last year such rare pieces were heard as: a Dow Universal Rotary bug, a 1936 McElroy bug, a Vibroplex Upright, a Speed-X 501, a Vibroplex Midget, a Vibroplex Double Lever, a blue Blue Racer from 1917, a right-angle bug known as a Codetrol, a Melehan Variant. There are no "rules," no limitations, no points, no exchanges. Just have fun sharing stories about the history of and how you came by your nostalgic key. No need to worry about your fist, we are all just doing what we can honoring something from our past. Hope to hear you, and best wishes for your new year! Fred - KT5X _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by EricJ-2
EricJ wrote:
> In the 60's, I used to work QRP with my Meissner Signal Shifter (an > appropriate name if I ever heard one) loaded directly into an antenna. Yes, it was appropriately named! My Elmer, Art W6RMK, had one that he had worked a great deal on to get it compensated and stable. However, it still moved as you brought your hand up to the dial. Fortunately, he was an AM guy, and what's a little drift on AM? Merry Christmas to all, Fred K6DGW Auburn CM98 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Indy-3
Mort, I feel your pain.
My bug fist gets a few hours of practice/year, all of it on Bug Night! 73, John K1JD ----- Original Message ----- From: "mort.g2jl" <[hidden email]> To: <[hidden email]>; <[hidden email]>; <[hidden email]>; "Indy" <[hidden email]> Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 2:58 PM Subject: Re: [FOC] BUG NIGHT > Right; I'll be trying to use my 1956 Vibroplex, but how will you know > who I am ? > > I'll have to use the memory button to send my call legibly ! > > 73 de Mort, G2JL _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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I always called it a Meissner Signal Drifter ;-).
Doug W6JD ----- Original Message ----- From: "EricJ" <[hidden email]> To: "'Darwin, Keith'" <[hidden email]>; <[hidden email]> Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 12:31 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] BUG NIGHT > I'll be there with my Speed-X key, Drake 2-NT and 2-B. I'll be rock-bound > since I haven't been able to find a VFO that costs less than the transmitter > itself, but I did it 48 years ago, I can stand it for one night. > > Hmmm, I wonder if I could throttle back the K1 and use it as a 40m VFO. In > the 60's, I used to work QRP with my Meissner Signal Shifter (an appropriate > name if I ever heard one) loaded directly into an antenna. > > Eric > KE6US > www.ke6us.com > > -----Original Message----- > From: [hidden email] > [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Darwin, Keith > Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 12:05 PM > To: [hidden email] > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] BUG NIGHT > > SKN - I thought it stood for "Straight Key Night". > > I suppose there's room for bugs & such but to me that is getting away from > the "make CW with no crutches" thought. It DOES work into the nostalgia > the evening though so if you're there with your old bug, I'll do my best to > work you :-) > > I can't wait! I've recently re-discovered how much fun a straight key is. > I've been using it almost as much as my paddles. > > SKN - I can't wait!!! > > - Keith - > > -----Original Message----- > From: [hidden email] > [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Indy > Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 2:41 PM > To: [hidden email]; [hidden email]; > [hidden email] > Subject: [Elecraft] BUG NIGHT > > New Year's Eve is traditionally is a time to review the year past, and wax > nostalgic. For some years amateur radio ops have dusted off their > key and put it on the air. But what about other, perhaps more challenging > antique keys of historic and nostalgic value? > > Semi-automatic keys, bugs, have also been coming out of hiding on this > night. Each year more and more have participated in SKN (Silent Key > Night) with these keys. Last year such rare pieces were heard as: a Dow > Universal Rotary bug, a 1936 McElroy bug, a Vibroplex Upright, a Speed-X > 501, a Vibroplex Midget, a Vibroplex Double Lever, a blue Blue Racer from > 1917, a right-angle bug known as a Codetrol, a Melehan Variant. > > There are no "rules," no limitations, no points, no exchanges. Just have > fun sharing stories about the history of and how you came by your > key. No need to worry about your fist, we are all just doing what we can > honoring something from our past. > > Hope to hear you, and best wishes for your new year! > > Fred - KT5X > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Gregg mulder
