News and Views of the D.X. CLUB

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 5, 14 August 1931, Page 10

News and Views of the D.X. CLUB

Answers to Correspondents R T.H, (Auckland)-You could re * ceive short-wave stations on your broadcast set by building a short-wave adapter. One suited for your purpose is described in the 1931 "‘Radio Guide." If you have an efficient aerial, unshielded by trees, buildings, etc.,.and a good earth, there is no reason why you should not receive at least as many stations as your neighbour does, as you say your set is superior to his, FE L.W. (Fordell).-Briefly, the DX * Club is composed of listeners who are interested in the reception of distant stations. Its objects are in general to assist the development of radio in every possible way. "¢NTVIC" (Karapiro)-Your log is quite good. The addresses of American stations as given in the "Radio Log" should in the majority of eases be quite sufficient. "T*2600" (Dunedin).-TDhe best way to identity Japanese stations is to wait until they close down, usually at about 12,30 a.m., when they invariably give their call signs. Programme items, though usually unintelligible to English ears, can be deseribed. Do so when writing for verifications, Ww R.G.B. (Port Chalmers): Full par- * tieulars of the next DX competition appeared in the last issue of the "Radio Log,’ obtainable from booksellers or from Box 1082, Wellington. Price ZTd., posted. J.S.. (Blenheim): KDYL, . Inter * Mountain Broadeasting Corporation, Salt Lake City, Utah. KOA, National Broadcasting Co., Ine., Denver, Colorado. KUOA, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas. There is ao station KFGR, "TyX12NW" (Nelson): If you have logged the number of stations you mention in only a fortnight you should be well in the running for the next DX competition, G W.C. (Kurow): There are approxi- * mately 16 American stations operating between 3LO and 4QG, so you see o

without further particulars it would he useless to publish your queries. , *"PDURUKI" (Picton): You will be surprised to see how rapidly your log will mount when you commence DX-ing in earnest, The stations you have already logged will form a good basis. "WMDRO" (Pahiatua) and W.H, Le P. (Hamilton): The station you are both mistaking for XOL is the twin station of JOAK, referred to reeently in the DX Notes. Addresses and Addresses Wanted OULD ZL2QSL (Waipawa) please forward his address? , OULD "DX5T" please forward the full address of station XG% (formerly XOW). ‘Keigo" (Invercargill). Aflso kes anyone the address of station 38BY. :Lelbourne? Identification Wanted -- GTATION on 1160 ke. (258 metres), heard at 1:a.m. on August 2 broadcasting a description of a boxing match. Heard name of one boxer-‘Rogers." Later heard vocal numbers, "Old Folks at Home" and "Long, Long Trail." ---"M.X." (Penrose). [The particulars given of the other station you wish identified are much too scanty to be of any use.-IJid.]

At about 6 p.m, on August 5 a news session was heard from an American. station on approx. 1480 ke. (210 metres). An earthquake in Sicily and an aeroplane accident in California were mentioned. At 7.10 p.m. an_ item, "leven More Months and Ten More Days" was heard. Also at 6.10 p.m., on approx. 820 ke. (366 metres), "the National Concert Orchestra" was heard playing "The Cradle Song" and " " ("the love song of the young things of the twentieth centurv’). Annonneer

was American-‘DX9W"

(Feilding)

QGTATION on exactly 449m. (668 k.c.) heard at 1 a.m. on August 3-un-doubtedly Chinese. Also another Chinese station on. 276m. (1085 k.c.) heard the same morning after the Japs had closed down. At 7,15 am. one morning recently I picked up a station on 990 k.c.

--~_- Oe (804m.) at R8. It slowly faded out between 7.40 a.m, and. 7.50 a.m. Orches: tral recordings were heard. but no an-

nouncement,

Keijo

(Invereargill).

