Hawke's Bay Notes

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 31, 15 February 1929, Page 8

Hawke's Bay Notes

At its last meeting, the Hawke’s Bay Radio Society decided to take ai official record of the observations of members, regarding the tests by 2YA with the crystal and master oscillator controls. Members were asked to submit their observations to the writer so that-an opinion, covering that of the majority of reports might be sent to Wellington from the society. Sounds easy enough, but to get a unanimous report is hard. Opinions diffex so, but in this case, the majority favoured crystal control. ‘Some of the ecards sent in suggested that in daylight, erystal control was best, but at night honours were with the master oscillator. In a couple of: cases, members stated that they did not take much notice of the tests, but happened to listen to a'couple of better-than-usual nights, and on investigating-found that the master oscillator was being used. Generally, however, opinions fayoured the crystal control. RRECEPTION conditions generally of late have been up to. summer standard, and there has not been a great deal to complain about. The distortion and fading of 2YA persists, however, und the Ladio Society is hopeful that the Radio Broadcasting Company will be able to allow Mr. Ball and one of the engineers to come through and get some tirst-hand experience. If they come they will be assured of a hearty welcome.

"THE Napier Radio Society seems to be waking up at last, and headed by Dr. Zeile, an enthusiastic fan, are organising a campaign to install radio equipment in the Napier Hospital. The society is aiming at £1000, and as there are nearly 300 beds in the institution, all this money will be required. T is hoped that the activities of the society will not be confined to this ‘hospital collection, for there are many other matters which need attention. Hastings possesses a pretty live society, and if Napier "comes back," the two should be able to develop into a -very strong and influential body. ANOTHER move by the Hastings Society to keep up interest is the holding of a ladies’ night on the 27th of this month, and as a result it is hoped. to get the ladies interested in the club’s activities. (Quite a bright musical programme has been arranged, this including songs, recitations, Hawaiian selections (in costume), comedy stunts and a display of conjuring. It will be quite a change for local listeners to be entertainers. A small dance will probably follow. If this venture is a success, others will follow. There is evidently plenty of talent in the society. HENTING for "Yanks" seems to be a common pastime these evenings. Everybody's getting ’em, it seems, and the Japs and Aussies are also coming through well.