It is sad to report that Sid has passed away in Ethiopia. Sid, a former member of LSWC has worked in Africa for a number of years. He was instrumental in setting up the Ethiopian Amateur Radio Society and getting ET3AA on the air. LSWC and the National Hamfest donated a FT450 transceiver, which is the station’s main rig. He enlisted the help of a US DX group who were able to get a large number of students at the  University of Ethiopia through the US licence exams including some to Extra Class. He has a number of very prominent … Continue reading →

Lincoln Short Wave Club members will be at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby on Monday to activate GB2CWP the Centre’s permanant Special Event call. The station will operate on 80/40 Mts using Phone and CW conditions permitting . The station will be active from approximatly 10.00. Look forward to working you on Monday. If you need any imformation contact me Steve M5ZZZ on 07777699069 or activitiesofficer@g5fz.co.uk.

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 →

There has recently been interest shown in the Foundation Course and there is a  possibility that Les G1LQB may be setting up a course in the near future. If you are interested you can sign up for the Foundation Course either on a Wednesday Evening or Saturday Morning and Les will be available  to sign you up for the course.