TATION heard testing lately at about 12.30 a.m, . Location sounded like "Brighton." (What frequency ?-Dd.) Also station situated between KOA and 8ZR heard at fair strength lately. Closes

down about 7.40 ! pm.-

New Chum

(Dunedin

{The particulars you give are scarcely wae for identification purposes — Eid. TATION heard on 75 (KMI 72) ar 10.30 p.m. on July 25. broadeasting American Stock Hxchange report. Also station heterodyning 4QG. Brisbane, at 9.30 p.m. on August 2-"DXEM." QTATION heard at 1245 a.m, on August 2 on. 1110 kc. (270m.). A soprano solo was heard, followed by applause, The next announcement was from. studio, announcer re. marking, "We are. now going back to the theatre." Then a male voice sang, "There is Danger in our Hyves. Cherie."

Would this be KZKZ, Manila?-

Silver

King

(Auckland). .

PARLY morning’ station operating on 799 kc. (880m.),;, closing down at 6 am, on July 31, Also station heard

rr | at 11 p.m. on August'1 on approx. 288mm, (1060 k.c.). Male and female duet i what I thought was Chinese was heard, followed by several Dnglish recordings. KYFBI was coming in well on 1050 k.c.

286 metres) _

R.A.

S.

(Mamaku).

GTATION heard from about July 1 onwards on 3YA’s frequency usually between 7 and 8 a.m. Musical items, followed by foreign speech. Also stations heard before 7.80 a.m. operating on 6WF Perth’s and 4QG Brisbane’s frequencies.

White Heather

(Invercargill

SfATION heard at 6.55 p.m. on July 28 on 1440 ke. (208 m.), broadcasting a church service. At the conclusion, announcer remarked that reports were coming in from Canada and that he expected more distant ones in a few dave?

time: DXSHB"

(Napier).

QTATION heard from 5.45 a.m. to 6.15 am, on July 28 on approx. 890 ke. (337 m.). A solo on an instrument some thing similar to that often heard Radio Bangkok was heard, but no announcements. Also station on approx. 730 ke. (411 m.), heard on July 29, Song by male voice, followed by piano solo. Sta-

cion asappeared at 6.43 a.m.

Scalper

(Ohakune)_

GTATION on 1225 ke, (245 m.), heard J on July 80 froin 6.26 to 6.53 a.m. Foreign talk and music. I note that N. Jenkins (Masterton) evidently heard same station a few days earlier, and suggests that it is either German or Ana.

trian.-""DX6N.W."

(Westport)_

STATION heard at 11.45 p.m. on August 5, just below 3L0. Person spoke in foreign language for. fifteen minutes, when station faded ont, Also, station heard nt 11 a.m. on July 80, 2 degrees above 4QG Brisbane,.Heard chimes fol-

iowed Dy the weather report.-

J.

H.

(Wel-

ington

[We have not tested. your make of re-} ceiver, but believe jt to be quite suitable for DX-ing.-Hd.]

Stations Identified X9A (Auckland)-American heard 14 deg. above 7ZL is KTAB. Oakland), not KGAB. At times he is the last American to close down in the evening.-

Notnats

(Dunedin

"DETECTOR" (Block House Bay).Station slightly above 7ZL is KMTR, the official broadcasting station of the ios Angeles "Hvening Herald." The studios are situated in Hollywood. Write them and you will receive a yery nice letter and an autographed "Hkko’ _ stamp. | "Fellow" (Auckland).-yYour ‘two are undoubtedly Japaneseone on 65 is-JOHK, Sendai (it is coming in very well just now), and the one behind 40G is JQAK,. Darien. — "DX"

"New Plymouth) .

|Your own station would be 5DN, Hume Broadeasters, Limited, Franklin Street Parkside, Adelaide, broadcasting on 966 k.e. (812 m.). Power 900 watts.-Hd.] "QMART SET" (Timaru).-If you mean 3UZ, then station is probably 4RK, Rockhampton. Station JOHK operates on 770_k.e. (390m.).. "Novice" (Dun-edin)-JOAK heterodynes 4QG practically every night from 9.80 onwards. Has any DXer heard a station giving the call B8WI, operating on 1420 k.c. (912m.)?-

"DXTW

(Marton),

"FGA" (P.N.): KFOX, Long Beach, California, on 1250 ke, (240 m.). »

nower 1 kw.

N.

