Yearly Archives: 2016

ANTENNA MODELLING

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Using his ‘home brew ‘Tesla coil’ spark generator and a fluorescent tube, Brian Hiley (M0YXB) showed how electromagnetic energy is transmitted wirelessly through free space. This simple but effective demonstration served as a very effective introduction to his talk on Antenna Modelling, to an audience of some 20 radio amateurs gathered at the LSWC HQ in Aisthorpe on Wednesday evening 31st August.                                                      The basics and application of the MMANA-GAL Antenna Analysing tool was the core of Brian’s both fascinating and informative well illustrated presentation.   He explained how the programme, which is freely available for download from the Internet, … Continue reading →

Tom’s 80th Birthday

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What better way could Tom, G4OSB celebrate his 80th Birthday? About 30 of his friends from LSWC together with XYLs and a couple of children joined Tom at the shack for a Sausage and Burger afternoon prepared by Pam, G4STO and her ‘assistant’ Steve, M5ZZZ. Pam and Steve did Tom proud with the specially selected Sausages and Burgers, salads and sweets. Pam was up until gone mid-night on Friday preparing trifles and fruit salad for the occasion; the sherry trifle was quickly consumed!!! A big ‘thank you’ to all who helped make Tom’s Birthday special. Below are a few photos … Continue reading →

Honorary Life Membership

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For many years Gerry, G6KGG, has been a loyal and hard-working member of the Lincoln Short Wave Club. He was there when we set up the Permanent Special Event Station at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at East Kirkby, he also helped with fitting out our shack at Aisthorpe and you could always rely on Gerry being there at Special Event Stations and Contests and he has helped get numerous candidates through their Foundation and Intermediate Exams. In recognition of this hard work it was agreed to award Gerry with Honorary Life Membership of the Club and Peter, M0EJL, (Chairman … Continue reading →

Foundation Licence Course

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 Lincoln Short Wave Club is pleased to announce a new Foundation Licence Course to be held at Aisthorpe Village Hall on Saturday the 29th of October for two Saturdays, with the Exam being held on the second Saturday afternoon. The Foundation Licence is the entry level to Amateur Radio, that allows you transmit on the Amateur Bands with a power of 10 watts. More information here. The cost of the course which includes the cost of your Amateur Radio Licence is £45 and if you wish to purchase the “Foundation Licence Now!” book which you will need for the course, … Continue reading →

RAF INGHAM HERITAGE CENTRE

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  There is a change to the club programme in July; Wednesday 13th July there is now a talk and film show by Geoff Burton, Trustee/Chairman of the RAF Heritage Centre, about the history of RAF Ingham.  This talk starts at the earlier time of 1915 for 1930 as it lasts nearly two hours.  This is a must for anyone interested Aviation History.  It will take place in the Village Hall, Aisthorpe.

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Sausage and Burger Night

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On Wednesday 29th June 2016 I played golf in the pouring rain; when I got home there were messages on my answer machine – “I think it’s the sausage and burger night, is it still on?” “What contingency plans have you?” I was a little dismayed that these people had no faith in my ability to organise the weather; have I let you down in the past? No. I sent out an e-mail saying it was on and only two people decided to stay at home; even Dora turned out. I admit it wasn’t warm enough to sit outside but … Continue reading →

Sausage and Burger Night

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A date for your diary – on 29th June 2016 there will be a Sausage and Burger night at the club. The BBQ will be lit at around 1930 hours and food should be ready by 2000 hours. Everyone welcome but please see Pam and get your name on the list.                                            

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Visit to RAF Scampton Heritage Centre

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A dozen members of the club were given a tour of the Heritage Centre at RAF Scampton on 25th May.  RAF Scampton was one of just a few airfields which began life during World War One.  It was closed and then re-activated in 1936.                                                                                                                                                     In 1943 RAF Scampton became the home of their most famous squadron, 617 Squadron (The Dambusters) also known as Squadron X.  Photo courtesy of the internet.                                      Scampton was also the home of the Avro Vulcan bomber during the Cold War period in the 1950s and 1960s; the Vulcan was armed with the Blue … Continue reading →

National Hamfest Get-together

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Members of Lincoln Short Wave Club were delighted that members of the Grantham, RAF Waddington, and Spalding Amateur Radio Clubs were able to join them on Saturday 21st May for a bite to eat and for LSWC to say ‘thank you’ for the support given by their members at the National Hamfest each year.  An enjoyable afternoon was had by all. It is hoped that this will be a fixture in the club’s calendar for many years to come.                       Dora relaxing after a hard morning.  

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