ARRL Straight Key Night 2011 Where amateurs go to find a Peaceful, Easy Feeling.

摘要

It is funny how moods change when oper-ating your Amateur Radio transmitter. There are times when you will pour all of your energy into a pileup, trying to work the DXpedition that has travelled to that rare entity. At other times, you might be laser-focused into handling traffic on the state NTS or emergency net - simply trying to do your part during crunch time. At some other time you may spend hours running stations during a contest, or if that is not your operating style, you may do some "search-and-pounce" to find a few counties or states you need to work for some wallpaper you are chasing. When we accomplish our goals during those activities, we are rewarded with a great feeling of accomplishment - something to brag about at the next club meeting or to share with your friends on the repeater. Many hams will contend there is nothing quite like the "Peaceful, Easy Feeling" that comes with the laid-back operating event known as ARRL Straight Key Night (SKN).