Jenkins

(Masterton)_

H WALKER (Bluff): Station on ap- . * prox. 785 ke. was one harmonie of 2YA. I picked up three of their harmonics on the same evening on frequencies as follow :-Approx. 1460, 785; dnd 660 ke. Other harmonics I have picked up are 1YA on approx, 645 ke, and..3L0° on

gOewe came». PEAR O PEE ATED 0 SR 0 Sl) RT OO) RB OE CE ORO) EE () ERD ORE 1-0 RS CREE O 1 q DX Club Membership D.X. Editor, Box 1032, Wellington. Dear Sir,I am very interested in D.Xing and wish to become a member of the DX Club. I enclose herewith 2/6 for badge of the and membership card, ‘I: would like also to subscribe to the monthly D.X. maqasine, "The Radio Log,’ and enclose 6/6, being 12 months’ sthscription, post free. (Strike out last paragraph if not required.) ‘ } battery, using My set 18 @ ..cccecnccencssseess wee QC, brooch 2 type screw = Lee e ee eeeeee valves. Name eee eecoleeae some sare aanmanenn e@erere veeaee AddresSS cucccceccccccccsoencccescceuns *e@eGOoaeeeeGeeeeeaeereseeeetesete (Please use block letters.) Noms de plume .racccccsvccees POrererereye rrr _ ‘> v % —

To DX Club ~~ "Miembers -- On page 3 of this issue appears an article asking all listeners to forward. reports on heterodyne interference. The problem, as no doubt you-all know, is rapidly becoming serious, and in view of this, we are endeavouring to secure and correlate enough data on the position to place before the authorities, who have expressed their willingness to co-operate in every possible way. Without'a comprehensive report covering the whole of New Zealand, very little ‘can be done, and it is in this respect you can render invaluable assistance. Reports from = all tisteners will be greatly appreciated, but in particular. I would like every member of the DX Club to forward a detailed report separately ‘or enclosed with DX correspondence. The DX Editor.

about 1400. As 2YA were on their news session you heard no‘eall, "Treasure" (Auckland) : It is not uncommon to get a foreign lecture from Australian stations, and it is quite likely vours was one from

3LO

B.

W.

. (Stratford).

, H.W. (Te Mata); ‘The station \*" * heterodyning with 1YA was 4RK, Rockhampton, a new Australian "B" class station, 1YA’s frequency has now been shifted to approx. 870 ke. (345 metres), in an endeavour to avoid this. Incidentally, 4RK usually relays 4QG, Brisbane, thus explaining why you heard the latter’s programmes on two frequencies, R® foreign station on 910 ke. (330 m.), reported by several DX-ers lately. On August 1 at 4.53 p.m. an announcement was given in Wnglish to the effect that the station: was situated on the west ,coast of Mexico. I am sure the station is { using very, high’ power, for there are times ‘ when I have had him stronvrer than 1VA.

SDX3HB

(Gigborne)_

" A READNDR" (Papakura), "Trapper" (Rangataua), and "Digger" (Hamilton): KZRM Manila, on 620 ke. (484 m.). "DX28A" (Cambridge) : WLS, Chieago, signing off. WHENR then came on th dance music, Both stations operate on 870 ke (845 £m.).-DY1HR"

(Hawke 8 Bay) _

J R.B. (Whangamomona) : KSL Salt "* Lake City. Utah (2965 m) 1120

Kc: ~

Bob

(Wellington),

W L.B. (Wanganui): Station heard * between 6.15 and 7 p.m. on July 26 is KSTP, St. Paul, Minnesota. Frequency, 1460 ke. (205 m.). I heard the items mentioned and have sent for a card.

Knight of the Ether

(Carterton).

"T)XTW" (Marton): I cannot explain why, but the musie you heard was 2YA’s dinner session. I heard it exactly where you state, half-way between KGO and KTM. It was undoubtedly 2YA, as I heard the station again during the news session, and there is no mistaking the an-

bouncer 8 voice:~

M.B.

S.

