Another Intermediate Course is on schedule with the group being split into two; practical work being carried out in the shack while other candidates were learning antenna theory with Ians G4XFC and G4EVK. Pictured are from front to back Simon M6XSY, Alan M6OAY and Rick M6FXU who are building their ‘Pixie’ 7MHz QRP CW Tranceivers. Photo – thanks Peter M0EJL.
Continue reading →Once permission to move the two metre repeater – GB3LM from the clock room to the top of the stairs by the 70 centimetre repeater – GB3LS was obtained Bob – G7AVU got a working party together to get the move made. The working party Bob, Clive – G8EQZ, Lyndon – M0LDR, Alistair – M0TEF, Andy – M0KED and Rick – M6FXU climbed the 365 steps (several times) and got the work done on 16th January. Bob will be pleased to receive reception reports for GB3LM. Photos – thank you M6FXU.
Continue reading →We are planning to run an Intermediate Course commencing Saturday 9th January with the examination on Saturday 20th February. If you are interested in joining the course please let me know via the contact button above. Pam G4STO Course Secretary
Continue reading →On Saturday the 5th December it was decided to have a bit of a “do” the following Saturday and everyone should bring a plate of food, you know, what you can eat and perhaps a little more for those that knew nothing about it!! The first photo shows the table at the beginning, this was added to during the morning and the second photo what was left; this will be eaten on Wednesday evening.
Continue reading →The pictures below show members of the club enjoying their Christmas Dinner, this year at the Carpenters Arms at Fiskerton. It should be noted for future events that our members rarely remember what they have ordered and reminders should be given to them on arrival at the venue. Thanks to Sue Gray for sorting this out.
Continue reading →The Construction Contest this year was won by Peter M0EJL with his DSO138 Digital Oscilloscope which he built from a kit. I understand the circuit is simple, reliable and inexpensive; possibly a Saturday morning project for our newly licenced members. (I notice there are some on eBay for £13 including postage). Thanks Steve M5ZZZ for the photos.
Continue reading →It doesn’t have to be a radio related talk to keep our members enthralled. We were delighted to welcome Karen Crow the Town Crier for the City of Lincoln to the club on the 25th November when she gave us an interesting talk on her duties as Town Crier and how she got into public speaking. Thanks Chris 2E0NDT for the photo.
Continue reading →Following the recent foundation course several of the successful candidates attended the club on December 5th where Ian G4EVK explained the radio equipment in the shack; then Pam G4STO provided light refreshments (hotdogs) and sold Intermediate Course booklets in readiness for an Intermediate Course planned for the New Year. Steve M5ZZZ followed this by giving details of the club activities and Bob G7AVU concluded the proceedings with a talk about the repeaters.
Continue reading →Foundation Course candidates after their exam on Saturday 14th November 2015. Left to right: Lee, Alan, Simon, (Instructor Les), Carl, Joseph, Geoffrey and Simon.
Continue reading →Lincoln Short Wave Club is hoping to run a Foundation Course commencing on Saturday 31st October with the examination on Saturday 14th November. If you are interested in joining the course please let me know via the contact button above.
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