Hawke's Bay Notes

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 46, 31 May 1929, Page 32

Hawke's Bay Notes

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ANOTHER quite enthusiastic meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Radio Society was held in Hastings on Tuesday, the 21st. The attendance numbered 33, which was good for a very cold night, and was presided over by the Rev. R. B. Waugh, in the absence of the president, His Lordship The Bishop of Aotea Roa. : It was reported at the meeting that arrangements were being made to have the relay concert from Hastings, put over the air about the midle of August, as by that time, the Bishop will have completed his tour of New Zealand, and will be able to settle down to arrange the Maori portion of the entertainment. Fuller details will, of course, be made known later. A good part of the evening was given over to a discussion on interference by "whistling willies"’ (several of which have lately come into our midst), and three members offered to go on a crusade with the idea of assisting the local radio inspector. In regard to power line leaks, a sub-committee is to wait on the Hawke’s Bay Power Board at an early date. [tz was pleasing to see half a dozen ladies at the meeting, and the manner in which they entered some of the discussions, suggests that they had quite an enjoyable evening. It is a fine thing to get the ladies interested, and it is hoped. that future meetings will gradually find the numbers increasing. j ORKING through 2BE, Hastings, Mr. H. Roberts gave an interesting short-wave demonstration, but this was not as successful as it might have been, on account of the close proximity of the transmitting station. It was literally in the next door section, and of course justice could not be done.

SUDDEN falling off in the strength of the Sydney stations was noted last Saturday and Sunday nights. ‘The writer tuned into 2BL for the Grime-Shack boxing contest, but even with five valves very poor reception was obtained. Strangely enough, at the same time, 3L0, Melbourne, was received with splendid volume. The New Zealand stations were also on their best behaviour. The recent long spell of static seems to have departed, and conditions generally are very much improved. ME Hawke’s Bay Radio Society is ‘ making: a big effort to make its meetings more popular, and the latest move is the inauguration of a suggestion box with the idea of getting members to make suggestia@ns for future meetings. The move did not take on too well at first, but at the last meeting a hat full of suggestions were received. These will all be acted on as far as possible. WHIST all listeners are full of appreciation of the dinner music session from 2YA, from opinions versed locally, it would seem as if there is plenty of room for improvement in running these. For instance, it is suggested that it is a mistake to start the music simultaneously with the clock chimes. Many also hold that it is a mistake for, the station call to be given during the music, and suggest that this might easily be done with better effect just. before.or. after the intervals. These intervals, by the way are not popular either, and a programme carried right on would prove much more enjoyable...