(PN )

j (Possibly a relay by some "B" class station.-Eid.] DX Topics Particulars of 2ZH. FoLLowine are details of schedule, power, etc, of our station, 2ZH, Napier, the transmitter of which has now been completed. Tests are being carried on almost every morning, and from 10.0 a.m, to 1.0 p.m., and sometimes at night after 10.30 p.m. The opening ceremony took place on August 5, ower, 100 watts; frequency, 1260ke (238 metres). Schedule--Monday to Saturday, inclusive, 10.0 a.m. to 1.0 p.m.; in addition, Wednesdays, 6.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., and Sundays 2.0 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., and 7.0 p.m. to 10.0 p.m. The transmitter is a complete new one, built in our own workshops, the one we had in operation previous to the earthquake having been burnt during the fire.

-O, B. Hansen and Co., Lid.

(Napier).

American Reception. AUGUST 5 was one of the best nights I have had for American reception. KGMB, KOL, KDYL and KGHR after 6.30 surpassed even the powerful KFT. This may bear out the theory of "Kairuuri" that reception is better after a cyclonic storm. Did any DX-er hear WLW giving the New Zealand programme relayed by 1YA and 3YA from X8AL? As most people know, the latter is the short-wave station of WTW.

"DX46A"

(Cambridge).

Did Anyone Hear This? T RECENTLY received a letter from the Division Hngineer, N.BA., San

Franciseo, re a report I had sent him on reception (on 1040 k.c.) of the wel come to Prince and Princess Takamatsu of Japan, relayed from Fairmont Hotel San Hrancisco, on May 28, He said that this programme was broadcast by the N.B.O, at the time and: date mentioned, but that neither of the two stations on 1040 kc. (288 m.), KRLD and KTHS, were connected with the N,B.C., nor were relaying a programme. He said he had also received a letter on the programme from a listener in Palmerston North. I remember R.J.R. (P.N.) mentioned the broadcast in the "Radio Record," and said it was broadeast by KRLD. I would like to know if R.J-R. heard the call, because I heard no call at the beginning or

when the station closed down. Mr. Saxton, of the N.B.C., said that he had no idea of what station was relaying their programme and would like to know. Can R.J.R. or anv other DxX-er vive any

information?~"DX42W"

(Oamaru).

DX-er’s Accomplishment Doubted. HVERAL DxX-ers doubt the achievement of NZI7W (P.N.), in logging Hurope on a one-valve set. Might I suggest to NZI7W that he forward full details of his set to the "R.R." so that the "unbelievers" and others may build it and test for themselves the eanabilities of his

receiver.-

Knight of the Ether

(Carter- |

ton

[Swbject to our approval, we would be quite agreeable to publish details of DX17W’s set.-EHd.] 2ZL’s Frequency Changed? GTATION 2ZL on 1330 k.c. (225 m.) on August 4 came in at dial reading 12, and was heterodyning with another station. Later in the evening, however, he came in at 10, with no interference. I recently lozzed: WGHS,

Chieags, on 1860 k.c. (220 m.)-

H.

L.

(Havelock North).

Are DX-ers Wearing Their Badges? M« reception of 1YA’s relay of the wrestling on Monday night last was almost completely spoiled by 4RE I noticed last night that 1YA has moved up close to WENR. The change should be a big improvement, as he can easily be separated from 2BL. Reception of 4RK is far better than that from 4QG, and I believe the former station will be a decided acquisition to listeners, I have just returned from a tour of the North Island, taking in Wellington, Napier, Hastings, Hamilton and Auckland, and I failed to observe a member of the club wearing the badge, although I eagerly looked for one. DX-orgs, re-

member that your fellow members are on the look-out for you! 3BO, Bendigo, and, in fact, al) the Aussies, are being well received here at present. The Japs ate also coming in well, DX8T and DX6T: I have received a reply from 4BO, but have not had one from 3BA, although it is exactly 12 months since i wrote. Other Aussies who have not replied até BBY and 4GO. I had never séen the latter reported by DX-ers. eaught him testing one night, and sent a good report, which failed to bring forth a reply. My latest loggings include 8BO, Bendigo; 4RK, Rockhampton; KRLD, KVOO, and K¥I. ‘The Jatter is good, but 4YA is inclined to stifle him at times-‘‘Amazon" (P.N.). {Items of special interest are held for publication in the "Radio Log," provided that such delay does not detract from