You are quite right, Fred, New Year's Eve is "Straight Key Night". It used
to run just a few hours New Year's Eve for North American Hams but was lengthened by popular demand. Now it runs from 0000 to 2400 UTC 1 January each year. And participation keeps growing, with last year resulting in the greatest number of logs. It's not about how many contacts, but voting on the most interesting QSO and best fist. It was originally intended for straight keys back before keyers were common as a reminder to ops that their bug wasn't the only way to send CW <G>. But the evolution to include bugs has been recognized in this year's announcement: "You will hear as many vintage radios on the air during SKN as you will variety of keys. And you will hear signals generated using old-fashioned bugs, a variation of the straight key. SKN is the time amateur radio recalls the past, transporting it to the present." (Ref: http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2006/skn.html) For quite a while there has been a monthly operating activity called 'Bug Night'. I don't think it's still going on. So even though you will hear some bugs, it is still "Straight Key Night"! Ron AC7AC _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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On Mon, 19 Dec 2005, Gregg mulder wrote:
> Yes indeed, Straight Key Night is almost upon us ! I can hardly wait to start pounding > the brass ! Of course there are a few of us that remember before there was a SKN....and things like milkshakes that were made of ice-cream, and neighborhood bakeries, and bikes that didn't have more than one set of gear ratios. But, look at is this way....with CW in such disrespect, and fewer and fewer of us who use it, hearing a bug or cootie or whatever that isn't electronic keying beats amtor, pactor, BPL. echolink. etc. I may not make it on...but I sure plan to listen to the concert. 73,Thom-k3hrn www.zerobeat.net Home of QRP Web Ring, Drakelist home page,Drake Web Ring, Free Classified Ads for amateur radio, QRP IRC channel, Drake IRC Channel, Elecraft Owners Database www.tlchost.net/hosting/ *** Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Ron D'Eau Claire-2
Most of the parts on my bug are "straight." Unfortunately, I can no
longer send readable CW with it (dits are easy to start, a bit hard to stop, and my dahs are really long waiting for the electronics to make them for me), but I do have a hand crafted "real" straight key made from solid brass parts that weighs about 8 lbs, and I'll probably turn on the radio some on Sat night. (a different) Fred K6DGW Auburn CA CM98lw Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > You are quite right, Fred, New Year's Eve is "Straight Key Night". It used > to run just a few hours New Year's Eve for North American Hams but was > lengthened by popular demand. Now it runs from 0000 to 2400 UTC 1 January > each year. And participation keeps growing, with last year resulting in the > greatest number of logs. It's not about how many contacts, but voting on the > most interesting QSO and best fist. > > It was originally intended for straight keys back before keyers were common > as a reminder to ops that their bug wasn't the only way to send CW <G>. But > the evolution to include bugs has been recognized in this year's > announcement: "You will hear as many vintage radios on the air during SKN as > you will variety of keys. And you will hear signals generated using > old-fashioned bugs, a variation of the straight key. SKN is the time amateur > radio recalls the past, transporting it to the present." > > (Ref: http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2006/skn.html) > > For quite a while there has been a monthly operating activity called 'Bug > Night'. I don't think it's still going on. > > So even though you will hear some bugs, it is still "Straight Key Night"! > > Ron AC7AC Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Gregg mulder wrote:
> PLEASE don't call one of the great > traditions of this hobby BUG NIGHT ! Actually, there is SKN and there is Bug Night. They are held at the same time. One does not replace the other! However, I will be operating Dec. 31 with my like-new 1942 Vibroplex J-36 and 1936 very early Speed-X. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Douglas Westover
I had a less charitable play on the word "Shifter" when I was using it.
