#StraightKey

Jesse Alexander, WB2IFS/3wb2ifs@mastodon.hams.social
2025-05-16

@KE2AEQ probably more like “right on.” Something you can only do with a #straightkey

Jim "Ham on a Bike"N4JAW@mastodon.radio
2025-05-13

A break in the rain allowed for a quick Early Bird CW #MorseCode #MorseCodePaddle #PutikeegMini #Straightkey #POTA #parksontheair activation. Thanks Howie #AC4FS Gary #W5GDW #AmateurRadio #HamRadio

2025-04-16

I had a nice short rag chew with Cainan N9FZ who may know @N4JAW since he had an inspiring video of Jim on his QRZ page.
#qrp #cw #straightkey #AmateurRadio #mtr3bv4 @lnrprecision

QRP Rig Setup
2025-04-06

I went for a #POTA activation at #plantenunblomen today. The conditions for shortwave contacts were a little rough due to a magnetic storm. Still I managed to get 39 QSOs into the logbook. Worked SSB and CW.

#amateurradio #hamradio #ParksOnTheAir #straightkey #morsecode

Azimuthal map showing all contacts of today's activation. Mainly contacts across Europe and one QSO into the USA.Me sitting in a chair in the park. Paper logs on the lap. The transceiver is sitting on the armrest. In the background one can see the vertical antenna.First person view of my activation setting. The CW Morse straight key is on the right armrest. Transceiver on the left.
2025-04-01

I went for a nice after work #POTA activation in the Stadtpark in Hamburg yesterday. Worked 20 stations on 18, 21 and 28Mhz. All were #morse code #cw contacts. It's nice that is is bright out for longer after the switch to daylight savings time.

#amateurRadio #hamRadio #ParksOnTheAir #straightKey

an azimutal map projection centered on Hamburg, Germany. There are green dots indicating the location of the stations worked during the parks on the air activation. Stations across europe, the united states as well as japan.a photo of the stadtpark see in Hamburg during sunsetA photo of amateur radio equipment sitting on top of a pick-nick table. There is a transceiver, headphones, paper logbook, the morse key, a black backpack and a bike helmet.
Jim "Ham on a Bike"N4JAW@mastodon.radio
2025-03-14

PI Day #QRP CW #MorseCode #POTA #parksontheair activation with @qrplabs #QCXmini #putikeegmini #Straightkey One leg of @Tuftelndotnet #tufteln 40/20 Linked #EFHW. Don't be befuddled by current #spaceweather. In the U.S it is time to be more concerned about #severeweather "Tis The Season" #AmateurRadio #HamRadio

Jim "Ham on a Bike"N4JAW@mastodon.radio
2025-02-12

Early UTC a.m. @skccgroup #SKCCgroup CW #MorseCode #qso with #N9FZ Cainan. Decided to work on gaining #SKCC Centurion, Tribune, & Senator status. Likely got enough from last year for all but don't feel like going through all my logs .I start over and complete all in 2025. I need more #straightkey #Bug and #Cootie work

youtu.be/6R1ViOR5vWc

Jim "Ham on a Bike"N4JAW@mastodon.radio
2025-02-11

I'm a BIG Fan of Leg Straps for CW #MorseCode #paddles & #Keys. Jonathan #KM4CFT has come up with one that is perfect for my Mini #Putikeeg #Straightkey #AmateurRadio #Hamradio #POTA #SOTA

qrper.com/2025/02/new-antenna-

Jim "Ham on a Bike"N4JAW@mastodon.radio
2025-02-07

Here's your Friday reminder for the #K1USN SST (Slow Speed Contest) from 20:00 - 21:00 UTC today. EASY SIMPLE format of Name & State to ease your FEAR, APPREHENSION & InTIMIDATION of #CW #MorseCode #AmateurRadio #hamradio #StraightKey #TelegraphKey

Jim "Ham on a Bike"N4JAW@mastodon.radio
2025-01-31

Had a great Friday afternoon during the K1USN Slow Speed Contest SST Even had a QSo with the #K1USN SST Event Station Here's a few of those QSOs CW #MorseCode #AmateurRadio #hamradio #StraightKey

youtu.be/eAaU31jwPo0

Jim "Ham on a Bike"N4JAW@mastodon.radio
2025-01-31

It is Friday. Time for another #K1USN SST (Slow Speed Contest) from 20:00 - 21:00 UTC today. Great way to sharpening your CW #MorseCode skills #AmateurRadio #hamradio #StraightKey #TelegraphKey

Jim "Ham on a Bike"N4JAW@mastodon.radio
2025-01-16

Even in unsettled 40 meter conditions, I'm amazed of the POWER of #QRP CW #MorseCode. The #YouKits #HB1B & #putikeegmini #StraightKey worked through the #QSB #QRN tonight during the @northqrp #NAQCC Sprint #AmateurRadio #HamRadio

youtu.be/JKhQD0KBJvc

J.C. KC8JC 📻KC8JC@mastodon.radio
2025-01-12

Hunting POTA with a straight key. I am...slow. Heh.

#hamradio #morseCode #straightKey

This is a pic I shared with friends on New Year's Eve, Straight Key Night.

I've decided to keep the momentum going and go for my Centurion award with the Straight Key Century Club. If I get at least 2 QSOs a day then I'll have 100 QSOs within two months.

I started 4 days ago and I have 13 SKCC contacts. I'm getting better at straight key sending and that's been fun.

Consider joining the Straight Key Century Club. Hope to see you in my log.

#hamradio #morsecode #straightkey #skcc

Photo of radio  with a Morse Code straight key and a bottle of bourbon in the foreground. The whiskey looks tasty
2025-01-04

Activity in the #SKCC Straight Key Month activity seems to be down from previous years. I’ve worked K3Y/_ stations on all bands except for 80m, so it’s not a case of poor conditions. I’ll keep tuning.

#straightkey #SKCC #SKM #StraightKeySaunter

Jim "Ham on a Bike"N4JAW@mastodon.radio
2024-12-31
Jim "Ham on a Bike"N4JAW@mastodon.radio
2024-12-31

Start your CW journey in 2025 or continue that journey during the #ARRL #StraightKeyNight TONIGHT. I'll be using my Novice #Straightkey from 1963 #AmateurRadio #Hamradio #MorseCode

arrl.org/news/arrl-straight-ke

Jim "Ham on a Bike"N4JAW@mastodon.radio
2024-11-11

After fixing audio issues with my Ten Tec Delta 580 and determining display issue, I decided I needed so straight key practice by putting the rig through its CW paces during the SKCC WES Straight Key Century Club Weekend Sprintathon. #AmateurRadio #HamRado #MorseCode #SKCC #SKCCGroup #straightKey #telegraphkey #TenTec #tentecdelta580

@skccgroup

youtu.be/B1BMSqz0pXQ

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