Competitions for Constructors

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 51, 5 July 1929, Page 25

Competitions for Constructors

(In connection with Wellington Radio Exhibition, Town’ Hall, July 25-27, constructional and literary competitions under the auspices of the Wellington Amateur Radio Society.] . 'TO permit constructors displaying their capacity and de monstrating the simplicity and attractiveness of radio, the following competitions have been arranged in connection with the forthcoming Radio Exhibition. 1-BEST AMATEUR HOME-MADE CRYSTAL SET. (Under 18.) Entrance Fee 1s. 6d. 1st Prize, £1 1s.; 2nd Prize 10s. 6d. ’ . an Points.-(1) Signal Strength; (2) Selectivity; (3) Neatness and P Construction. 2.-BEST AMATEUR HOME-MADE NOVELTY SET (Capable of Local Reception) . Entrance Fee 1s. 6d. ist Prize, £1 1s.; 2nd Prize, 10s. 6d. (In a cigarette case, pocket set, etc.) 3.-BEST HOME-MADE VALVE RECEIVING SET. Entrance Fee 2s. 1st Prize, £2 2s.; 2nd Prize, £1 is. Points for Judging.-(1) Tone and Quality; (2) Selectivity (for 4); (3) Volume; (4) Layout, Wiring, Construction; (5) Simplicity of Operation; (6) Economy. 4.-ESSAY: "POSSIBILITIES. OF RADIO." (Not necessarily o Technical). (Limit, 1,500 words). Entrance Fee 1s. 1st Prize, £2 2s.; 2nd ; Prize, fils. ° Entries for Essay to be sent, with 1s. postal note attached, to "Essay," c/o "Radio Record," P.O. Box 1032, Wellington. Closing date’ uly 17, 1929. CONDITIONS: i1.-Entries for competitions 1 to 3 (inclusive) will close on WEDNESDAY, JULY_17, 1929, and must be delivered, accompanied by the necesary. fee, at the Studio of 2YA, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on at evening. | . 2.-The Wellington Amateur Radio Society, who are conducting this come petion on behalf of the Radio Dxhibition Committee, will take care of exhibits, but cannot take any responsibility, with the exception of the loss by fire or theft, which will be covered by insurance, and entry must be made strictly ‘on that understanding. _ . 8-The Society will not be responsible for any damage to sets during the but it will take all precautions possible to prevent such happening. 4.-Every competitor must ticket each valve with the "A" and "B" yoltage to be applied. "A," "B," and "C" 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 first or any prize given, the Society reserves to itself the right to allocate the first or any other prize as the judge may direct. __ ‘ 6.-The judge’s decision shall in all cases be accepted as final, subject to the conditions of entry being fulfilled. Any appeal concerning a breach of said conditions must be made during the period of the Bxhibition. 7.-The Society to have the right to show the selected exhibits in each secat at the Radio Exhibition. { 8,7~After the Judge’s decision has been made, delivery must be taken of ; allkunfuccessful entries on Wednesday, July 24, from the 2YA Studio, be- ; tween ‘the hours of 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., or as otherwise arranged. Wxhibits re‘quired for the show will be delivered to owners from the show between 10 pom. and 11 p.m. on July 27, or between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Monday, July 9.-It shall be a condition of entry that each exhibit shall be home built ' and constructed without any assistance or supervision by any person connect‘ed with the radio trade. . ' Are you a member of the Wellington Amateur .Radio Society? if ‘not, join now. Subscription, 5s. per annum. ‘See, Wellington Amerte Taio ber : Cc. : : . P.O. Box 308, Wellington. ‘Wellington Amateur Radio