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Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 49, 21 June 1929, Page 6

Competitions for Constructors [In connection with Wellington Radio Exhibition, Town Hal, July 25 ~ 27, constructional and literary competitions under the auspices of the Wellington Amateur Radio Society.] To permit _ constructors displaying their capacity and demon: strating the simplicity and attractiveness of radio, the Following competitions have been arranged in connection with the Forth: coming Radio Exhibition. 17BEST AMATEUR HOME-MADE CRYSTAL SET: (Under 18.) Entrance Fee ls. 6d. lst Prize, $1 18. 8 2nd Prize 10s. 6d: Points: (1) Signal Strength ; (2) Selectivity ; (8) Neatness and Construction: 2_BEST AMATEUR HOME-MADE NOVELIY SET' (Capable of Local Reception) Entrance Fee 1s. 6d. lst Prize; 1 ls. 9 2nd Prize, 10s. 6a. (In a cigarette case; pocket set, etc: ) 3.__BEST HOME-MADE VALVE RECEIVING SET: Entrance Fee 28. lst. Prize, {2 28. 2nd Prize, E1 lsa Points for Judging _(1) Tone and Quality 5 (2) Selectivity: (for 4) (3) Volume 5 (4) Layout, Wiring, Construction ; (5) Simplicity ot Operation 9 (6) Economy 4_ESSAY: SPOSSIBILITIES OF RADIO? (Not necessarily Technical) _ (Limit, 1,500 words) Entrance Fee 1sa lst Prize; E2 '28-; 2nd Prize, El ls. Entries for Essay to be sent; with ls. postal note attached, to "Essay;' c/0 "Radio Record; P.o. Box 1032, Wellington: Closing date July 17, 1929: CONDITIONS: Entries for competitions_ 1 to 3 (inclusive) will close on WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 1929, and must be delivered, accompanied by the necessary fee, at the Studio of 2YA, between the hours of 7 pam: and 9 p.m. on that evening_ 2. 'The Wellington Amateur Radio Society, who are conducting this com petition on behalf of the Radio Exhibition Committee, will take all care of ex- hibits, but cannot take any responsibility, with the exception of the loss by fire O1 theft;_ which will be covered by insurance, and entry must be made strictly on that understanding: 3. Tbe Society will' not be responsible for any damage to gets during the judging, but it will take all precautions possible to prevent such happening: 4-Every competitor must ticket each valve with the SA" and ~B" voltage to be applied; 66 A. "B; and S0"' batteries will be provided by the Society_ 5.-If, in the opinion of the judge; the quality of the exhibit or exhibits in any one section is not of sufficient merit to warrant the frst or any prize given, the Society reserves to itself the right to allocate the first OI any other prize as the judge may direct: 6-The judge's decision shall in all cases be accepted 98 final, subject to the conditione of entry being fulfilled: Any appeal ~concerning 2 breach of said conditions must be made during the period of the Exhibition. 7 . The Society to have the right to show the selected exhibits in each sec- tion at the Radio Exhibition. 8.~After the Judge's decision hag been made; delivery must be taken of all unsuccessful entries on Wednesday, July 24,_ from the 2YA Studio, between the hours of 4 pm. to 6 p.m., or a8 otherwise arranged. Exhibits required for the show will be delivered to owners from the show between 10 p.m, and 11 p.m: on July 27, Or between 9 a,m, and 11 a.m. on Monday, July 29. 9-t shall be a condition of entry that each exhibit shall be home built and constructed without any assistance or supervision by any person connected with the radio trade: Are YoU 4 member of the Wellington Amateur Radio Society? If not, join now . Subscription, 5s. per annum: W. G. H. LAWS, Sec Wellington Amateur Radio Society. PO: Box 303, Wellington: C. R. RUSSELL M.Sc , The Byrd Expedition' uses Sydal: MIRE, A.MIBB_ (Lon.) CHARTERED ELEOTRICAL ENGINEER. "Will You please gupply ug with 8lx Designs and epeclfications for hos dozen large jarg of Sydal for the u8e of pital and large radio installationg. the memberg of our expedition: In the Design and testing of radio re- Polar regions it i6 essential to take alL ceiverg, trangmitterg and apparatus: precautions again8t chaps on the handg 191 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch: and face, and we feel that Sydal is a BOX 606. necessary part of our equipment "_Byra Antarctic Expedition: Kingsford Smith u8e8 Bur- BURGESS gess Batteries: Commander WHy 9 Bxdess SSe BaBeries Beriess are Mol RADIO in New Zeaiand than any BATTERIES other make: Why?