Christmas Dinner 2018
Members of the club at their Christmas Dinner which was held at the Fox and Hounds in Willingham by Stow.
Continue reading →Quiz Night
A few members of the club taking part in a ‘Pub’ Quiz organised by Steve M5ZZZ; we stopped at half time for a few refreshments.
Continue reading →Amateur Satellites
On the 28th November we were treated to a talk on Amateur Satellites by Stephen 2E0SSM. He started by talking about the different types of orbits in use by all satellites and then moved onto the more specific orbits and the various types of satellite that amateur radio uses. A look at antenna’s and the effects of doppler shift leading to the need to correct frequencies followed. Stephen also gave information on which frequencies to listen on and some very useful websites for those of us who wanted to try it out for ourselves. The talk was very well received and … Continue reading →
The LSWC 2018 Construction Contest
Wednesday 21st saw the LSWC hold their annual Construction Contest for the Joe Rose Memorial Trophy. Last year saw us two different versions of ATV transmitter. One being for home use including a partly assembled water cooled power amplifier (For an update see below) built by Adrian M0NWK. The second, and also the winner for last year, being a fully portable transceiver in a case built by Jason G7KWP. Adrian M0NWK This year Started off with a similar theme. Adrian M0NWK, started off by showing us his Arduino powered controller for a comtech 23cm ATV transmitter. … Continue reading →
Surplus Equipment Sale
LSWCs ever popular Surplus Equipment Sale took place on Wednesday 31st October in the Village Hall at Aisthorpe when regular attendees from the East Riding of Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and, of course, Lincolnshire were able to off load their surplus equipment and pick up a few bargains. The date of our next sale is 24th April 2019. A couple of the lots Our visitors (and some members)
Continue reading →10th Anniversary of the National Hamfest.
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 →FirPark Wings & Wheels
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
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
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
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 →
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