Members of Lincoln Short Wave Club were delighted that members of the Grantham, RAF Waddington, and Thorpe Camp Amateur Radio Clubs were able to join them on Saturday 16th May for a Celebration of Lincolnshire Fayre (prepared by Steve M5ZZZ and Pam G4STO) and to say ‘thank you’ for their support at the National Hamfest each year. An enjoyable afternoon was had by all. Work to be done on the aerials or was it the wine? Keith M0KAN; no he isn’t fishing. Les G1LQB wrapping cutlery Lynn and Shirley soaking up the sun Members and guests enjoying the food. Peter’s … Continue reading →

                                   Above, a very popular visitor to Lincoln Short Wave Club, a Gyr Saker Arabian Falcon, which was brought to the club by Steve, G1PPA.  It is hoped to arrange for Steve to give a talk to the club early in 2015.

Wednesday 26th March 2014 THE NEW LOOK RSGB Presented by Graham Coomber G0NBI RSGB General Manager Aisthorpe Village Hall  ************ Wednesday 30th April 2014 USED EQUIPMENT SALE Aisthorpe Village Hall Items for sale check in from 19.00. Auction starts 20.00 prompt Web: www.g5fz.co.uk  For information on any aspect of the Club activities please contact: Steve M5ZZZ LSWC Activities Officer Email: activitiesofficer@g5fz.co.uk

Mike Wiles contacted me as he is looking to purchase a Yaesu 7700 receiver at a reasonable cost. Does anyone know where one is for sale. I have offered him a chance to come along and have a go at the Foundation Exam but we will see on that one Les G1LQB

I managed to try some AM during a 10m opening on 30 September and it was a great experience to hear so many AM stations from the US on the band. Rob, W1AEX sent me an e-mail shortly after our  QSO. It was great to hear you today on 10 meter AM. The attached mp3 file is a recording of the very fine G5FZ club station as we chatted today. Toward the end of the audio recording you can hear a bit of splatter from the station that was below us, but your signal was very strong so it was … Continue reading →