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Saturday Insomniac Net

2026-08-29 · Controller: Scott · Answer key: BCA

Questions

  1. The Heathkit HW-101, a build-it-yourself HF transceiver, was a staple of ham shacks in the 1970s. What was the original kit price?
    • A. $459.95
    • B. $249.95
    • C. $129.95
  2. The Nintendo Entertainment System launched nationwide in the U.S. in 1985. What was its retail price?
    • A. $99.99
    • B. $199.99
    • C. $149.99
  3. Sony's original Walkman, the TPS-L2, arrived in the United States in 1980. What was its retail price?
    • A. $200
    • B. $89.95
    • C. $350

Stats

Check-ins
59
Triple winners
8
Absent
25
Courtesy
1

Correct-count distribution

0/3
8
1/3
12
2/3
31
3/3
8

Top answer set: B B A (24 participants)

🏆 Triple Winners (8)

  • KG5EGD — Alvin
  • AI7GA — Kevin
  • AI7SE — Susan
  • KI6VUH — Leanne
  • N6PRL — Randy
  • KN6YMF — Chuck
  • KI7PKL — Roy
  • KK7VPY — Dan

Check-ins (59)

# Callsign Name Location Answers Correct Status
2 K3RBO Paul Las Vegas, NV C A B 0/3 LATE
3 KN6QQO Greg San Diego, CA C B A 1/3 LATE
4 AB8TN Dave Las Vegas, NV B B A 2/3 LATE
5 VK2DY Robert Kellyville Ridge,Austraila A A B 0/3 on-time
6 KI5WWU Lynn Houston. TX C B B 0/3 LATE
7 KB3YRC Richard Harrisburg,PA C C B 1/3 LATE
8 K6IPE Bob Granite Falls,WA A B A 1/3 on-time
9 N5ZUA Steve Houston, TX C B A 1/3 on-time
16 AF6EQ Russell Cave creek,AZ A B B 0/3 on-time
17 K6LBL Linda Cave creek,AZ A B B 0/3 on-time
18 WB7VPI Wilt Gresham, OR B C B 2/3 on-time
19 N6MOT LiL Al Monterey Peninsula, CA B B A 2/3 on-time
20 W9JAY Jay Sealy, TX C B A 1/3 on-time
21 N9OEL Genny Sealy, TX C B A 1/3 on-time
25 K4GET Ronald Jasper, FL C A B 0/3 on-time
26 W6TL Tony Oakland,CA B A A 2/3 on-time
27 W7JLW Jeff Yuma, AZ B B A 2/3 on-time
28 KN6JLX Larry Elk Grove,CA C B A 1/3 on-time
29 KN6JLW Stephanie Elk Grove,CA B B A 2/3 on-time
30 KB6DX Jim Garden Grove, CA B B A 2/3 on-time
31 KM6ZUC Bruce American Canyon,CA B B A 2/3 on-time
32 KB6WR Steve Bakersfield, CA A C B 1/3 on-time
35 KJ6YAO Jack San Diego,CA B A A 2/3 LATE
36 KI6JIP Bud San Clemente, CA B B A 2/3 on-time
37 W6AXM Gar Garden Grove,CA B B A 2/3 on-time
38 KN6AAP Eric Menifee, CA B A A 2/3 on-time
39 W6FRC Fred Napa, CA A B A 1/3 LATE
40 KI6HNL Alan Hughson, CA B B A 2/3 on-time
42 KD3WT Rich Philadelphia, PA B B A 2/3 on-time
43 2E0EMQ John Liverpool, England B C B 2/3 on-time
44 VE7JLF Elaine VERNON, BC.Canada B B A 2/3 on-time
45 KF8EXA Dave Wiliminton, OH B B A 2/3 on-time
46 KD5PUR Andy La Grange, TX B B A 2/3 LATE
47 AJ4BB Matt Winnemucca,NV B A A 2/3 on-time
48 KG5EGD Alvin Houston, TX B C A 3/3 on-time
51 AI7GA Kevin Scottsdale,AZ B C A 3/3 on-time
52 AI7SE Susan Tempe, AZ B C A 3/3 on-time
53 KI6VUH Leanne Ranco Santa Margarita, CA B C A 3/3 on-time
54 N6PRL Randy Ranco Santa Margarita, CA B C A 3/3 on-time
55 KN6AUS Joel Hemet,CA C A B 0/3 on-time
56 K6PMS Phil Los Angeles, CA B B A 2/3 on-time
58 KN6MIK Mike San Diego,CA B B A 2/3 on-time
62 KF6GEN Chuck Ontario, CA B B A 2/3 on-time
63 KM6TRH John Laugna Niguel, CA B B A 2/3 on-time
64 KN6YMF Chuck St. George, UT B C A 3/3 on-time
65 MRS6YMF Lynn St. George, TU C C A 2/3 on-time
66 NW7OR Richard Albany, OR B B A 2/3 on-time
67 KE6RAX Peter Santa Cruz, CA B B A 2/3 on-time
68 KN6TTG SB Weaverville, CA B B A 2/3 LATE
69 K6KJV Kevin Valley Springs, CA A C B 1/3 on-time
70 KI7LAG Patrick Beaverton,OR C B A 1/3 on-time
71 KJ7DTX Scott Gresham, OR B B A 2/3 on-time
76 KI7PKL Roy Portland, OR B C A 3/3 on-time
78 KK7VPY Dan Prineville, OR B C A 3/3 on-time
80 KJ5JYU Kelly Richmond, TX B B A 2/3 on-time
81 KM6AME Rick Fresno,CA B B A 2/3 on-time
83 KO6NUS Eric San Jose, CA C C B 1/3 LATE
84 KO6OQE RICHARD Garden Grove, CA B B A 2/3 LATE
85 KC8TJV Marilyn Columbus, OH C A B 0/3 LATE

Guests (1)

Probation participants — their check-ins are included in the totals above.

  • KO6OQE — RICHARD · Garden Grove, CA

Courtesy check-ins (1)

Not counted in stats or Triple Winners.

  • N7FGP — Scott

Absent (25)

  • KE5MUX
  • KI5AOK
  • K1BLU
  • KO6NES
  • KO6NET
  • AE5ID
  • K6CBR
  • KG5IOK
  • W7FTM
  • W1MER
  • W5JAZ
  • VE3RWJ
  • KJ7ETU
  • WA7DGY
  • W6YMJ
  • N6EK
  • W6APT
  • WB2MVM
  • KJ7WKX
  • N6ATP
  • KC7ZZB
  • KB6DHR
  • N7MXT
  • KO6NGM
  • KN6MDP