N.Z. Short-wave Club

Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 33, 27 February 1931, Page 29

N.Z. Short-wave Club

Aims and Objects R. A. B. McDonagh, secretary of the newly-formed New Zealand Short-wave Club, writes :- For a long time past there has been a need for an organisation that would eater for the short-wave listener and experimenter and, in the absence of such a body, the New Zealand Shortwave Club has been formed by listeners for listeners. From inquiries received it is found that the majority are people who are mainly interested in the overseas short-wave broadcasts, others, again, state that later on they intend to go in for transmitting but desire to join the club so as to get a thorough groundwork in handling the receiver, information as to conditions and wavelengths, etc., which willstand them in good stead in the future, and, last, but not least, the radio experimenter, who would have opportunity of meeting of corresponding with brother enthusiasts. In brief the main objects are:To afford opportunity to experimenters and listeners of meeting together, or in the case of country members of corresponding on subjects of interest. To assist beginners by teaching them how to tune their sets for best results without causing interference to others, and, also, to help them in their technical difficulties. ‘To assist the inspectors and dealers with regard to any irregularity or interference. To deliver and have published simple, non-technical talks on the receiver. To endeavour to educate listeners as to what is required in the way of reports on reception. To supply reports on transmissions @nd arrange programmes for tests. Generally to work in the interests of short-wave listeners.

The annual subscription is 7/6 per annum for listeners residing in Wellington City, and 5/- for members outside . Wellington. Contributions may be remitted to the Secretary, Mr. A. B. McDonagh, 274 Cuba Street, Wellington, likewise any further inquiries. The secretary welcomes any suggestions, questions, reports on. stations received, and any matters pertaining to short-wave. Hach member is allotted receiving call: letters, NZ1W denotes Receiving Station No. 1, Wellington, and so’.on. Inquiries are now being made re supplying stationery, report cards and badges at cost, and the latest information is to he ~ disseminated. through the "Radio Press," so our club should be as up-to-date as any. The Chairman of the Club is Mr. F. W. Sellens, who is recognised as one of our foremost short-wavers, and we are fortunate in numbering in our ranks some of the leading technicians and radio amateurs. Remember, we are working for you, the future of radio is in the air, rapid developments are approaching, and it is the man who knows how to handle his set -who will get ‘resulis, especially with regard to television which is surely coming. For any further information, write, A. B. McDONAGH, Secretary N.Z Short Wave Olub, 274 Cuba Street, Wellington.