Hawke's Bay Notes

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 34, 8 March 1929, Page 8

Hawke's Bay Notes

The Auckland station deserves con-gratulations-and = gets them from local listeners-on their broadcast of the Auckland wool sales. It was a novel transmission which was quite enjoyed locally by people who had no previous idea of what a wool sale was like. HE most important news from this quarter at the moment is a rumour -apparently with good foundationthat a firm in Napier will shortly be on the air with a B class station. It is stated that the station will have an input aerial power of 50 watts, and will be operating thrice weekly on about 260 metres. It is said that the station will be in working order in two or three weeks. This move more or less cuts the ground from under the feet . of enthusiasts in Hastings, who had a scheme in mind, but the latter had no connection with any private firm and there was much worry and trouble ahead, so it is probable that the Hastings people will be quite pleased to be relieved of the position. UDGING by the tests from Wellington the New Plymouth — station "YB should be well received here. On its last night at Wellington it came through in great force, being at times almost as loud as 2YA, and certainly it was a better-toned transmisison. In the winter, at least, 2YB is likely to be popular with local listeners. | T the last meeting of the Radio Society in Hastings it was decided to make a donation of £3 3s. towards the funds for radio in the Napier Hospital. Dr. Ziele has this in hand, and we wish him luck in his effort to raise the funds. The Radio Society, by the way, blossomed out with a ladies’ night last week, in the hope of getting the ladies interested in the welfare of the club. The night was a great success, and the wealth: of talent available was probdably a surprise to those who attended. After the very fine concert (although we say it ourselves), supper was provided, and this was followed by a dance. As an experiment the evening was a success, proving that after all, some men are really capable cooks as well as entertainers. ‘It is likely that more of the same will be held in the winter months. They will be a suc- cess. The society, by the way, is holding a flannel dance in the assembly hall on show night, March 20. Mr. L. B. Hammond, an enthusiastie member of the society, has loaned his residence for the next meeting, and menibers are asked to note that it will be held on Wednesday, March 13. Proposals to be discussed at this meeting include the suggested battery service station, members’ cloakroom, future activities, and the coming dance.