N.Z. Short-wave Club

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 13, 9 October 1931, Page 31

N.Z. Short-wave Club

The Secretary’s Letter [ HAVE received a request from G510, Bngland, to ask transmitters to look out for him on 20 metres, as he is anxious to eontact New Zealand. The station is owned by Mr. W. G. Dixon, who, under his old call G65MO, was one of the first six to work New Zealand. He has been off the air about four or five years, and was formerly secretary of the British section of the International Amateur Radio Union. His power is 200 watts. I would be pleased to hear if any listener has picked him up, as he would like a sked for the winter months. Several members have called in from outside districts. I would be pleased to hear of the probable date of arrival of members so that I could have addresses, etc., ready. In reply to a large number of correspondents from all over New Zealand, I regret to state that the authorities refuse permission to give club and technical notes over'the air. It is a pity that we are handicapped like this when the Short-wave and DX Clubs are doing their utmost to popularise radio. By doing this they are increasing the number of license-holders, creating employment, and giving the younger gener ations a useful and educational hobby. The matter is by no means dropped; it appears that a very large number 0 listeners is anxious to learn all they can, and the clubs have many sympathisers who would like to see the work go on. Another factor which is lost sight of fs the great increase in postal revenue since the inception of the club; report card and DX letters are going out by every mail. These, with the replies, mean a big item. Pen pals write to each other; they get interested and post "Records," so that, by giving the move ment a little encouragement, some benefit must accrue. While on this subject, I feel sure that all short-wave listeners will join with me in expressing appreciation of the services of 2AW, 1BC and 2AX, who have helped and inspired so many us; in addition to these there are 2DT, 2BA, 2BI, and 2GM, who, by means of slow morse, have encouraged a number to sit for their tickets. By giving their time and equipment absolutely free to help their younger brothers they have truly helped on the science. Yours, A. B. McDonagh, Secretary, 274 Guba Street, Wellington, New Zealand.