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Lincoln Short Wave club Wins RSGB National Club of the Year

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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 →

Contest Season

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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 →

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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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

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Wednesday 12th December 2012

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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 →

Chris Jones – G0PIO SK

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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 →

Another resounding success at Lincoln Short Wave Club and it wasn’t a contest!!

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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 →

Jubilee Bar-be-cue

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It was disappointing only a few members could make it to our ‘posh’ bar-be-cue today, perhaps the ‘posh’ bit put folk off but it was only posh because we had salads followed by creamy puddings; I think 500 calories a slice!  Everyone present seemed to enjoy themselves although Steve didn’t do a very good job at organising the weather, dry but cool; I felt Pam did an excellent job with the food, as usual she was worried in case there wasn’t enough to go around but also as usual, she over catered!!   The Special Event station GQ5FZ was enjoyed by … Continue reading →