The mast for the satellite project was erected in December so this week Stephen M5SJM, Richard M7RKK and Les G1LQB made sure the antenna for the project would be kept safe until needed; it also means it doesn’t have to be moved in and out of the shack when we have meetings. … Continue reading →
The mast for the satellite aerials is plumb; not long to go now before the station is up and running. Richard M7RKK, Andy M0IYE and Les G1LQB Someone said Pam was cooking sausages; the hungry few waiting Andy M0IYE and Steve M5ZZZ Steve M5ZZZ, Stephen M5SJM, Les G1LQB, Celia M6JZQ and Peter 2E0FGA … Continue reading →
A few items to cross off the ‘matters arising’ at our next Committee meeting. Les G1LQB and Stuart M7RSF finished off the refurbishment of the trailer; it looks like new now. Mick, Les and Stuart mulling over what to do next! Varnished and new wheels and mudguards fitted Alistair M0TEF, Stephen M5SJM and Si M0SIY repaired and put the Doublet back up And Alistair and Stephen fitted the new capacitor to the Gap Eagle; it will be tested at Fir Park over the weekend. … 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 →
On the 6th & 7th July the Club was again up at the old Bomb Dump at RAF Scampton for VHF Field Day 2119. This contest ran from 3pm BST on the Saturday to 3pm on the Sunday. 2m & 70cm ran for the whole time while 4m was only on the Sunday. On the friday night Les, G1LQB and Steve M5ZZZ/G6TVP collected the equipment from the shack and took it to the site. Les then camped over. Saturday Saturday morning Steve returned and was joined by Andy, 2E0OYQ, Stuart, M7RSF & Stephen M5SJM to help set up the station. … 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 →