Today was the start of activities for the Scouts and Guides at Poacher, we had about three dozen showing an interest in amateur radio. Les G1LQB, briefly explained our hobby to our visitors and Andy M0IYE demonstrated CW and Scouts and Guides then had a go at sending their name in Morse code, this was followed by sending ‘greetings’ messages with Andy M0KED, Barry G4DBS and Graham M1DHV. The Scouts and Guides then had the opportunity to ‘tune the bands’ to get 25 different radio stations. Steve M5ZZZ, Marc M7DEU and Stuart 2E0SFK were also on hand to fill in any gaps. … Continue reading →
Another fun packed day at Poacher
Cars all loaded we set off for Poacher at around 10 o’clock this morning. Work started on the receiving aerials and then we moved over to the masts where we have a fine array of aerials. We have the TH5 (I think that’s what it is) and a co-linear for 2M and 70CMS. On the other mast we have beams for the serious frequencies, 23CMS television, 70CMS and 2M, Sunday is the start of the Scouts and Guides visiting our set-up, they will get an introduction to amateur radio, listen to QSOs and send greetings messages, probably send their name … Continue reading →
Getting ready for Poacher
86% of the club missed a fun filled afternoon getting ready for Poacher, Lincolnshire’s International Scout and Guide Jamboree which is once again being held on the Lincolnshire Showground. Scouts and Guides aged 10-17 inclusive from around the world can attend Poacher and we anticipate between 400 and 500 will visit the Lincoln Short Wave Club marquee to see what amateur radio is about. Members helping set up were: Steve M5ZZZ, Pam G4STO, Andy M0IYE, Graham M1DHV, Peter M0EJL, Andy M0KED, Stuart 2E0SFK, Bob G3VEV, Les G1LQB, Marc M7DEU. G4DBS, our guest member, from RAF Waddington ARC was also helping. … Continue reading →
Saturday 9th July at the shack
In readiness for the Club going to Poacher 2022, Andy M0IYE, Les G1LQB, Steve M5ZZZ, Graham M1DHV and David M6OYN got the ‘big’ tent out to make sure all parts were there. It took a fair time to put the bits together, all tent erectors were novices at the job, but they got there in the end. They didn’t put the canvas on, they knew where that went. For those that don’t know, Poacher is Lincolnshire’s International Scout and Guide Jamboree and it’s back again for the 11th time in 2022 and runs from 30th July to 6th August. Members … Continue reading →
EK Visit 7th July 2022
Lincoln Shortwave Club Chairman Steve M5ZZZ and David G1WVO travelled across to East Kirkby this Thursday. After a convivial coffee in the NAAFI they opened the Radio room at East Kirkby. Steve took his own Yeasu FT487 radio and connected it up and a precautionary SWR check was carried out on the new wire antenna which proved to be excellent. It was amazing that as Steve then tuned through the bands there was no apparent noise on the bands which we have been dogged with since reopening the station after lockdown. Steve and David heard only a few stations on … Continue reading →
Saturday morning and afternoon at the Bomb Dump
A disappointing turnout from the club for VHF NFD but those that did turn up had an enjoyable weekend, I think!!! Unfortunately I had double booked for Sunday so those members staying over night had to get their own breakfasts.
Continue reading →Saturday morning at the shack and a visit to G7AVU
A week ago an electric winch was fitted to the mast to make life easier for our aged members!! When I got to the club last Saturday Steve from the village hall was painting the hall and this week’s working party was replacing the HF beam by a newer TH5 Thunderbird beam; let’s hope it is put to good use. The old beam is to be used for contest work. After leaving the club I visited Bob G7AVU and was pleasantly surprised, he remembered me!! I took him a digital photo frame and he recognised several members of the … Continue reading →
Another Saturday morning at the club
As usual when I arrived at the club this morning work had already started; today it was again on the aerials and trailer mast in readiness for VHF/NFD and Poacher. I couldn’t stay until the end as it started to rain and I was on two wheels.
Continue reading →Wednesday night at the shack
Thank goodness for light nights and fine weather.. On Wednesday 8th June a working party was formed to fit a new winch on the mast; they had a lot of encouragement from other members of the club.
Continue reading →A nice plaque to display at the East Kirkby shack.
Dave Bloomfield G0KUC the man behind the super successful GB80LAN Special event stations that took place in March this year commemorating the first operational use of the Lancaster Bomber has kindly donated a Plaque for us to display at East Kirkby marking our clubs participation in the event. Dave being a gluten for punishment is also organising for next May the ##80DAM event where amateur radio clubs in this country and in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and America with connections to the Dambusters will commemorate operation chastise. As our club does every year but on an international scale for this … Continue reading →
