Founded, January 2006
30,248 members strong
as of 15-Aug-2025
The most active group of mechanical-key Morse code
radiotelegraph operators in the world
Founded in January 2006, we have thousands of members around the globe.
• Apply for free membership. (Open to licensed amateur radio operators only.)
• Make HF radio contacts using any of the three early original types of manual telegraph keys: Straight Key, Bug and Cootie.
• Gain on-air experience in sending and receiving by swapping numbers with other members; enter Club sponsored sprints, contests and special events; rag chew; earn activity & achievement awards; access our online resources, newsletter, forums and chat.
Please see the description of mechanical key types and participation guidelines here.
Ready to get started? Apply for your SKCC membership and receive your unique SKCC number!
Contact 100 unique SKCC members
| Achievement Date | SKCC # | Call Sign | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2025 | 2938C | KI7QCF | Forrest |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 2937C | W4GNS | Gary |
| 10 Aug 2025 | 2936C | KB8M | Doug |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 2935C | KG5JAW | Brooke |
| 19 Jul 2025 | 2934C | KB0IWW | Jeff |
As a Centurion: Contact 50 unique C/T/S members
| Achievement Date | SKCC # | Call Sign | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2025 | 2406T | KG4BIG | Ken |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 2407T | K5OHY | Tim |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 2405T | WA2OTC | Dave |
| 2 Aug 2025 | 2403T | IU3OAR | Gian |
| 2 Aug 2025 | 2404T | NA9P | Jeff |
| 26 Jul 2025 | 2402T | KQ4LEA | Rich |
| 20 Jul 2025 | 2401T | WB9TYJ | Don |
| 16 Jul 2025 | 2400T | JK7UST | Sugi |
As a Tribune x8: Contact 200 unique T/S members
| Achievement Date | SKCC # | Call Sign | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | 888S | AA9LC | Grant |
| 5 Aug 2025 | 887S | VA3AG | Aldo |
| 2 Aug 2025 | 885S | N5BO | Justin |
| 2 Aug 2025 | 886S | JJ1FXF | HIRO |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 884S | KA3BPN | Tony |
SKCC is pleased to announce the 32nd SKCC Marathon Award presentation to Mike Maloney, #819C.
Mike logged his first marathon QSO on April 05, 2014 and confirmed his 100th on April 24, 2025. He joined the SKCC on January 22, 2006 and holds SKCC Centurion #12 and now the Marathon Award #32.
Mike began his radio career in 1960 as novice at age 13. He upgraded to General, at age 14, call K5ZFC. He was QRT from 1966 to 1977 during US Navy service, as a radioman, college, and new family duties. He relicensed in 1977 and has been active ever since. Mike's favorite mode is longer CW QSO's using his 1946 Vibroplex Champion (from his birth year).
Mike would like to pass along his thanks to Andy, K0AF, for his encouragement to get an active log toward the award after helping several before him with marathon confirmations.
The Marathon Award was established in 2008 to recognize SKCC members who demonstrate their skill, talent, and love for ragchewing by completing 100 QSOs each with a separate SKCC member lasting 60 minutes or more. The first award occurred in 2014, and now has a total of 32 awardees. Consider joining in the fun and developing your ragchewing skills.