More Social Events was one suggestion in a recent survey at the club so Activity Officer Andy, G0FVI , compiled a General Knowledge Quiz. Unfortunately it was not as well supported as was hoped but those taking part had an enjoyable evening. The quiz wasn’t easy but we had a laugh and a packet of crisps if nothing else!!! The winner was our Chairman Steve, M5ZZZ and he didn’t have sight of the questions beforehand!! Sorry Steve isn’t in focus!!!!
Continue reading →Lincoln Shortwave Club have a number of special event stations over the next week. This Week On Saturday 11th May the club is putting on a Special Event Station at Ellis Mill GB5EM for Mills on the Air; setting up from 0900 hours. Ellis Mill is on Mill Road, Lincoln, LN1 3JJ. On Thursday/Friday 16th/17th May GB5DAM – Dambusters Memorial Station will be on air from the shack; operating will commence at 2120 and if there are enough operators will go through the night until 12 noon on the Friday. Next Month In June the LSWC have even more Special Event Stations … Continue reading →
Record numbers attended this year’s National Hamfest which was held on the 28th and 29th September. The George Stephenson Hall was filled with traders from around the UK and Europe together with Clubs and Special Interest Groups and RSGB Books and RSGB Committees. There was a large flea market area and outside traders together with the Bring and Buy marquee and Camb Hams with Flossie running GB18NH. Below are a few photos to remind you of this year’s Hamfest or to show you what you missed.
Continue reading →With temperatures in Lincoln expected to be minus three tonight, why not put the heating on join us on our Thursday net? Open to both LSWC members and non-members we meet on air at 20:00 every Thursday. We use Lincoln repeater GB3LM the first Thursday of each month and have simplex nets on the other Thursdays. Need help using repeaters? Please ask a member of LSWC and they will be more than happy to help you! For more information about the Lincoln repeaters please click here. More information coming soon.
Continue reading →The 25th Construction Contest for the Joe Rose Memorial Trophy was held on 22nd November 2017. The photos below show the ATV transmitters constructed by Jason G7KWP and Adrian M0NWK. Jason was awarded first prize. Jason’s transmitter: Adrian’s transmitter:
Continue reading →A few of our members will have a better idea of what to do if they find someone lying lifelessly on the ground!! Ian G4EVK gave members a talk and demonstration on basic first aid. A few photos from the evening taken on my tablet (camera not working). The photo below shows Ian putting Stephen M6TSJ into the recovery position.
Continue reading →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 →
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 →
This ‘Contest Group’ photo was taken in the mid-nineties and I think the venue was the White Car Park on the Lincolnshire Show Ground.
Continue reading →We are not always serious at LSWC; we do have informal meetings.
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