their value. Also, any correspondence specially marked "Radio Log."’-~Hid.] Congratulations Acknowledged. M®*-. MORLEY STAFFORD, of Pehiri, Gisborne, Wishes to thank all DxX-ers who congratulated him, both by letter and through the DX columns, on his recent success in winning the "Radio Record" DX Cup. DX Notes. RE DX2ZHP’s statement concerning KGL, a few days ago, I received a complete, up-to-date and authentic log of 790 American stations. KQGL_is not one of them. I think if he would listen again he would discover that his station on 780 ke. (384m) is KTM, Pickwick Broadeasting Corporation, Ltd, Los Angeles, —

California. Some of the American stations’ calls can be heard a dozen times and then not be taken correctly. Yor example, WLB (Wanganui) gives station_on 1500 ke. as KFGO. This should be KSTP, St. Paul and Minneapolis, ‘Minnesota. I heard the same programnie. Concerning the remarks to DX100 (‘Timart). Out of séven vertifications for daylight reception of Australian stations { received four in which no mention was made of time of logging. I immediately returned them with stamped and addressed envelope, explaining the position, and asking them to refer to my letter in which I had asked them particularly to mention daylight reception. In éach case I received them back corrected. . I presume DX100 has had the same trouble. like DX2HB’s (Hastings) suggestion of an adhesive seal. I think they would appeal to overseas stations, and probably be some inducement to them to send _ their "Wikko" stamps. Re 3KU, Swan Hill: I had a vertification from this station in April, followed by a card in June stating that the call would be changed to 3SH, Swan Hill, and that the station would be registered as "B’"’ élass. He was testing up to 2 am. on August 2, on 1070 k.c. 280m.), and was coming in yery. well. n the same morning I heard a new station, 8HB, Brighton. .A .new Jap. was --

heard at 12.80 on 2Z0’s frequency, but 2CA, Canberra were testing until after he had closed, and I ‘could not get his cail. "Joogan Park" (Dunedin).-I received a verification from 4L.W by return mail, asking for another report. I notice 1YA has changed its frequency. It is to be hoped that the change is not permanent, for he is right on WHNR, and at the time of writing (7.45 p.m.) is badly overlap-

ping 2BLJPOO

(P-

NJ)

Particulars of JOCK ee following are particulars of JOCK taken from a verificdtion card dated June 27 :~-Address: Jock, Central Broadeasting Station, Nagoya. Call, JOCK, Nagoya, Chuo-Hoso-Kyoku. Frequency, 810 i.e, (8370 m.) 3; power, 10 k.w. Japanest stations may be identified by hearing them closing down between 12.30 a.m. and 1,30 a.m., or perhaps later, in some eases. On July 80 I heard the following closing down, each with a clear, loud eall :--~ JOIN, below 3ZR, 12.25 am. N.Z.8.T. JOHK, below 4QG, 12.26 am. N.Z.S.T. JOGH, below JOHK, 12.27 a.m., N.Z.S.T. JOAK, below, 2BL, 12.29 a.m., N.Z.S.T. Particulars of 1ZB, Auckland, taken from a recent verification are as follow; Power, 82 watts. When giving call sign announcer adds slogan, "The Little Station with the Big Punch." Schedule, 7.80 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday. Recent. loggings include 2KN, 83HB, KROW, 3BY, 38SH and 5WS. My set is a six-valve a.c. and uses three stages of 5g. Curiously enough, I find that for American reception, if the earth is placed in the aerial terminal and to aerial at all is used, stations from dial reading 55-100 come in much better. Wor Austtalian stations and for loud reception from 1-52, T use aerial and earth in the ordinary way. This makes the set more sensitive at the lower end of the dial-"DX25NW" (Westport). [Your log is among the best we have s¢en, excluding, of course, those sent in by the winners of the DX Competition, Why not get a few more stations veri-

