10th Anniversary of the National Hamfest.

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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.    

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FirPark Wings & Wheels

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LSWC was once again at the FirPark Wings & Wheels event. The Club was there from Friday afternoon through to Monday evening of the August Bank holiday weekend.   Friday Friday afternoon Les G1LQB, Peter 2E0FGA, Stephen 2E0SSM, Steve M5ZZZ set off for FirPark from their various starting locations. Les arrived first and started setting up and putting the masts up, the great thing about the masts we use are that they are designed to be erected by one person. In addition to previous years Steve brought down his 2m / 70cm beam and along with Les’s special rotator, aquired at … Continue reading →

Foundation Exam

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After the excitement of our aborted foundation exam on the 28th July everything went almost smoothly this morning; the taxi didn’t turn up for Lyon and Liz and they had to get a lift from a neighbour, they arrived at the village hall at 11 minutes to 10 with the exam starting at 10!! The village hall set out exactly as I had indicated on the exam layout – plenty of room between candidates.  Thanks Peter, Les and David, supervised by Celia; if I’ve missed anyone sorry. The successful candidates; back row l to r Andy, David and Mick, front … Continue reading →

Boultham Park Summer Fair 2018

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This weekend was the Boultham Park Summer Fair and the LSWC was there as usual with a demonstration station. G5FZ/P out portable… again? Yes it is.   With equipment being collected during the week, Les G1LQB, Steve M5ZZZ, Ian G4EVK, Barry G4DBS, Tom G4OSB, Fred G4HNQ, Peter 2E0FGA, Roger G3PVU & Jackie were on site early Saturday morning. Soon Stephen 2E0SSM arrived to help during the day closely followed by Peter, M0EJL and Pam, G4STO with the tables and radios. All then helped in getting the station set up before the Public arrived. Once everything was set up Pam got the bacon … Continue reading →

VHF National Field Day

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Last weekend, 7th-8th July, the club put on a station for VHF National Field Day. The intention of this weekend was to have a social weekend for all members and to allow those who have not participated in a contest, me being one of them, to try things out in a relaxed and chilled manor.   Setting up G5FZ/P After Preparing equipment on the Wednesday before, Les G1LQB, Stephen 2E0SSM, Alistair M0TEF & Steve M5ZZZ were down early on the Saturday morning to load up the equipment.                 Once ready, the team headed … Continue reading →

LSWC BBQ Night

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This Wednesday, 27th, saw the LSWC host another BBQ night. These are usually well attended and enjoyed by our members.   With Members arriving the BBQ was fired up and out came the burgers and sausages. We again must thank Pam, G4STO, for getting the food for the evening event and as always it was well enjoyed all round. I for one, was rather full up by the time all was eaten up. Especially when all the sausages and burgers were gone out came a selection of cakes for pudding. With a cooling breeze and the sun setting a select … Continue reading →

More Antenna Work

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This weekend members undertook more work on the clubs antennas. After the work done previously installing the HB9CV, when the mast was put back up it was found to have a high SWR. The coax used was an existing run that was previously used for 23cm which was taken down that same day with suspected antenna problems. With this coax now being used to feed the HB9CV which was also showing a high SWR the coax was now also suspected as faulty.   This Weekends Antenna Work Stephen (2E0SSM), Les G1LQB, Peter (2E0FGA), Roger (G3PVU) & Steve (M5ZZZ) arrived on … Continue reading →

GB5FPS Fir Park June 2018

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GB5FPS at Fir Park. LSWC put on a special event station, GB5FPS, at Fir Park during the weekend of 9th/10th June. The setup of two Fan Dipole antennas and Verticals allowed use of a wide range of bands from 160m through to 70cm’s. Numerous contacts were made over the two days both on HF, SSB and CW and on VHF/UHF FM. A number of satellite contacts were also made using 2m’s (Downlink) and 70cm’s (Uplink) simultaneously. A pleasant surprise came from a visit from someone on the Sunday who we had made contact with via Satellite on the Saturday. In addition … Continue reading →

Surplus Equipment Sale

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The change of day and time was a disappointment to some of our regular visitors to the surplus equipment sales but it meant others could come, some on their way to the Spalding Rally. We had visitors from Newcastle, York, Hull, Mansfield and Grantham to name a few places; most visitors were able to pick up a bargain or two or got rid of some of their surplus. Below are a few photos from the day; sorry about the quality I really must invest in a new camera!!   Just to prove G4STO was actually at the sale; she looks … Continue reading →