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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 "Any mechanical means of producing a CW signal is acceptable". The bug is every much a part of radio history as the "straight key" and is perfectly acceptable for use during SKN. You can quote the statement shown on the ARRL site as much as you wish but this is not a "Set of Rules" but more a philosophy of what the night is all about. The celebration of the "Good old days". Vintage equipment is being used more and more on that evening along with the mechanical keys used to generate cw signals from that era. All is encouraged and acceptable. The ONLY thing that is not acceptable is the electronic generation of the cw signal. eg: electronic keyers of any type, keyboards, etc. I have tried to represent the thinking of the officials organizing this event in as simple and straightforward method as possible. I am sure someone will read something into this that isn't there to promote their thinking that because the name of the event is Straight Key Night that it is the only device acceptable. NOT TRUE!!! Gee, I hope this settles this thread. Larry KW4A K2 ser# 811 _______________________________________________ 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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KW4A said..Gee, I hope this settles this thread.
....and so do I !!. 72 Tony, W4FOA Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2006 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Walker (KW4A)" <[hidden email]> To: "Elecraft List" <[hidden email]> Sent: Friday, 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 during SKN? Her answer was very definite in as much as > "Any mechanical means of producing a CW signal is acceptable". The bug is > every much a part of radio history as the "straight key" and is perfectly > acceptable for use during SKN. > > You can quote the statement shown on the ARRL site as much as you wish but > this is not a "Set of Rules" but more a philosophy of what the night is > all > about. The celebration of the "Good old days". Vintage equipment is being > used more and more on that evening along with the mechanical keys used to > generate cw signals from that era. All is encouraged and acceptable. The > ONLY thing that is not acceptable is the electronic generation of the cw > signal. eg: electronic keyers of any type, keyboards, etc. > > I have tried to represent the thinking of the officials organizing this > event in as simple and straightforward method as possible. I am sure > someone > will read something into this that isn't there to promote their thinking > that because the name of the event is Straight Key Night that it is the > only > device acceptable. NOT TRUE!!! > > Gee, I hope this settles this thread. > > Larry > KW4A > K2 ser# 811 > > _______________________________________________ > 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 Larry Walker (KW4A)
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 be able to use it on SKN? I'm certainly not going to step on anyone else's fun, but, for me, using something other than a straight key kinda dilutes the whole SKN experience. 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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I am planning on participating this year. Despite the keyers and bugs that I
have, the straight key is what will be used. Yes, the bug is a part of morse code history but that's not the name of the event is it? I plan on running my K2 for the most part, but I might break out the HW-16 for a little while.. James Kern Network Administrator Kurt S. Adler, Inc. 1107 Broadway New York, NY 10010 212-924-0900 x222 (work) 212-807-0575 (fax) 908-451-6801 (cell) 800-209-7438 (pager) [hidden email] -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of 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: electronic keyers of any type, keyboards, etc. Suppose a ham has built, or has refurbished an ancient TO electronic keyer? Why wouldn't they be able to use it on SKN? I'm certainly not going to step on anyone else's fun, but, for me, using something other than a straight key kinda dilutes the whole SKN experience. 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 _______________________________________________ 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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Thanks, Larry. Kathy opens up entirely new possibilities for ARRL events. I
was always intimidated by all that fast-paced, short number exchange stuff in ARRL contests. I thought it was mandated by the rules on the ARRL site. But instead we're only bound by philosophy. I'm going to enjoy contests more now that I know the participants are going to enjoy ragchewing with me at 10 wpm. DX contesters will enjoy my efforts to reach across the oceans in friendship and learn their culture. Afterall, isn't this what ham radio and the ARRL are all about? But I think I'll stick with a straight key on Straight Key Night. To "celebrate the good old days." Eric KE6US www.ke6us.com where a Drake 2-NT gets an Elecraft K2 VFO for Christmas! -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Larry Walker (KW4A) Sent: Friday, 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 acceptable for use during SKN? Her answer was very definite in as much as "Any mechanical means of producing a CW signal is acceptable". The bug is every much a part of radio history as the "straight key" and is perfectly acceptable for use during SKN. You can quote the statement shown on the ARRL site as much as you wish but this is not a "Set of Rules" but more a philosophy of what the night is all about. The celebration of the "Good old days". Vintage equipment is being used more and more on that evening along with the mechanical keys used to generate cw signals from that era. All is encouraged and acceptable. The ONLY thing that is not acceptable is the electronic generation of the cw signal. eg: electronic keyers of any type, keyboards, etc. I have tried to represent the thinking of the officials organizing this event in as simple and straightforward method as possible. I am sure someone will read something into this that isn't there to promote their thinking that because the name of the event is Straight Key Night that it is the only device acceptable. NOT TRUE!!! Gee, I hope this settles this thread. Larry KW4A K2 ser# 811 _______________________________________________ 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 |
Lesson from a Ham (WAS: SKN)
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I used to work him regularly on 40 CW. He had a beautiful fist on his Bug.
We never met for an eyeball QSO, but we developed a warm relationship over time. He was a retired maritime operator and we enjoyed swapping sea stories. We had some real long rag-chews. We certainly weren't QRQ ops. Most commercial maritime ops weren't. I'd putter in the shop while he regaled me with the details of an long-ago exploit, then I'd pour a fresh cup of Java and take my turn. Sometimes we wouldn't work each other for a few months. We never kept a sked. We just bumped into each other on the band from time to time, recognizing each other's fists instantly while tuning around. One day he answered my CQ. I didn't recognize him at first. His fist was not right. Indeed, it sounded far too mechanical. He explained and apologized. He had suffered a stroke. In spite of physical therapy he had not recovered enough control over his hand to operate a key, not even a straight key. So, to get on the air, he bought a keyboard and was poking at it with one finger - the best he could do with his crippled hands. Of course I was simply glad he was still on the air. If I were to run across him on SKN, I would not vote for him as "best fist". That'd be an insult, But I'd likely vote for him as "best QSO" and mean it from my heart. I hone my skills on my straight key and my bugs every chance I get. I'll enjoy the keys just like every other part of life to the extent I am able. Especially those parts of life that touch and encourage others. It's what he taught me to do. 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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