N.Z. Short-wave Club

Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 36, 20 March 1931, Page 32

N.Z. Short-wave Club

From the Secretary’s Pen (THOUGH the club has been in existence only a few weeks, it is really surprising the way in which it has been received, from lonely farmhouses, scattered districts, outlying townships, and cities letters and inquiries are coming in daily, T am beginning to feel like a Radio Uncle. Surely this club idea (if you will excuse me), must be a "Radio Record," the idea was broadcast, and there has sprung into existence a society that is non-political, non-sectarian-a fraternal organisation of the air. To briefly answer many inquiries, the headquarters are in Wellington, but the club is a representative one, including, as the name denotes, the whole Dominion. The H.Q. must be in a position for easy access to the radio Press, and for the quick dispatch of overseas mail, beside being centrally situated. ‘Later on it is hoped to have representatives in the various districts to meet local needs, but members desiring pen-pals need only to send in their names and we will put them in touch with members in other districts. Many friends are being made this way, The local member showed me a letter he had from another in which the writer asked about the badges. He mentioned

that he had made many friends through| wearing his lodge badge. I then found\ out exactly what the club badge will mean-a- member arrives in a strange town, the badge is sufficient introduction. | There is nothing we like better than to talk about" our sets and what we get. Truly, radio is a fraternal organisation. The correspondence, though heavy, 18 most interesting and pleasant, and I have made many friends thereby. Some young listeners gave their ages, and I was able to introduce them to someone their own age. Two letters arrived by the same mail; both owned the same make of set, and wanted to know someone to compare results, Next mail saw them both satisfied; at least, I hope 80. A farmer sent along some interesting hotographs and a real colonial letter. must have looked at the Mac in my name, because they sent stamped envelopes for replies. One-man gets excellent reception, but thought the idea was a good one, and joined up to help us along Several transmitters and their assista sent in subs. , I have received invitations to drop into members’ homes, if I am down. ‘Truly, we "brothers of the air’ are friends, I appreciate these friendly letters and their kind sentiments, but we must not forget the work of the committee, Messrs. J. Donnelly, BE. Hackett, L. Saunders and A. Comfort, also Mr. Jamieson, our club artist; and last, but by no means least, Mr. F. ‘W. Sellens, who, by his energy and persistent work at the receiver, has fired so many of us with the ambition to eonquer space and become successful shortwavers. . NZ.10W might be in earnest, but his suggestion of a "Night Owl" certificate makes.me think he must be a Scout. But then, Scouts don’t stop up till a.m, lis tening to what other’ people say. Don’t forget to address your letters to me at 274 Guba Street, Wellington. Drop a note about anything-I’m interested. /