1YA in Trouble. Recent loggings. here include KS'TP, St. Paul, Minn., on 1460 kc, (205 ° m.), and WAC, Nashville, Tennessee, ¢ a degree lower than KSTI'P, and hetero~ dyning with KGA, An August 2 KVOO, "The Voiee of Oklahoma" was heard nt good loudspeaker strength It is operate ing on 1140 k.c. (268m.), and may be found betweeh 4ZP and KSL. KMOX, St. Louis, has been very good here lately, from as early as 4.20 p.m. many evenings and on until 1ZR comes on the air. notice 1YA has shifted up to 345m, (870 kc.) to cleat 4RK’s transmission. Previous to this, hererodyning was bad. They are not "out of the wood" yét, however, for this evening they were heterodyning with WENR, and I ean foresee trouble with JOAK, May I make a suggestion? In writing reports, I find that my "rz marks" occasionally exceed the space allotted them on DX paper. Why not print sheets of writing paper, stamped with the DX badge and offer these in dozen lots, . of made up in pads? What do other DXers think? "DX6T" (Mokau) -tI reeeived a verification from 4BC (or rather from Orxlev Radio. ae it wae then) in

April last.-"DX15W"

(Shannon) _

More Heterodyning. LAs? week I héard the opening ceremony of 4RK, Rockhampton, and [I am sincerely hoping I shall hear the closing down ceremony this week. He interferes badly with 1YA, Auckland, the only station we can tune in here and leave all the evening with the same steady voiume, (1YA’s frequency is now ehanged.- Id.) I consider the time has surely arrived when some sort of agreement should be made with-the Australian authorities so that our main stations’ wavelengths would be well clear of une wanted interfering "B" broadcasting stations. Of course, our authorities should do the same for Australia, There are far too many "B" stetions with wavelengths ranging between 200 and 3830 metres. My personal opinion is that haif of these should be closed down. I know that that will bring strong protest from many, but my point is easy te prove. One "B" station in the four masa centres and one in each of Gisborne, Napier, Palmerston North, Wanganui and New Plymouth would be more than sufficient, None at all in villages such as Hletahnna, Wheat ic wrone with the wavehand ahove

4YA? Is it haunted?-

Waikare

(Te

Kauwhata)

thee articie in this week's issue Cone eeizing reports on heterodyne interfer» exce,-Hd.j Australian Notes, "Py x8aw" (Raurimu): I think — that your station on 1480 k.c. (210 m.) is VK3HB, not VK8HK. I have @ verification from this station and his powe? is given as 25 watts. Address: 4H, Byrne, "Surona," 21 Wolseley -Grove, Brighton Beach, Sb, Victoria. On oe casional mornings several foreign stations may be heard. On August 2, between 5 and 6 a.m., a foreigner. en approx.) | 865 k.c. (347 m.) was heard at Rd broadcasting very weird music. On the — Same . morning logged a new station giving call as BRI, Melbourne. Frequeney approx. 1340 k.c. (224 m.). I thought only the Americans were "early birds," but I know better now. The following particulars of 2KY, Sydney, sare taken from a recent yerification: Power. 1.5 k.w., frequency 1070 k.c. (280 m). Closes down at 11,30 p.m. every night (N.Z. time) excepting Sundays and holidays, when they do not broadeast. A verification card was also received from 2M, Sydney. He was heard about three weeks ago calling up several ships. Will this station he secented for the ecamneti-

tion 2

N.

Jenkins

(Masterton).

LNot if his frequency is above 1500 k.e. (200 m.).-Hd.] ON August 1, station KVOO, Oklahoma, ‘was my best American, while on the 2nd, WHNR, KNX and WFAA, and several others were all very good. The Japs were also coming in excellently that nigat, on page 29.)

DX N lotepaper DNX’ers! Write for that verification on D.X. notepaper and avoid missing out important details. Takes .a quarter of the time to write out, too. Obtainable from P.O. Box 1032, Wellington, in two-dozen lots (minimum order), price 1/6, or six dozen for 4/-, post free. Special paper for club members.

DX Topics

ores (Oontinued from page 12.) Could any DXer tell me when WARGO and

UV WAJ mav 1be Ibevt received ?

New

Chum

(Dunedin).

