N.Z. Short-wave Club

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 25, 31 December 1931, Page 31

N.Z. Short-wave Club

The Secretary’s Letter I WISH to acknowledge the large number of Christmas greeting letters, cards and telegrams, all of which I heartily reciprocate. Mr. R. Lockerbee, who is away in charge of a camp, intends to try out reception in the open and will, we hope, haye an interesting report on his return. Mr. L. Saunders writes from Auckland that he has made a four-valve screen-grid set. Judging from the results he had with a small set when in Wellington. I expect to receive a big budget of news very soon. Newcomers to shortwave need not expect to be surprised at anything they hear. The other night, close handy to 50 metres, 2UW, Sydney, was coming in quite plainly. At one time a number of harmonics could be heard in that vicinity, greatly to the concern of ardent hunters, who could be heard tuning in to the harmonics.

In writing in, many beginners tell me that they are building a big set and find trouble. Why not start on a one or a two-valver and _ tinker around with it? Much valuable experience will be gained that way and the parts can be used again for a larger set. Mr. Hugh Millward, NZ27W, of Wanganui, writes that he passed his exam, and is now on the air with a power of about 3 watts under the call ZL2KN, and would appreciate reports, Early in the year 27W did great work with a two-valver and had . a special article in VE9CL’s bulletin about his dxing. Address all correspondence: A. PB. McDonagh, Secretary, N.Z. Shortwave Club, 274 Cuba Street, Wellington. Wishing all readers the best of reception for 1982,-Yours fraternally, Mac.