Since March 2013 Les and Gerry have had the following examination successes. Starting in March, Andrew Fisher passed his Foundation Exam on the 10th. On the 30th June Chris Thatcher and Stan Parker passed their Intermediate Exam and on the 6th October Lorna Gregory passed her Foundation Exam. More recently, on the 17th November Guy Howe and Alan Arnold passed their Foundation Exam; Alan is keen to go on to the Intermediate Course as soon as one is arranged. … Continue reading →
Lincoln and district radio amateurs at their coffee morning at the Range in Lincoln. From left to right: Fred G6BPH, James G0EUN, Pam G4STO, Peter M0EJL, Jim G0EJQ, Chris 2E0NDT, Roger G3PVU, Don M0CES and Anne G6BPH’s XYL. A few local amateurs meet each Tuesday at 10 a.m., currently at the Range just off Tritton Road, for a coffee and chat. Everyone is made very welcome so why not join them one Tuesday? … Continue reading →
The Lincoln Short Wave Club will be running a Foundation Course starting on Saturday 11th January 2014 with the examination on Sunday 26th January. If you are interested in joining this course please visit the club either on a Saturday morning or Wednesday evening on or before 21st December to register for the course. Pam G4STO Secretary … Continue reading →
A few months ago I was asked if members of the Lincoln Short Wave Club could help form a working party with other regular users of the Village Hall to spread gravel on the car park. True to LSWC form a working party was arranged and by Saturday 26th October 11 tons of gravel had been delivered ready to spread. Fifteen of our members turned out to help (average age I believe a few years over 60, it was young David who brought it down to that level!!!) together with Steve and Chris from the Village Hall Committee. Work was … Continue reading →
We arrived at the Institution of Engineering and Technology just after 11 a.m. after climbing 193 steps to get out of Covent Garden underground, apparently that is equivalent to 15 storeys, for the 86 Annual General Meeting of the RSGB. The AGM was over quite quickly and was followed by the presentation of the various awards the RSGB Club of the Year being the last to be presented. In third place was Warrington ARC Region 3, in second place Newbury and District ARS Region 9 and in first place Lincoln Short Wave Club Region 13. In the top photo from … Continue reading →
Tuesday 29th January started the contest season for the Lincoln Short Wave Club with a leisurely 70MHz UKAC. The UKAC contests are ideal for newcomers to the hobby giving a relaxed introduction to contesting. This photo shows Tim, M6ZRT, at the mike being mentored by Steve, M5ZZZ. Chris, M6NDT, was making a manual log; Chris prefers more of a ‘rag chew’ but assures me he will have a go at the next UKAC. Bob, G7AVU, was also there and very concerned about the aerials which were turning freely in the high winds; this made it difficult to work other contesters … Continue reading →
I think, the shortest AGM in the club’s history (well in the last 30 years), just 45 minutes. We now have a new Committee and this is as follows: Chairman – Mark, M0ZLE Secretary – Pam, G4STO Treasurer, Roger, G3PVU Activity Officer – Steve, M5ZZZ Ordinary Committee Members – G1LQB, G6KGG, G4XFC, M0SIY, G4UHZ You will see from the above we have a couple of new members who it is hoped will have some new ideas for the future of our club. Pam G4STO Secretary
Wednesday was a day of mixed emotions for members of Lincoln Short Wave Club. We started the day by attending Chris’ funeral and whilst it was a sad occasion we were able to celebrate the relatively short life of Chris. Penri his elder son spoke of his father’s career in broadcasting whilst Huw, the younger of his sons, reflected on Chris’ role of father. Simon M0SIY then reminisced on Chris’ career with the Lincoln Short Wave Club. The wake was held at the Stags Head on Newport. In the evening members and spouses then attended the Poacher on Bunkers Hill … Continue reading →
It is with much sadness that we hear of the passing of Club Chairman, Chris Jones – G0PIO. Chris passed away on the 23rd November 2012. The members of Lincoln Short Wave Club send our condolences to Chris’s family. Chris joined the Club when he moved to the area to take up a post with BBC Radio Lincolnshire in November 1980. Chris, then G6AJL, was Secretary of Lincoln Short Wave Club and was there to help with the first LINCOLN HAMFEST in 1981. Like others before him, Chris drifted away from the club but returned when we moved to our … Continue reading →
On Wednesday 25th July about 30 members and xyl’s enjoyed our summer bar-be-cue night when Pam G4STO and Steve M5ZZZ cooked burgers and sausages for all present. Pam was first to arrive followed closely by Steve in order to get the bar-be-cue set up in the BSA Club car park. In no time members and guests were flocking up ready to partake in our delicacies, well the burgers and sausages but this time there was a treat for those up to the challenge – Pam’s Autumn Fruit Chutney and Green Tomato Chutney; not sure whether participants were being polite or … Continue reading →