I will be operating as K3Y/5 FROM 7pm to 8pm tonight
I plan to operate on 30m 40m and 80m , near skcc frequencies.
The Straight Key Month special event (aka SKM) celebrates manual Morse
radiotelegraphy using straight keys, bugs and cootie keys. Event
stations in the US will be operating as K3Y/#, I will be operating as
K3Y/5
Listed below are online resources for locating SKM activity.
SKCC SkedPage https://sked.skccgroup.com/
SKCC Skimmer Software Available on the K7MJG website. Enter callsigns of
stations that you are hunting,
The QSO Exchange
In response, you should send your info: RST; QTH; NAME, and SKCC#.
If you are not an SKCC member just send RST, QTH and name.
Non-members are always welcomed!
It is generally suggested that you log SKM operators under their own
callsigns.
You can check your contacts by entering your callsign in the SKM Log
Search here: https://www.skccgroup.com/k3y/k3y-logsearch.php
Certificates
Downloadable certificates are available for working the Basic Sweep
(K3Y/1 through
K3Y/0), with endorsements for K3Y/KH6, K3Y/KL7, K3Y/KP4.
https://skccgroup.com/k3y/k3y-certificates.php#sweep
Mark K5GQ
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