Radio Reception

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 8, 7 September 1928, Page 8

Radio Reception

Points for Listeners ee HE Wellington Amateur Radio Society is embarking upon the praiseworthy policy of arranging for a series of lectures from recognised experts to be given at regular intervals to members and the general public. Following on the yery successful and interesting explanation of valves de-

livered by Mr. W. M. Dawson, there will be given on the evening of Tuesday, September 11, in the Dominion Farmers’ Institute Building, a lecture by Mr. J. G. R. MeCarthy, of Mack’s. Radio, Limited, a lecture on radio reception, including short-wave work. Mr. MeCarthy is a recognised expert of long standing. His radio experience extends to the early days of the art in Britain and America, and of later years to New Zealand. He has many outstanding performances to his credit, and being possessed of a breezy personality and the habit of plain speaking, may be relied upon to make his lecture entertaining and instructive. On a number of occasions Mr. McCarthy, by his skilful reception, has contributed to the successful rebroadcasting of overseas transmissions. Listeners who are interested in securing the very best possible results from their sets, and attaining a high standard in reception, are cordially invited to attend the lecture of the society on Tuesday week. Following on Mr. McCarthy’s lecture, it is hoped to arrange further meetings at intervals of approximately three weeks. In addition to the public lectures, a series of lectures will be given from 2YA by Mr. W. M. Dawson (under the auspices of the Radio Society) on subjects relating to wireless sets. Special attention will be given in these talks to the eradication of the howling valve nuisance. These lectures will be given at .fortnightly intervals, and should commence at an early date.