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Another successful Saturday morning at the shack

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The 2nd June was another busy Saturday morning at the shack; this week concentrating on getting the new pulleys on the trailer mast in readiness for the satellite station’s aerials.  Murphy’s Law dictated that the trailer to be worked on was the one blocked in by the other so work started early getting both trailer masts on to the carpark.   Old pulleys were removed with the aid of an angle grinder and new pulleys fitted.  Somehow I managed to miscalculate the food for the Sausage and Burger Night and had half a dozen burgers and a dozen sausages left over … Continue reading →

Sausage and Burger Night

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In his wisdom Andy, our Activity Officer, programmed the Sausage and Burger Night for 29th May, the first day in months that it rained!!  Luckily Pam, our Chief Cook and Bottle Washer had enough influence to make the rain stay away so we could enjoy the evening under the stars!! The BBQ was lit and burgers were almost ready when members arrived and the sausages were soon to follow.  It didn’t take long for the cheesecakes to be found and devoured in the village hall. The photos show just a few of those attending. … Continue reading →

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE SHACK

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A lot gets done on a Saturday morning at Lincoln Short Wave Club and this morning was no exception.  I started my morning washing the chairs ready for the sausage and burger night on Wednesday and then got the BBQ out. Tom and Fred posing for the camera!! Les G1LQB, David G34BEN, Steve M5ZZZ and Andy 2E0OYQ assessing the trailer prior to giving it a high pressure wash. Peter 2E0FGA stood well back assessing the assessors. David cleaned the BBQ that was put away without cleaning last time it was used.  Andy was in charge of the power washing and … Continue reading →

Quiz

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More Social Events was one suggestion in a recent survey at the club so Activity Officer Andy, G0FVI , compiled a General Knowledge Quiz.  Unfortunately it was not as well supported as was hoped but those taking part had an enjoyable evening.  The quiz wasn’t easy but we had a laugh and a packet of crisps if nothing else!!!  The winner was our Chairman Steve, M5ZZZ and he didn’t have sight of the questions beforehand!! Sorry Steve isn’t in focus!!!! Steve M5ZZZ the winner … Continue reading →

Surplus Equipment Sale

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The Surplus Equipment Sale on 24th April was well attended by club members and visiting amateurs from around the county and north of the Humber; Hull. Steve M5ZZZ, Ian G4EVK and Stephen M5SJM arrived early to get the room set out and make repairs to some of the tables; Peter 2E0FGA helped with the booking in of items. Simon 2E0DXE and Steve M5ZZZ assisted our resident auctioneer Bob G7AVU by finding the items for sale and collecting monies which Stephen M5SJM our Treasurer happily accepted. Most of the above members together with Geoff M0YBG made quick work of clearing up … Continue reading →

Foundation Course

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Lincoln Short Wave Club is running a Foundation Course on Saturday and Sunday 4th and 5th May with the examination on Sunday 5th May at 1800 hours. Anyone interested in joining this course should contact Andy G0FVI on or before the 17th April via the contact form on this website; Andy is at the club most Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings by arrangement. … Continue reading →

Jim Stevenson, G0EJQ – Silent Key

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Jim Stevenson, G0EJQ Playing about with radios from an early age Jim was interested in radio for most of his life; he sat the RAE in 1984 and gained the callsign G1PCI; all Jim wanted to do was go on HF, ‘dxing’.  Jim took his Morse test at Humber Radio and became G0EJQ in January 1985.  He loved chasing DX on single sideband and working portable and mobile. Jim joined the Lincoln Short Wave Club in 1998 and served on the Committee for a number of years.  He enjoyed taking part in contests and helping with special event stations.   … Continue reading →