EGM Notice

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Sadly Mary G6SWZ resigned as Secretary of the Club. When an Officer resigns the Club has to hold an EGM to elect a replacement, this will be held on Wednesday 30th July 2025 commencing at 19.30 in Aisthorpe Village Hall adjacent to our shack. If you wish to nominate anyone for the Secretary’s post, please send their name along with the name of a Proposer and Seconder to secretary@g5fz.co.uk , all nominations must be received by Wednesday 16th July 2025. If there is more than one nomination it will be necessary to hold a ballot. It was decided at the 2025 AGM that Members … Continue reading →

80th anniversary of Operation Manna at RAF Binbrook

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We recently took part in operation Manna from RAF Binbrook at the gauard room in affiliation with His Church.We had a great few days operating GB8MAN from RAF Binbrook, with great support from the team who owns the site His Church. We had plenty of visitors on Saturday, with plenty of club members calling in to see what was happening. We had a good flow of the public nipping in to see what was going on in the army tent. 683 contacts have now been submitted to QRZ

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RSGB FT4 24 Hour Activity Day

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The Lincoln Short Wave Club members participated in the FT4 activity day at Fir Park Farm. We operated from the club’s NATO trailer, led by Les G1LQB, Marc M7DEU, Ian M7BKF, and David M6OYN.Despite challenging conditions, we persevered for the full 24 hours. We used a simple setup: a vertical multi-band antenna and one of the members’ Yaesu 710 radios.We managed to make 311 contacts, and the weather was surprisingly pleasant. It was a great way to start the club’s 2025 SES calendar. We even managed to get Les G1LQB on the radio. Bacon sandwiches keeping the members fueled

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80th anniversary of Operation Manna

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Mark your calendars for the exciting second event of 2025, happening over four fun-filled days! We’re thrilled to announce that this event is open to everyone, and we’re planning some interactive games for the kids. We can’t wait to see you there! https://hamalert.org/myspot?c=GB8MAN&h=3cceb454db2945b2&dark=1

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Pam Rose, G4STO

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Pamela Rose (G4STO). Silent Key – 25th September 1944 – 11th November 2024.  Pam has been a member of the club since the late 1970’s having joined with her late beloved husband Joe, who sadly died suddenly in 1992. Both of them loved the club and the hobby and Pam following his death, was determined to fulfil Joe’s wish by helping to keep the club on ‘an even keel’. Taking on various positions on the committee, including the chairperson, treasurer at times and for nearly 3 decades as club Secretary.  Pam knew exactly what was required of her, she was … Continue reading →

National Hamfest

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Unfortunately I was not able to help at the National Hamfest again this year but, much to my surprise, the volunteers from LSWC and other clubs managed extremely well without me!!  I have been getting regular updates and I understand everyone was amazing and this led to a very smooth day one, everything was set up and ready for the exhibitors arrival by lunchtime on Wednesday.  Below are a few photos from Thursday and Friday.

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LSWC SUMMER RALLY

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Another successful Summer Rally was held on 14th July at the Festival Hall, Market Rasen.  Our next rally is our Winter Rally which will be held on Sunday 26th January 2025, hope to see you there.  Below are a few photos from the Sunday.

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UKAC Contests

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I’d heard them talking about the UKAC Contests so I decided to go to the shack to see what was happening. On Tuesday it was the 70cms contest and when I got there Steve M5ZZZ and Marc M7DEU were in full swing, Mary M6SWZ arrived a little later. Best dx of the evening was G3UDA at a distance of 166km. On Thursday it was 6 metres, a band I haven’t worked for over 30 years. Again Mary, Marc and Steve were busy by the time I arrrived. I actually helped with this contest, I was in charge of the rotator. … Continue reading →