David G1WVO, Peter M0EJL, Si M0SiY and Steve M5ZZZ recently helped award winning screenwriter Bob Baldwin with the technical details of a new play he was writing about a WW2 Lancaster wireless operator. The play premiered in Edinburgh on the 29th July. Bob Baldwin’s father was a wireless operator in WW2. Peter M0EJL with Bob Baldwin, award winning screenwriter Photo thanks David G1WVO … Continue reading →
One of Boultham Park’s Lakes Wednesday EveningWednesday night and most of the SES equipment was loaded into cars ready for an early start at Boultham Summer Fair 2019 where we used the callsigns GX5FZ and GX6COL. Saturday MorningMembers setting up and manning the station this year were Les G1LQB, Andy 2E0OYQ, Peter M0EJL, James G0EUN, Andy G0FVI, Tom G4OSB, Fred G4HNQ, Roger G3PVU, Stephen M5SJM, Pam G4STO, Andy M0KED and Barry G4DBS from RAF Waddington ARC. The tried and tested fan dipoles were hoisted into position and the Coleman shelter erected ready for the onslaught of visitors at 10 o’clock. … Continue reading →
It isn’t always plain sailing when we put on Special Event Stations. On the way back to the shack after Fir Park our trailer which Les was towing had a blow-out and had to have a new tyre. Today wheels with decent tyres were fitted ready for our next Special Event Station at Boultham Park Fair on 13th July. Pictured doing the work Peter 2E0FGA, Stuart M7RSF and Andy 2E0OYQ … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Rather than go to the radio rally at Thorpe Camp Les G1LQB arranged to run another Foundation Course with help from Peter 2E0FGA and Geoff M0YBG over the Bank Holiday Weekend. The successful candidates from left to right: Charlie, Duncan, Kristine and Stuart. … Continue reading →
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 →