N.Z. Short-wave Club

Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 35, 13 March 1931, Page 29

N.Z. Short-wave Club

Me. A. B. MeDONAGH, secretary, New Zealand Short-wave Olub, writes: Already the club is becoming representative of the short-wave listeners and experimenters, members from Auckland to the Bluff rolling in. A giance through the letters shows that the members are of all classes, and gives one the impression _ that there is no such thing as class. distinction in the fraternity of "the brotherhood of the air." Many names we are familiar with per medium of the "Record’s" DX columns appear; in fact, the N.Z.S.W.O. is an actual DX club. A suggestion from NZ1I5W, Hawera, for. slow morse for the benefit of country listeners is being given effect to and herein it is most likely that the "Hams" will assist their future members. So far our morse schedule is as follows :-- Fridays, 6.45 to 7.30 p.m., Johnson’s Wireless School, Wellington, on 80 metres, speed 10 to 12 words ner minute. Sundays, 7 to 7.30 pm, ZL2BA, Lower Hutt, 80 metres, and at irregnuJar times until schedule is arranged. 8Z0, Christchurch, wishes the elub every success and will greatly appreciate reports from members.’ It is probable that they will extend their schedule later, and we hope that 3Z0, our own New Zealand short-wave station, will receive every encouragement. The club enamel badges will be ready in a few days, and it is hoped to supply these at about 2/6. This

quote ig below our expectations for a hand-made badge. QSL cards will probably work out at about 2/6 per 100. These will have the club’s badge thereon, ; Several principal stations have been notified that members will be sending official reports and every endeavour will be made to bring the club’s existence under the notice of overseas stations. The next meeting will be held in the Y¥.M.C.A., Willis Street, Wellington, on Wednesday, March 19, 1931, at 7.30 p.m., when members and intending members are invited to attend. A lectura will be given on "How to Fill

in QSL Cards," and will be followed by. a demonstration with an oscillaor. ‘Members: and intending members are asked not to hesitate about writing in on short-wave matters or offering suggestions, We are a society composed of listeners for the mutual benefit of listeners. The headquarters are in Wellington for convenience, but the club is a.New Zealand movement pure and simple. To assist us with new members and to further the good work both locally and in the districts we hope to have club representatives seattered throughout the country. Communications and inquiries may be addressed to: the Secretary, New Zealand Short-wave Olub, 274 Cuba Street, Wellington.