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 →

Tom’s 80th Birthday

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What better way could Tom, G4OSB celebrate his 80th Birthday? About 30 of his friends from LSWC together with XYLs and a couple of children joined Tom at the shack for a Sausage and Burger afternoon prepared by Pam, G4STO and her ‘assistant’ Steve, M5ZZZ. Pam and Steve did Tom proud with the specially selected Sausages and Burgers, salads and sweets. Pam was up until gone mid-night on Friday preparing trifles and fruit salad for the occasion; the sherry trifle was quickly consumed!!! A big ‘thank you’ to all who helped make Tom’s Birthday special. Below are a few photos … Continue reading →

Honorary Life Membership

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For many years Gerry, G6KGG, has been a loyal and hard-working member of the Lincoln Short Wave Club. He was there when we set up the Permanent Special Event Station at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at East Kirkby, he also helped with fitting out our shack at Aisthorpe and you could always rely on Gerry being there at Special Event Stations and Contests and he has helped get numerous candidates through their Foundation and Intermediate Exams. In recognition of this hard work it was agreed to award Gerry with Honorary Life Membership of the Club and Peter, M0EJL, (Chairman … Continue reading →