Short-Wave Club

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 4, 7 August 1931, Page 33

Short-Wave Club

The Secretary Writes CORRESPONDENT raises an: ime portant point concerning my Iast notes re home-built receivers. I.must agree with him when he says that homemade sets do not always compare favourably with the factory product., I really meant the paragraph for those who are economising, that is why I recommend a small set for a start. But in case there is a misconception, I may state that many of our members are getting good results: with commercial sets. I quite agree with ‘my correspondent that a short-wave set is a "tickly" instrument, and more delicate to build than the b.e. oe Several letters agree that, with the advent of the DX Club, matters radio should hum.in New Zealand. (The editor will no doubt agree with me that the "hum" will be difficult to eliminate.) . With the extended schedules of 2MB and 3MH, night listening is becomin more interesting, and the 80-metre ban is livening up. Many of the ham phone | stations are reaching a very high standard. Membership is again on the up-grade, A large number appear to be under the: impression that, to become a member, it is necessary to own a sét_or be a fully qualified technician, The only qualification necessary to join js an interest'in radio. _ The club is.open to all, and, by means of unity, we hope to learn the latest and ‘ assist each other.

Several enthusiasts from overseas have inquired if they can join up. As a writer points out, short-wave has yet to become popular-there are many things to understand, hence the foundation of the club, Many people imagine that the short-wave set can be used just the same way as a broadcast one. One peculiarity that is noticeable, in a broadcast set many things can be modernised with advantage, whereas, with a short-wave set, there appear to be certain old principles that -we must retain, but one of the greatest ‘factors that cannot: be too strongly impressed is the art of tuning. I meet many people who, although they do not go in for. DX work, regularly read the short-wave and DX club notes. Une consciously they are gaining an educae tion as regards wavelengths and conditions, so it tends to show that the reports from listeners are appreciated. I have again to thank the many people who have written in with information, I am still at the same address: A. B. M Donagh, Secretary N.Z. Short-Wave 274 Cuba Street, Wellington.