Down at the shack
This morning at the shack was a blast! We had a fun building session with lots of exciting projects to dive into, and it was great to see so many members drop by to check out what we were working on!
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80th anniversary of Operation Manna
Mark your calendars for the exciting second event of 2025, happening over four fun-filled days! We’re thrilled to announce that this event is open to everyone, and we’re planning some interactive games for the kids. We can’t wait to see you there!
Continue reading →Pam Rose, G4STO
Pamela Rose (G4STO). Silent Key – 25th September 1944 – 11th November 2024. Pam has been a member of the club since the late 1970’s having joined with her late beloved husband Joe, who sadly died suddenly in 1992. Both of them loved the club and the hobby and Pam following his death, was determined to fulfil Joe’s wish by helping to keep the club on ‘an even keel’. Taking on various positions on the committee, including the chairperson, treasurer at times and for nearly 3 decades as club Secretary. Pam knew exactly what was required of her, she was … Continue reading →
GB0LV
This weekend 24th-27th the LSWC will be active with the Lincoln and Gainsborough Scouts at the Lost Village using the callsign GB0LV. The Scouts will be camping there over the weekend and LSWC Members will be allowing scouts to experience amateur radio throughout the weekend. The Lost Village is located in a secluded woodland near the village of Norton Disney, Lincolnshire. Please QSL via M1DHV by sending a stamped addressed envelope. His address is available on his QRZ.
Continue reading →145 Alive 11th May 2024
Started by Tim G5TM and Richard M6KFI started as they just wanted to have some fun on 2m. Tim enjoyed times on 11m where they held nets on the air talking to many people joined in. With the falling popularity in 2m operation Tim decided to try and bring this to 2m by organising a number of nets across the country each run by voulenteers to the event.. A number of events have been run so far with it rising in popularity each time. The nets are run on 2m FM Simplex with the frequencies coordinated to avoid each net … Continue reading →
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday 18th May 2024 at 10:00 am in the BSA Village Hall at Aisthorpe, please be there 0945 so we can have a prompt start. Pam G4STOLSWC Secretary
Continue reading →Easter BBQ and a Thankyou
On Saturday 31st March the first BBQ of the year was held for all Members. It was very well organized by Steve M5ZZZ, Marc M7DEU and Pam G4STO. Marc Manned the BBQ along with Linda. Producing some excellent Burgers and Sausages. With Side salads, potatoes, onions, sauces andcheesecakes all available in the Village Hall. Pam organised the Easter Quiz which went down very well with the winning team going home with their prised Easter eggs. The weather remained sunny for the entire event so the many members that attended enjoyed a great get together on the Lawn out front of … Continue reading →
FirPark SES 2024
The Lincoln Shortwave Club is proud to announce that they will be attending The FirPark Free Show, GB5FPS, on the 8th & 9th of June and FirPark Wings and Wheels, GB5WW, on the 24th – 26th August. The Club has attended this event for a number of years now demonstrating Amateur Radio to the public. This year we will be demonstrating HF Voice, Data Modes, VHF, Satellite Operation and also QO100 DATV and Voice. Members of the public will be able to try their hand at operating the radio and also be able to make contacts to others around the … Continue reading →
Christmas Quiz and Buffet
It was a good turnout on Wednesday for Pam’s Quiz Night with 11 teams taking part, unfortunately not many with the right answers!!!! Les G1LQB and David M6OYN and Stephen M5SJM and Kat were joint winners with 9 points each, Les and David won on a tie break, luckily there were enough prizes for all four winners. Les G1LQB and David M6OYN After the quiz members enjoyed a lite buffet. Food, glorious food, sorry no chicken skewer.
Continue reading →GB80DAM On the Air
As you know, On the 16th /17th May 1943, 19 Lancaster bombers of the RAF’s 617 Squadron took off from RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire armed with the now famous Bouncing Bomb invented by Barnes Wallis. See our Special Event Page for more Details. The club put on its special event station from the club shack on the evening of the 16th May 2023. Members of the club, Stephen M5SJM, Steve M5ZZZ, Les G1LQB, Marc M7DEU, Mary G6SWZ, Dave G6EWP, Bob G3VEV, Steve G7JHU & Bob G7AVU made a visit with his Wife Cathleen along with Pam G4STO. If I have … Continue reading →
