Peter 2E0FGA, Les G1LQB, Alistair M0TEF and Keith G0RQQ took part in Mills on the air from Ellis Mill in Lincoln on Sunday 13th May.  Shock came with a station coming in on 2m FM from near Wolverhampton during setup although GB5EM was not set up correctly to work them at that time.  Despite a noise level between S5-9 a few contacts were made; even Les had a contact on HF.  Contact was also made with Tim M0ZRR a former member of the club and now living in Shepshed.         Keith G0RQQ reenacting “the thinker” by Rodin       … Continue reading →

Tonight Jason G7KPM gave a 10 minute talk on his home brew J-Pole dual band antenna; the design was taken from the ARRL Manual.   The J-Pole is an effective, low cost antenna made from bits available from Birketts and the local DIY store. This antenna will go well with the new Baofeng dual band radios recently ordered by the club and is a possible project for future candidates on the Intermediate Course. Other topics in the ’10 minute talk’ category were Potholes – Les G1LQB and Wine and Whisky – everyone.

The club now has a full Committee as follows: OFFICERS Chairman – Roger – G3PVU Secretary – Pam – G4STO Treasurer – Roger – G3PVU Activity Officer – Steve – M5ZZZ ORDINARY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Ian – G4EVK Alistair – M0TEF Les – G1LQB Peter – 2E0FGA Adrian – M0NWK Bob – G7AVU Stephen – M6TSJ

A few photos from the AGM.                                                                                                                                                                         Jason being presented with the Joe Rose trophy for construction.

Peter G1FLL sadly became a silent key on the morning of Sunday 17th December 2017.  Peter had been a member of the Lincoln Short Wave Club since the early nineties when we met at the City Engineers Club in Lincoln.  Peter had been on the committee of the club for many years and was always there helping at Special Event Stations and Contests.  Peter will be sadly missed by all at Lincoln Short Wave Club and by many others with whom he came into contact.  RIP.