N.Z. Shortwave Club

Radio Record, Volume VI, Issue 2, 22 July 1932, Page 24

N.Z. Shortwave Club

"Wellington Meeting pun July mecting of the Wellington . branch of the N.Z.S.W.C, was one of the liveliest in the club’s history. So interesting was the discussion that a demonstration scheduled for 9 p.m, was not commenced until 10.20 p.m. . An unfortunate incident occurred when a Highland pipe band passed outside the hall, uceessitating the -secretary and ‘several other members being forcibly restrained from rushing out to follow. The outstanding feature of the evening was the recommendation to the com-' mittee that next meeting take the- form of a short-wave conyention. A telegraph outfit and examination papers were brought by Mr. H. E.. Roatz in’ view of the proposal to start a Morse class, and Messrs. A. J.. Hilkie and G. Willoughby had several sets for a try-out.. Mr, N. A. White gave a number of a "neep over It was noticed that many ‘members who, contrary to their custom, seemed to be imbued with the spirit of the meeting and were up on their feet: ‘often to join in the discussion. Attention was drawn to the jfact that very often rebroadcasts of short-wave stations were put over when conditions were eminently unsuitable. As this is likely to give the public a wrong conception of short-wave. reception and is affecting the dealers, it was decided that attention be drawn to the matter, A recommendation was sent in to the committee that every member be circularised and asked to send in their suggestions regarding the conference, as it is very important, seeing that the club is to represent the Dominion that each member take an active part. The following were appointed as city representatives of fhe club: : Messrs. A. J. Hilkie and Gordon Willoughby. 20 Cecil Road; Newtown-Ber-hampore, Mr. George Charman, 68 Rintoul Street: Wellington Hast, Mr. J. Y. McMinn. 12 Edge Hill; Kilbirnie-Mira-mar, Mr. H. E. Roatz, 17 Te Whiti Street, Kilbirnie, The president, Mr. F. W. Sellens.: be- . ing unsble to attend, the chair was oceupied by Mr. Albert Comfort. and the meeting closed at 11 p.m.