Thanks to Don, W3FPR, my 50 dollar Drake 2-NT now has a $600 VFO! At his suggestion, I connected my K2 to the DL1 with a BNC T-fitting. I connected the 3rd leg through an 0,01 uf cap to the Crystal socket on the front of the 2-NT. I set the power to 0.1 watts which gave me about 2v rms and generated a nice clean full power signal from the Drake. I still haven't solved how to key the K2 on from the 2-NT, though. There's a VFO Key jack on the back of the 2-NT for just such a purpose, but I don't think the K2 is going to like having 100 volts on the key input. Just for fun, here is a picture of my Drake 2-line with K2 all lashed up with a bizillion little jumpers to get it working: http://www.ke6us.com/boatanchors.htm Scroll down to the Drake 2-NT section. Eric KE6US www.ke6us.com -----Original Message----- From: Douglas Westover [mailto:[hidden email]] Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 3:30 PM To: EricJ; 'Darwin, Keith'; [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] BUG NIGHT I always called it a Meissner Signal Drifter ;-). Doug W6JD ----- Original Message ----- From: "EricJ" <[hidden email]> To: "'Darwin, Keith'" <[hidden email]>; <[hidden email]> Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 12:31 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] BUG NIGHT > I'll be there with my Speed-X key, Drake 2-NT and 2-B. I'll be > rock-bound since I haven't been able to find a VFO that costs less > than the transmitter > itself, but I did it 48 years ago, I can stand it for one night. > > Hmmm, I wonder if I could throttle back the K1 and use it as a 40m > VFO. In the 60's, I used to work QRP with my Meissner Signal Shifter > (an appropriate > name if I ever heard one) loaded directly into an antenna. > > Eric > KE6US > www.ke6us.com > > -----Original Message----- > From: [hidden email] > [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Darwin, Keith > Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 12:05 PM > To: [hidden email] > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] BUG NIGHT > > SKN - I thought it stood for "Straight Key Night". > > I suppose there's room for bugs & such but to me that is getting away > from the "make CW with no crutches" thought. It DOES work into the > nostalgia > the evening though so if you're there with your old bug, I'll do my > best to > work you :-) > > I can't wait! I've recently re-discovered how much fun a straight key is. > I've been using it almost as much as my paddles. > > SKN - I can't wait!!! > > - Keith - > > -----Original Message----- > From: [hidden email] > [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Indy > Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 2:41 PM > To: [hidden email]; [hidden email]; > [hidden email] > Subject: [Elecraft] BUG NIGHT > > New Year's Eve is traditionally is a time to review the year past, and > wax nostalgic. For some years amateur radio ops have dusted off their > key and put it on the air. But what about other, perhaps more > challenging antique keys of historic and nostalgic value? > > Semi-automatic keys, bugs, have also been coming out of hiding on this > night. Each year more and more have participated in SKN (Silent Key > Night) with these keys. Last year such rare pieces were heard as: a > Dow Universal Rotary bug, a 1936 McElroy bug, a Vibroplex Upright, a > Speed-X 501, a Vibroplex Midget, a Vibroplex Double Lever, a blue Blue > Racer from 1917, a right-angle bug known as a Codetrol, a Melehan Variant. > > There are no "rules," no limitations, no points, no exchanges. Just > have fun sharing stories about the history of and how you came by your > key. No need to worry about your fist, we are all just doing what we > can honoring something from our past. > > Hope to hear you, and best wishes for your new year! > > Fred - KT5X > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. 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In reply to this post by Indy-3
On Dec 19, 2005, at 2:41 PM, Indy wrote: > Each year more and more have participated in SKN (Silent Key Night) > with these keys. SKN is STRAIGHT KEY NIGHT! Using a bug during SKN would be, er, sacrilege (or something).... Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL Mail: [hidden email] Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!" -- Wilbur Wright, 1901 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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On Thu, 22 Dec 2005, Bill Coleman wrote:
> > On Dec 19, 2005, at 2:41 PM, Indy wrote: > >> Each year more and more have participated in SKN (Silent Key Night) with >> these keys. > > SKN is STRAIGHT KEY NIGHT! > > Using a bug during SKN would be, er, sacrilege (or something).... But the organization that sponsors the event seems to think otherwise. 73,Thom-k3hrn www.zerobeat.net Home of QRP Web Ring, Drakelist home page,Drake Web Ring, Free Classified Ads for amateur radio, QRP IRC channel, Drake IRC Channel, Elecraft Owners Database www.tlchost.net/hosting/ *** Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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