1st Willingham Cubs

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A very successful evening was had when 13+ 1st Willingham Cubs invaded the shack in order to have experience passing greetings messages on to other radio amateurs; this will go towards their Communications Badge. We had planned on making contact with the Cherry Willingham Group but encountered a few problems so we fell back to our stand-by stations that helped to make the evening the success it was. A BIG ‘thank you’ to Peter G1FLL and Ian G4XFC for putting on the station at Cherry Willingham; sorry it didn’t work out as planned: to Andy M0KED and Geoff 2E0YBG for … Continue reading →

Intermediate Exam

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It was another successful day in the Village Hall today with all five candidates passing their Intermediate Examination; this is, of course, subject to confirmation by the Examination Department at the RSGB. The photo shows back row left to right candidates Rick Ball, Simon Clark, Alan Beckett, Peter Meanwell and Geoffrey Booth; seated invigilators Steve M5ZZZ (left) and Roger G3PVU (right) and instructors Ian G4EVK and Ian G4XFC in the centre.  

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Steve M5ZZZ putting the finishing touches (fitting the knobs) to the kitchen cupboards while some members take a well earned rest from the Intermediate Course and others taking a rest from watching Steve work. The moment Steve realised the knobs weren’t level. After months of talking about it the cupboards are now fitted and filled.  Just need to clear the tops down and start using the contents of the cupboards.            

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High Altitude Balloons

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On Wednesday 27th January Andrew Garratt M0NRD, Chairman of the South Kesteven Amateur Club, gave an interesting and informative presentation on how to fly high altitude balloons.  Of particular interest was the “Pig in Space” balloon launched at last year’s National Hamfest and the earlier Eggsplorer-1 “Egg in Space” mission. Andrew described the processes involved in design of the payload and trackers.  He also described how to prepare for a flight, obtaining clearance and everything involved in predicting the flight, tracking it and retrieving it. The pictures below show the preparations for the launch, the launch and pig in ‘space’ … Continue reading →

Intermediate Course

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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.

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Work on GB3LM

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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.

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Intermediate Course

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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  

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SATURDAY MORNING AT THE SHACK

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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. 

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