N.Z. Short-wave Club

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 14, 16 October 1931, Page 31

N.Z. Short-wave Club

From the Secretary’s Pen -- WING to illness of some of the "heads," and various other matters, there has been a delay with the monthly meeting, but it is expected to hold it at the end of the month. The difficulty is a suitable subject for discussion, and this is where we would like a lead. Word comes from Auckland that the members there are contemplating meetings similar to Wellington. I notice that the International Short Wave Olub_ have chapter meetings in New York and other places. ‘The Reaney Brothers, who are well known in radio, usually hold a "get together" meeting on the lawn at their New York residence. This is ,an idea which could wéll be adopted in New Zealand. There are so many points about the short wave business, and so much to learn, that, by getting together and swopping experiences, we thus have the opportunity. At present we are working on our original aims and objects, but, a member is usy drawing up a constitution which will embody new features. Spring cleaning is apparently the order of the day, for members’ letters all tell me that they are pulling their cets to

pieces. Sometimes results are hardly up to expectations, but I suppose there is a certain amount of fun in the process. A member who visited Wellington said he was not a stranger, because, within an hour of his arrival, he was along to see me. Armed with a map and some ad~ dresses he was able to look up some brother members, and thus was able to get a few more ideas to take home to tell his friends. People overseas seem very pleased to gét information as to our doings here, had-a very interesting letter from a man in England. Somebody kindly posted him a "Record," and, seeing my address, he wrote me. It is usually better to pin the stamp for reply to a letter than to send an envelope, because the average envelope is too small for a card or circular. It is not generally understood that membership of the club need not be confined to the actual member who sends the sub, but can include the family. It is rumoured that, in view of the fact that six months of our year has passed, there is a likelihood of the membership wabectiption being reduced. My address, A, B. McDonagh, secretary N.Z. Short Wave Club, 274 Cuba Street, Wellington.