Foundation Exam
I am hoping we have had another successful Foundation Course and Exam. All candidates taking the exam got the required pass mark but regrettably three of them have question marks against their names; two made alterations on the Optical Mark Sheet and the other completed his in blue ink instead of black. We have to wait now until we hear from the Examinations people at the RSGB; it is hoped they will be lenient. Pictured are Andrew Mason, Francis Stephenson, Mark Clarke, Robert Radley, John Hancox and Peter Meanwell.
Continue reading →The Falcon has Landed
Professional Falconer Steve G1PPA gave a very informative talk on Falconry and displayed two of his birds that he brought along as part of his talk. A Goshawk and a Peregrine x Gyr/Saker Falcon which took centre stage during the talk .
Continue reading →NEW Buy & Sell Feature
A new feature for the Lincoln Short Wave Club is Classified Adverts that you can post yourself (Ads will be approved by Admin before being displayed) You do not have to be a member of the Club to post your Ads on this feature, but all ads will be moderated and if found to be commercial then a fee will be required before the advert is displayed. Note: You have reply to the email verification that you will be sent before you items will be sold, be sure to check your SPAM Inbox incase it has ended up there. Start … Continue reading →
Proposed Foundation Course and Exam
The Club is hoping to run another Foundation Course in February. This course will take place on Saturdays and Sundays 14th/15th and 21st/22nd February with the examination taking place on Sunday 1st March. If you would like to join this course then please contact Pam Rose G4STO, LSWC Secretary via the contact tag above. It is hoped to sort paperwork out for the course at the shack on Saturday morning 7th February.
Continue reading →Presentation of Awards
Patrick G0OSO accepting the G6COL Shield which was awarded to Tom 2E0TMO for Best Achievement in Amateur Radio; Tom took and passed both the Foundation and Intermediate Exams in 2014. Alan M0XVR receiving the Joe Rose Memorial Shield which he won jointly with Ian G4EVK for their entries in the Construction Contest in November.
Continue reading →Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Club took place on Wednesday 14 January 2015 and the following members were elected onto the Committee: Chairman – Mark M0ZLE Secretary – Pam G4STO Treasurer – Roger G3PVU Activity Officer – Steve M5ZZZ Ordinary Committee Members Les – G1LQB Keith – M0KAN Peter – G1FLL Dave – M0KWM Louise – 2E0LOT Keith – G0RQQ
Continue reading →Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 14th January 2014 in the BSA Village Hall, Aisthorpe at 2015 hours. A copy of the Agenda is published below: A G E N D A 1 Apologies for absence 2 Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 15th January 2014 3 Matters arising from the Minutes 4 Chairman’s Report 5 Treasurer’s Report 6 Amendments to Club Rules – Club Rule 3– Officers 7 Proposed by Steve M5ZZZ, Seconded by Dave M0KWM Club Rule 5 reads: “The Officers of the Club shall consist of a Chairman, a Secretary, a Treasurer … Continue reading →
Christmas Dinner
Over three dozen members and their guests enjoyed a traditional Christmas dinner at the Fox and Hounds in Willingham by Stow on Wednesday 17th December. Below are a number of photographs taken during the night.
Continue reading →Surplus Equipment Sale
The Surplus Equipment Sale was once again a great success albeit numbers were slightly down on previous sales. Below are a few pictures showing some of the equipment being sold together with some of our visitors and club members. It is hoped to hold another Surplus Equipment Sale in April next year.
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