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 →
24TH APRIL 2019 AISTHORPE VILLAGE HALL 7 P.M. EQUIPMENT BOOKING IN 8 P.M. SALE BEGINS USUAL REFRESHMENTS FROM 7 P.M … Continue reading →
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 →
John Dunthorne from the Cleethorpes Astronomical Society is giving a talk on 10th April starting promptly at 7.30 p.m. entitled ’50 years from Apollo and Spaceship earth’ at the Village Hall, Aisthorpe. This is a very interesting talk that he gave at the Eagle Radio Club. All are welcome.
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 →
The first course of 2019 ended successfully with six candidates passing their Intermediate Examination on Saturday 23rd March. The ‘Practical’ Workshop The successful candidates Tom M6TQB, Andy M6OYQ, Arthur M6LYK, Lee M6RCI, Sam M3HKU and Eddy M3HME. It is hoped to run a Foundation Course over the weekend of 4th/5th May; for details please use the contact tab above. … Continue reading →
Bob G7AVU will be giving a talk on the Lincoln Repeaters on the 27th March starting at 8pm in the Village Hall, Aisthorpe. Whether you use the repeaters or not please come along as issues such as ongoing abuse and poor operating will be discussed along with other repeater related topics. This will be a chance to have your say and show your support for the work of the Lincoln repeater group. … Continue reading →
For the second year in a row we had a tie for Chairman so Steve M5ZZZ and Roger G3PVU agreed to take on the job between them; Steve will serve for the first half and Roger the second. No nominations were received for the position of Activity Officer but since the AGM Andy G0FVI has been co-opted onto the Committee as our Activity Officer. Officers Chairman 50/50 Steve M5ZZZ and Roger G3PVU Secretary Pam G4STO Treasurer … Continue reading →