N.Z. Short-Wave Club Notes

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 24, 24 December 1931, Page 31

N.Z. Short-Wave Club Notes

ee The Secretary Writes Mecu to my regret, I have to state that permission has been refused the club to broadcast notes. The reasons given are that our short announcements will be likely to cause interference and that it is thought there is not enough interest taken in what we have to offer. Personally, I have listened-in to our local member, and have noted the swarm ef whistles, both loud and low, waiting to hear the news. It may be truthfully "said

that there are thousands of short-wavers in New Zealand, and daily the numbers are increasing. Not only that, but, by the enthusiasm of set-owners, the authorities are benefiting by additional license fees, and also by increase in the postal revenue, so that, to encourage a club such as this, would ultimately result not only in more revenue but also would tend to increase employment by meahs of sales and replacements. The Short-Wave Club is not run for profit, and, in order to help listeners who through unemployment are debarred from joining our ranks, we hoped to be able to give them a little information ag to when and where to look for stations. By doing this we woyld be encouraging reorts to be sent to these stations and, by means of these reports, attract attention our way. Also, these reports, which are of inestimable value to the stations in various countries, are helping on the science of radio. As regards interference, anyone who has listened to the NZSWC stations knows this to be incorrect, as there is far less interference from our local member than there is from a nearby Morse station, which spoils reception of a number of night stations. A letter from an American member compliments us upon our growth and o timistically remarks that the club will grow so strong that it will help to put radio in its proper place. It is rather a puzzler at times to solve the problems put to me. I am asked, "What is the station I get on 25 on my dial?" For instance, from 49.02 to 50 metres there are 22 stations on the latest list I received. Some would answer "Tune it and see." But the best way to get a rough idea of the wavelengths is by "landmarks’-that is, wellknown stations. For instance, RV15 is 70.2 metres, Saigon 49.10, and both are easily received at 11 p.m. Thus, by identifying regular stations and marking the harmonics of the local station, the calibrating of the dials can be underaken, Travelling in a bus recently I heard two fellow passengers having an argument about shortwave and clubs, but I did not introduce myself, because recently I was talking to a working man and the subject veered to short-wave. _When_he found out_my connection with the elub he said, "Why, I thought it was some big pot running it." Hi, Hi. Someone ealled at my door recently to inquire about short-waves, but I happened to be out. I believe he waited a long time, but must have been disappointed. If a note with a name and address is left. full particulars will be posted. We are always pleased to help, and beginners should never be afraid of asking questions. We all had to learn from some one. My postal address is: A. B. McDonagh. Secretary. New Zealand Short-Wave -Olnb, 274 Guba Street, Wellington, N.Z. ' Overseas letters always welcome. our fraternally.

MAC.