Gerry G6KGG

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Gerry at Poacher 2013 Gerry after being presented with Honorary Life Membership William (Gerry) Duffner, G6KGG, sadly became a silent key on the afternoon of 10th December 2016. Gerry was a honorary life member of Lincoln Short Wave Club where he had been a member since June 1992 (24 years) when we met at the City Engineers Club in Lincoln. Until his illness, Gerry had been on the committee of the club for many years and was the Examination Secretary and an Instructor for the Foundation and Intermediate Courses. When moving to Aisthorpe in 2008 Gerry was there helping in … Continue reading →

Shack Working Party

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It was all hands on path this morning clearing leaves outside the shack; Ken G3NIC and Peter G1FLL brought leaf vacs, I took a yard brush and shovel (for others to use!!). Joe 2E0ECF and Geoff 2E0YBG used the brush and shovel very professionally and Les G1LQB cleared a way for Peter and his vacuum.  Ken worked single handed at the west end of the shack!   An excellent job was done by all including Art (he helped throw some junk away from the end of the shack) who only joined the club this morning; does he realise what he has let … Continue reading →

Amateur Radio exam successes

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Successful Foundation and Intermediate Examinations were held at the Club today 5th November 2016 when Joe M6LLP passed his Intermediate Exam and Francis, Nathan, Alex and Stephen passed their Foundation Exam. Pictured from left to right: Les G1LQB – Instructor; Joe M6LLP, Francis, Geoff 2E0YBG – Invigilator, Nathan, Alex, Stephen and Ian G4XFC Instructor.

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SURPLUS EQUIPMENT SALE

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Possibly the biggest Surplus Equipment Sale ever to be held by Lincoln Short Wave Club will take place on Wednesday 2nd November 2016. Already we have approaching 200 lots; some are not being auctioned off but have a fixed price; a list of this equipment, together with prices, can be obtained from the Secretary via the contact tab above. Other items will be auctioned off in the usual way; a list of the items is also available from the Secretary. Booking in of any additional items will be from 1800 hours until 1930 hours latest, with viewing from 1945 hours; … Continue reading →

The National Hamfest

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The National Hamfest is taking place on Friday 30th September – Saturday 1st October. Gates open at 7:30am for Flea Market Setup and 9:30am for the public. The George Stephenson Hall opens at 10am. On Wednesday 28th September members from local clubs helped set out tables in the hall (in record time) in readiness for the exhibitors arriving on Thursday 29th September.   The Bring and Buy Marquee    

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Foundation Course

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Places are filling up fast so if you would like to join the Foundation Course please use the “Contact” form to show your interest. Our Secretary needs to have all paperwork completed by Wednesday 12th October. She will be available on Wednesdays 5th and 12th October to complete the necessary paperwork.

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MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK

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It was all go at the shack tonight when half a dozen members helped cut up the Exhibitor Passes for the National Hamfest.   I’m not sure how safe Ian was using that guillotine but I didn’t see any blood on the table after we had finished.  Thanks Ian G4XFC, Peter G1FLL, Chris 2E0NDT, Geoff 2E0YBG and Stephen SWL.  

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ANTENNA MODELLING

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Using his ‘home brew ‘Tesla coil’ spark generator and a fluorescent tube, Brian Hiley (M0YXB) showed how electromagnetic energy is transmitted wirelessly through free space. This simple but effective demonstration served as a very effective introduction to his talk on Antenna Modelling, to an audience of some 20 radio amateurs gathered at the LSWC HQ in Aisthorpe on Wednesday evening 31st August.                                                      The basics and application of the MMANA-GAL Antenna Analysing tool was the core of Brian’s both fascinating and informative well illustrated presentation.   He explained how the programme, which is freely available for download from the Internet, … Continue reading →