Yearly Archives: 2017

Boultham Park Summer Fair

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On the 8th July members of the Club made their annual ‘Pilgrimage’ to Boultham Summer Fair where they put on an Amateur Radio demonstration.   It wasn’t all plain sailing; the frame on the Coleman Shelter was broken and there was no power lead but thanks to G1LQBs Aladdin’s Cave a temporary ‘mend’ was made to the shelter and with the expertise of G7KPM and M6TSJ a power lead was made.   The station was visited by many members of the public including the Mayor and Mayoress of Lincoln and the City Sheriff.  Several former club members also made their annual visit and … Continue reading →

Sausage and Burger Night

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Another almost successful sausage and burger night at the club; not sure what was wrong with the BBQ but it didn’t cook the sausages as they should have been cooked: perhaps it was the sausages, it certainly wasn’t the Head Cook for the night. Below are a few photos, also not the quality I had hoped. I think it was ‘Pistols at Dusk’ for the lads.

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FIR PARK SPECIAL EVENT STATION

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Yes, it was a wet start to our day and certainly very muddy under foot but that didn’t dampen our enthusiasm for putting on the Special Event Station at Fir Park Free Show near Market Rasen.  Members of the club putting on the Special Event Station were – Andy M0KED, Pam G4STO, Les G1LQB, Peter G1FLL, Stephen M6TSJ, Jason G7KPM, Tom G4OSB and Ian G4XFC.  Our Regional Manager Jim G0EJQ dropped by and had several contacts on VHF; we also had help from Andy M0OOO from the RAF Waddington Club. Terry G7JFI and Fiona called in and manned the station … Continue reading →

Visit by Steve Thomas, General Manager, RSGB

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On Wednesday 31st May 2017 the General Manager of the RSGB, Steve Thomas, will be visiting the Lincoln Short Wave Club for an informal discussion and question and answer session.  As usual on these occasions the Club will be open to visitors.  We would welcome participation from other clubs so if you have a question for Steve, come along you will be made welcome.   For visitors new to LSWC meetings; we are meeting in the BSA Village Hall at Aisthorpe, Village Hall Lane. LN1 2SG: 2000 hours for 2015 hours.

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Shack Insulation

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What will take over in ‘Matters Arising’ at our monthly committee meetings and AGMs?  We have been going to insulate the roof space in the shack for about 8 years and on 11th May 2017 Bob G7AVU and me G4STO went and ordered the materials; the boards were delivered on the 18th and Bob managed to get the 3M lengths of wood in his car (they delivered the insulation free but wanted almost £40 to deliver the wood). The east side of the roof space had been cleared by Bob and Steve M5ZZZ a few weeks ago, so it was … Continue reading →

GB5DAM

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Steve M5ZZZ, with moral support from Les G1LQB, operating the Special Event Station GB5DAM which was set up to remember the RAF Aircrew and the German Civilians who lost their lives in the famous raid on the Rhur Dams of Northern Germany.  

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Fox Hunt

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Four members and three partners took part in, and enjoyed, the Fox Hunt organised by G4XFC.  Two cars set off from the view point on Tillbridge Lane just after 1300 hours; I was advised to join the ‘Fox’ (G4XFC) and his xyl at 1400 hours by which time he should have been found; how wrong Ian was. ; After a traumatic morning I arrived at Willingham Woods, near Market Rasen just before 1400, I found the fox without any problems (I had been given explicit directions).   Ian was pleased to see me!! I went to the car park looking … Continue reading →

Imperial War Museum Duxford

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LSWC members and their families had an impressive visit to the Imperial War Museum at Duxford on 29th April.  Everyone seemed to enjoy the visit although it could have done to have been a few hours longer to take everything in.  Thanks to Ian G4XFC for arranging the visit and to George M0XVR for driving the minibus and getting us home safely. I started my visit at the Armoury Café and Kitchen and had a coffee before heading for the Land Warfare display; I called in at the Historic Duxford building on my way. My next stop was the American … Continue reading →

SURPLUS EQUIPMENT SALE

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Our recent Surplus Equipment Sale was well attended by amateurs from around Lincolnshire and surrounding counties.  As usual there were many bargains to be had; I bought some ear defenders to wear at committee meetings and when shooting.  Steve M5ZZZ and Ian G4XFC assisted our resident auctioneer Bob G7AVU by finding the items for sale and collecting money and Terry G7JFI, Treasurer and Ian G4EVK, Chairman, happily accepted payments and paid out at the end of the sale. Refreshments were served and photos taken by G4STO.      

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Surplus Equipment Sale

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Time to sort our your Shack and make some more space for your new acquisitions LSWC Surplus Equipment Sale on the 26th of April at the Village Hall Aisthorpe. Booking in of sale items strictly between 18:00 and 19:30. To save time in booking in your items, please download the booking in form and fill it in before you arrive. The Village Hall will be open for viewing and refreshments from 19:45. There will be no general entry before 19:45 Sale will commence 20:15 . Refreshments will be on sale. Bring plenty of money and grab some bargains.

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