Hawke's Bay Notes

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 37, 28 March 1929, Page 25

Hawke's Bay Notes

AST week brought a marked improvement in reception in this quarter, and now that winter is close at hand there are hopes that one will be able to make up for a big heap of indifferent reception through the past summer months. During the. week static was not altogether absent, but it was bearable, mainly on account of the fact that all stations were received at great strength. On Friday night last, for instance, it was quite possible to tunein even the "Aussies" above the interference and still keep good speaker strength. This was,.one of the best nights recorded for several weeks, even 2YA giving us little to complain about. ON March 20 the Hawke’s Bay Radio ’ Society set the dancing season in swing with a dance in the Assembly Hall, and this was a good financial success, so much so that the society is now in a position to finish its year well on the right side of the ledger. Several other activities of a similar nature are being planned, the objective of the committee being a bank balance of at least £100, so as to provide a first-class .series of meetings over the coming year. This society, by the way, is now in a good position, for it has an enthusiastic committee, a paidup membership of close on 150, and a sna credit balance at the ME. BALL, the editor-announcer, ‘is expected through next month, and there are indications that-he will be greeted by a big attendance of listeners,

A NUMBER of bricks have been hurled at the R.B.C. from time to time for various reasons, but mostly : bouquets will go forward over the company’s decision to give an hour’s dance music from alternate stations as is now being given. The R.B.C, can rest assured that this move is appreciated, and the local Radio Society is pleased about it. too, for a suggestion covering this move was made to the R.B.C. by the society ‘some time ago. "THE Napier Radio Society holds its annual meeting on April 10, and again an appeal is made to all listeners to attend and join up with the society. A demonstration of a complete television outfit is promised for a meeting of the Hastings Society at an early date. This should be interesting. ISTENERS are given another reminder that the end of this month means the expiration of licenses. There has not. yet been a rush at the local post office for renewals, and listeners should remember that those who get ‘in first save a lot of worry, not only to themselves but. also to the post office officials. Be wise! Be early! simaapatintentaenl -- ns