Category Archives: Special Event Station

80th anniversary of Operation Manna at RAF Binbrook

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We recently took part in operation Manna from RAF Binbrook at the gauard room in affiliation with His Church.We had a great few days operating GB8MAN from RAF Binbrook, with great support from the team who owns the site His Church. We had plenty of visitors on Saturday, with plenty of club members calling in to see what was happening. We had a good flow of the public nipping in to see what was going on in the army tent. 683 contacts have now been submitted to QRZ

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RSGB FT4 24 Hour Activity Day

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The Lincoln Short Wave Club members participated in the FT4 activity day at Fir Park Farm. We operated from the club’s NATO trailer, led by Les G1LQB, Marc M7DEU, Ian M7BKF, and David M6OYN.Despite challenging conditions, we persevered for the full 24 hours. We used a simple setup: a vertical multi-band antenna and one of the members’ Yaesu 710 radios.We managed to make 311 contacts, and the weather was surprisingly pleasant. It was a great way to start the club’s 2025 SES calendar. We even managed to get Les G1LQB on the radio. Bacon sandwiches keeping the members fueled

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80th anniversary of Operation Manna

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Mark your calendars for the exciting second event of 2025, happening over four fun-filled days! We’re thrilled to announce that this event is open to everyone, and we’re planning some interactive games for the kids. We can’t wait to see you there! https://hamalert.org/myspot?c=GB8MAN&h=3cceb454db2945b2&dark=1

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Fir Park Show GB5FPS

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Club members Stephen M5SJM, Les G1LQB, Graham M1DHV, Marc M7DEU and Steve M5ZZZ enjoyed a weekend at the Fir Park Show putting on the Special Event Station GB5FPS, they worked about 130 stations. Pam G4STO also made an appearance on Saturday and took a few photos so she could write a bit for g5fz.co.uk.  Once again Marc was in charge of the cooking.  Sorry I didn’t get a picture but Felicity, M1DHVs daughter was there singing songs from the 1940s.  We had visits from a number of radio amateurs including several members of the club.  Pity the weather wasn’t a … Continue reading →

GB0LV

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Today we erected the aerials and accommodation ready for demonstrating amateur radio to hundreds of scouts over the Bank Holiday weekend.  Please listen out for GB0LV and if you hear us then give us a call, we’ll be pleased to work you.

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GB0LV

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This weekend 24th-27th the LSWC will be active with the Lincoln and Gainsborough Scouts at the Lost Village using the callsign GB0LV. The Scouts will be camping there over the weekend and LSWC Members will be allowing scouts to experience amateur radio throughout the weekend. The Lost Village is located in a secluded woodland near the village of Norton Disney, Lincolnshire. Please QSL via M1DHV by sending a stamped addressed envelope. His address is available on his QRZ.

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145 Alive 11th May 2024

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Started by Tim G5TM and Richard M6KFI started as they just wanted to have some fun on 2m. Tim enjoyed times on 11m where they held nets on the air talking to many people joined in. With the falling popularity in 2m operation Tim decided to try and bring this to 2m by organising a number of nets across the country each run by voulenteers to the event.. A number of events have been run so far with it rising in popularity each time. The nets are run on 2m FM Simplex with the frequencies coordinated to avoid each net … Continue reading →

FirPark SES 2024

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The Lincoln Shortwave Club is proud to announce that they will be attending The FirPark Free Show, GB5FPS, on the 8th & 9th of June and FirPark Wings and Wheels, GB5WW, on the 24th – 26th August. The Club has attended this event for a number of years now demonstrating Amateur Radio to the public. This year we will be demonstrating HF Voice, Data Modes, VHF, Satellite Operation and also QO100 DATV and Voice. Members of the public will be able to try their hand at operating the radio and also be able to make contacts to others around the … Continue reading →

GB80DAM

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GB80DAM was on air from the International Bomber Command Centre in Lincoln on the 27th May when over 200 contacts were made both on HF and VHF.  Members helping run the station and clearing up afterwards included Steve M5ZZZ, Marc MK7DEU, Andy M0IYE, Bob G3VEV, Les G1LQB, Stuart 2E0SFK, Mary G6SWZ, Dave G6EWP, Graham 2E1TSO, Sue Graham’s XYL and Pam G4STO with her camera.  Barry G4DBS from RAF Waddington ARC also helped. Bob and Andy spent the day demonstrating Morse code to visitors and the other members of the club operated the radios and answered questions from the many visitors. … Continue reading →