N.Z. Shortwave Club

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 26, 8 January 1932, Page 31

N.Z. Shortwave Club

Secretary’s Letter "THERE will be a meeting of short-wave enthusiasts at 7.380 pm. on Thursday, January 28, in Nimmo’s Concert Hall, Willis Street, entrance in Bond Street, A general invitation is issued to all interested to'‘attend, as this lecture will probably be a follow-up-on the interesting talk on tuning delivered by Mr. McCarthy some months ago. From indications I venture to make a prediction that short-wave will sweep New Zealand during 1932, This will be materially helped by the Empire scheme. Just_why I do not know, but many cards I receiyed depicted owls, though

in these times of, depression we have not too much "hoot,’ Wellington members are going to he asked to think over the idea of a radio shack where they can foregather and discuss the mutual subject. A similar movement will eventually follow in Auckland. This would be of great benefit to country members, One idea that could be carried out would be an exhibition of home-made sets.

The laugh is rather against myself. I had a letter from what I thought was a boy. ‘This was helped by another member who continually referred to his friend "as young Bill, so my letters were written ‘in appropriate strain. However, someone knocked at the door, and I found Bill to be a six-footer, so I now have to get someone else to judge the handwriting. " When writing for information, or. when reporting to a stdtion, it is better to pin the stamps for reply on to the letter, ‘as res

stamped envelopes are not large enough to hold the ecards or circulars. As a reminder, country members need only send 3/- for their sub., which is reduced for the remainder of the year. . Club address: A. B. McDonagh, secretary New Zealand Short-wave Club, 274 Cuba Street. Wellington. Pleased . to hear from overseas listeners. Yours fra-ternally.-Mac. ,