December 31st is the 3rd Annual running of the WVDXA Straight Key/Glowbug Night operating event. The event only lasts 1-1/2 hours so it does not interfere with much of your New Year's Eve activities. The "rules" are posted below.
Some folks have mentioned that they no longer use a Straight Key to send CW. Most have bugs, external keyers or keyers built into their rigs. Some just have their computers generate their CW. If you are in that category and no longer have a Straight Key handy for this event, don't let that keep you from operating. I have recorded a short video that will show you a suitable alternative - to view it, CLICK HERE. WARNING! Always check the voltages on your key-line before using this method as some older tube-type rigs may have HIGH Voltage present on the key-line. This could be LETHAL!
The rules are quite simple:
Begin on 80-M then move to 40-M for DX!So, dust off that "hollow-state" rig, clean up that straight key, and join the WVDXA on New Year's Eve. We'll have fun!
0030 GMT (Jan. 1st) = 7:30 p.m. EST (Dec. 31)
3.565 MHz + / - QRM
0100 GMT (Jan. 1st) = 8:00 p.m. EST (Dec. 31)
7.030 MHz + / - QRM
Call "CQ AH" (for W8AH - the club call)
Use your Glowbug rigs (hollow state) if you have
them and can get on the above frequencies.
Use your Straight Key (or bare wires) -
thus the speed will be SLOW CW.
Minimum exchange is a signal report.
More "exchange" if you want.
Use the WVDXA Chat Page
<http://www.wvdxa.org/chat/>
for coordination.
BOTH 80-M and 40-M can be used if the number
of WVDXA members warrants that.
Event positively ENDS at 0200 GMT (9:00 p.m. EST)
