Monthly Archives: March 2022

Talk by Dr Julian Onions

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On Wednesday the 30th of March we were treated to a very interesting talk at the Club by Dr Julian Onions of Nottingham University on modelling the Universe inside computers. He explained how this process is used alongside giant telescopes and radio telescopes to greater understand how the universe developed and how it will develop in the future. Everyone was amazed by the complexity of his work and the size and power of the super computers that he works with. He told us how one of the computers he works with is so large that it has three hundred thousand … Continue reading →

Our Spring Rally is a Sell Out!

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The Lincoln Short Wave Club Rally that takes place on Sunday April the 10th is now all but sold out for trader tables with it only being possible to perhaps squeeze a couple more in! With that amount of tables sold it looks like there will be lots to see and buy so well worth a trip. The Rally is at, The Festival Hall, Caistor Road, Market Rasen, on Sunday April the 10th. Entry is £2 per person. Doors open 10am ( 9.30am for disabled visitors ) There is ample parking hot and cold refreshments and free wifi on site. … Continue reading →

Lincoln Short Wave Club runs the SSES GB80LAN

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On the 11th and 12th of March the Club had its second weekend in a row of running a special event station. This time the national special event callsign GB80LAN from the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at East Kirkby. The callsign commemorates the first operational flight of the Lancaster from RAF Waddington 80 years ago this month. This special national call organised by Dave Bloomfield G0KUC is being passed around the three RAF Clubs as well as the home of Just Jane at East Kirkby. The call continues to the end of the month. With Dave himself at Running some … Continue reading →

Our Spring Rally

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On Sunday 10 April, Lincoln Short Wave Club will holding its Spring Rally at the Festival Hall, Caistor Road, Market Rasen LN8 3HT.The cost of tables is £10 per 6ft table or £8 per 6ft if you have your own tables.To book tables please contact Steve, G6TVP on 0777 769 9069 email g6tvp@outlook.com. Or contact Graham, M1DHV on 0777 2878266 email graham@johnturnerphotography.co.uk. Entry fee is £2 per person. Doors open 10am (9.30am for disabled visitors). There is ample free car parking, hot and cold refreshments will be available and there isfree WiFi on site. We hope to see you there.

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Lincoln Shortwave Club at the International Bomber Command Centre.

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On Saturday the 5th March Lincoln Short Wave Club and the Learning officers at the International Bomber Command Centre Lincoln, Louise Hodder and Janine Smithson set up a joint family day and Special Event Station to commemorate the first operational use of the Avro Lancaster 80 years ago this March. The International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) was created to provide a world-class facility to serve as a point for recognition, remembrance, and reconciliation for Bomber Command. The IBCC provides one of the most comprehensive records of Bomber Command in the world and ensures that generations to come can learn of … Continue reading →