RADIO REVIEW

New Zealand Listener, Volume 3, Issue 61, 23 August 1940, Page 54

RADIO REVIEW

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With the Branches Taranaki reports progress with their newly-formed branch. Two new members attended. Wanganui also welcomed a new member. Competition winners were C. Hunt, with WCOA, and E. Osborne, for OA4U. XENT Changes Frequency This well-heard Mexican station, famous for the broadcasts of Norman Baker’s cancer talks, has shifted from 910 to 990 kc/s. Assistance Wanted Some time ago a film which was screened in N.Z. had scenes showing a young listener whose interest in radio had been stimulated by the feat of an N.Z. "ham" operator. The youngster had visions of emulating the New Zealander who saved the life of an American "ham" with whom he was in contact. During their link-up the American was overcome by fumes from the stove in his cabin in Alaska. The N.Z. man radioed another American "ham" and thus help was sent to: the sick man, who it is believed was Clyde De Vinna, a cameraman in M-G-M studios. Can anyone supply information of the details of this occurrence, please? . Calling all Cars! Some of the American Police Departments have been conducting tests with frequency modulation transmission and reception, for use in police work. The performance of the "F.M." methods were enthusiastically noted. It is expected that Chicago’s 200 police cars will be changed to "F.M." when mecessary gear is replaced. Talking of police cars reminds us of a story from Ohio: An Illinois undertaking firm has been warned by the Federal Authorities that interception of police radio calls for the purpose of sending private ambulances to the scene of traffic accidents for the solicitation of business is a violation of the listening rights! The authenticity of this story is guaranteed.