N.Z. Short-wave Club

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 6, 21 August 1931, Page 31

N.Z. Short-wave Club

a The Secretary Writes AX amusing story comes from up north. The authorities received complaints of violent howling from many quarters, and found the trouble emanated from two of Baden Powell’s juniors who found that they could communicate by means of code by making dad’s set howl. A violent oscillation on the lower wavelengths produc-

ed a shriller toned howl, and now DX-ers are left in peace. Correspondents in Ohio, Connecticut, and Brooklyn, New York, report reception of ZLW. Some letters are divided regarding reception on one valve. It is quite possible to receive the principal stations on one valve-I have done it myself, not only on short-wave but on broadcast, . with some of the Australians. Mr. L.. Saunders, Auckland representative, will also bear me out. The reason why one valve sets are not given much prominence, bowever, iS a very important one; unless carefully handled they are capable of causing great interference, and, as many people cannot manage three or four valves, it is advisable to learn a few tips before experimenting. I have received a large number of inquiries for the club list of stations; a revised list will be ready for members next month, and will be posted with their circulars. . Will all members who send in QSL cards to stations please write their name and address plainly; if addresses are indecipherable I often get the cards sent in to headquarters. I then send them with the members’ monthly circular, but it is as well to make sure. Short-wavers and DX-ers, our next Wellington meeting will be a members’ night, when each one is asked to bring along anything of interest. ne nyember promises to bring a home-made battery together with zincs marked out, ete., and there should be much to learn, from.one another. on A. B. McDonagh, secretary New Zealand Short-wave Club, 274 Cuba Street, Wellington, will find me. Always pleased to hear anything of interest that we can pass on.