I RECENTLY logged 30R, Trafalgar, operating on 1280 ke, (284 m.). Latest verification from 1ZM, Manurewa, states that their power is 15 watts, frequency 1210 ke. (248 m.). The rebroadcast of W8XAL, Ohio, was very uncertain: statie and fadine were verry had -~

"DX2LA"

(Kakahi

(jouLp any DXers tell me at what N.Z. time KTIC, Hartford, and other main eastern American stations sign off- Also, what is the best time to try for the Chinese stations ?-"Amazon" (P.N.),. When are going to hear from von arain?

77 "Sendy

NN July 26, at approximately 10.30 p.m., I heard a special broadcast from KFBI, Milford, Kansas, on 1050 k.c, (286 m.). Announcer mentioned a prize would + given for best reports received. I that reception of the rebroadcast by 1YA and 2YA of W8XAL, on August 5, was not so good as the broadcast by WLW on 700 k.c. (428m.). Did anv

other DXer notice this? ~

"DXIFB"

(Hawke’s Bay),

EK A.M. (Auckland): Re KGHF, I ve- * ceived this station at about 7.30 p.m. on July 21, as he was closing down. He is on approximately 520m. (576 ke). I also heard WBAM on 522 m,. (578 ke.).

Has any DX-er received this station om

this frequency ?-

S.

W.

(Gisborne).

J P.C, (P.N.): Re WLAO, 1470 ke * (204 m.), I received a circular from the Central Church of Christ, Nashville, Tennessee, stating that they were ing to broadcast special services for ustralia and New Zealand from July 19 to August 1 at 1 a.m, to 1.45 C.5.T. (6.380 to 7.15 p.m, N.Z, time). They hope toe have suitable souvenirs for all who write to them. A recent letter from KELW, Burbank, California, stated that they are now on the air when KTM signs off, 1 am. to 6 am. P.S.T., and would appre ciate reports. They operate on 884 m, (780 ke.). E.A.M. (Auckland): I think. KTHS is correct. "I" could easily be mistaken for "G"’ and "S" for "FH." Hot

Springs is located in Arkansas,-

M.B.

S.

(PANo)

AG ,Amarillo, has installed a new transmitter, power 1 kw. WBAP, Tort Worth. can he heard everv Tuesday

evening until 5.30 pm-

W.S.

K.

(Nel-

Bo4

(W.S.K. forwards a letter received from station WLAC, "The Central Church of Christ," Nashville, Tennessee, in which they state they were putting over a special programme for Australian and New Zealand listeners from July 19 to August 1.°Times as given by J.P.C,’s (P.N.) letter above. As W.S.K, mentions, the minister apparently does not realise the time it takes for a letter. to reack New Zealand, for the broadcast was sche duled for about three. weeks after the date of his lettery.-Hd.] ECHNT loggings include 4RK, Rocke hampton, 910 ke, (830 m.), and KOA, Denver, 8380 ke. (861 m.). Can any DXer supply the latest schedule of Wanganui, Dannevirke. and Hamilton stations?

Notnots

(Dunedin).

A RECENT verification from station 3KU, -231 m. (1800 ke.) states that they have been granted a B class permit. The station call will be 85H, and it will operate on 277.8 m. (1080 ke.). They ave continuing to operate 3KU as well,

Address is R. A. Hipwell, Swan Hill, Victoria. Low-powered Americans reeently logged include: WDAG, Texas, 25 watis, 212 m. (1410 ke.); WKBF, In diana, 500 watts, 214 m. (1400 ke.); WRR, Texas, 500 watts, 234 m. (128 ke.). I have received two cards fro 4BOC, one on the old frequency and one on the new. I have not received card from 2CA, 3BY, 5DN, and 8WR, bu am sending again, including a stamped!

~ addressed envelope.-

R.A.

S.

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At 12.8 9a.m. on August 2 IY hear KMTR on the air, evidently on thei early morning session, At 3.50 to 4 am on duly 31 I picked up the station mentioned by "DX5T," Okato, on 800 ke (375 m.). Strength R2, but QRN wa too noisy, and station could not be iden tified. Music could be heard through th noise. He was still on the air at 4.1 am. when I closed down. On Augus 2, WGN, Chicago, was coming in at on 720 ke, (416 m.). This is the statio that is possibly heterodyning 2YA, thoug he would need.to be much stronger te

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