Around and Behind the Dials

Radio Record, Volume VIII, Issue 45, 17 May 1935, Page 46

Around and Behind

the Dials

DX CLUB News and Views Identification Wanted Station on approx. 1215 k.ec. heard on Sunday, May. 5. At 249 am, . "Love Was Born," was heard, and at 3.19 a.m. an organ solo was played.. At 3.21 a.m. a man announced and gave the call which

sounded like 3BK, Melbourne-

Wobbles

(Marton).

Stations Identified 186W (Wellington): What you took to be a VE on 1290 k.c. is XQHC, Shanghai. He always calls in English, and the call would sound like 2JH, Your other station, on 700 k.c., was XMHC, Shanghai. Both these’ stations have English announcers and -broadcast [nglish dance music, 122MC (Christehureb) ; Your: American on 1470 k.c. is KGA928 (Invercargill),

DX Topics Some Facts About MTCY. I REOLNTLY received the following letter from station MTCY :- *We have received your letter and are much pleased by the fact that you heard our transmissions. "We find that the broadcast items and times which are indicated in your report, do correctly correspond with our programme of the date. So we have the pleasure to acknowledge your reception of our station. . "At present we broadcast the rise-up | exercise, linguistic lessons, market prices, news, -weather-note, -lectures, programme for children, public announcements, an:! musie either in the Japanese and Manchu languages through the one kilowatt transmitter everyday in the daytime hours from 6.80 a.m. to 5.80 p.m,; and in the evening hours from 6 p.m. to 10.80 p.n... and. the lectures, music, drama. story, the reading of the poems, public announcements and: news in Manchu, Japanese and Russian through the 100 k.w. transmitter. "Our station had been under the management of the Kwantung Garrison ap to September 1, 1933, when the manage- . ment was transferred to the Manchuria ’ Telegraph and Telephone Company, and our 100 k.w. transmission has started on : the first last November, and are now on _ the air every evening. ‘In anticipating to receive another . report from. you, we are. yours respect fully, MTCY, Hsinking Radio Station, . S. Kimura, the Manager."-216W (Pal- _ merston North), This Interference Problem. . At the last meeting of the Wellington branch, it was proposed and second- , ed by members that we challenge the following paragraph which Appeared on page 16 of last week’s issue: "As long as the nearest national station of good field strength is received without interference; jt: is considered by the department that the listener is served . with a trouble-free broadcasting service.’

That is the fundamental standard-and one which must in all reason be accepted at present. This stahdard means that the department is aware of the meaning of "essential" service to the average listener. Those who purchase sets which which are eapable of long-distance reception must expect interference when they do switch on to long-distance. Nature sees to that in many instances, so who can blame the trams, electric motors and so on if they provide a little extra trouble?" . We take it for granted that most listeners can hear a national station at fuirly good volume during the scheduled hours. If they can't, well. interference is not going to make any difference to the station if it is not up to entertainment yolume, Then we have owners of shortwave sets only. New Zealand has no national shortwave station, but we must have & license. to operate .this receiver. On. shortwave we have plenty of electrical in‘terference and must therefore be entitled to some consideration Tf not, then there ~ is no need for the interference branch of the radio inspectors. In other towns-and cities much interference is being remedied with some suc- cess. In one town the radio inspector calls every month on set owners and asks if there are any complaints. Tf so, they are given his services and the source of interference js located and in. most cases remedied. . : It would be interesting to know. how the other branches regard this matter.-

F. J.

Reeves

(Branch Secretary )

A -Noise-Reducing Aerial. INCE last writing I have changed my address and am now id a fairly quiet locality. I have done yery little dxing

EE (OX Club Meetings: -_ _ Auckiand In‘: room 52, 5th floor, Lewis Eady's Buildings at 7.45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22. —

H.

SUTCLIFFE

(194A),

Branch Secretary.

South Canterbury ' At the secretary s residence, 35 Bowker St., Timaru, at 8 p.m. -on Wednesday, May 22.

D. N.

ADAMS

2HQ) ,

Branch Secretary.

Napier The: Napier branch holds its meetings fortnightly, the second and last Tuesday of each month, atthe clubroom on the premises of the Napier Radio Co., Dickens St,, Napier at 7.30 p.m.

A.

BRIMER

(15HB),

Branch Secretary.

Whangarei. ‘The Whangarei branch holds its meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month, at Fulljames’ Hairdressing Salon, at 8.0 p.m.

R. A.

ROYCROFT

(222A.),

_ Branch Secrétary.

Manawatu. ‘At 12 Campbell St., Palmer- | ston North, at 8 p.m. on Thursday, | May 16.

C. J.

MORGAN

(143W.),

Branch Secretary,

Wanganui. ‘At 2.) Lowther St., .t 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 16.

FRANK

CARR

150w )

Branch Secretary.

Wellington In room 15, 3rd Hoor, Dominion. Buildings, Wakefield .St.; at 8 p.m., on Tuesday, May 21.

F. J.

REEVES

157W.)

Branch Secretary.

for the past:two weeks,. but. I :haye: now started again with renewed. vigour. Mr. W. ‘°E.° Spencer. (181M. ‘and L have .been testitig, new types’ of Aerials and: have found. the following’ tybe to. be the best. It consists ‘of two poles, Bd to 40 feet high; and 50 feet apart... The aérial ‘is ‘slung’ between then * ‘and’ the lead-in, taken from the: pole furthest from the set.’ It is-essential that the lead-ir should bé-the-same length ‘as-the flat top. "We have tested this aerial for weeks. against all: other types of aerials, and: it drops the noise by, 75 per cent., and brings in signals 40 per cent. clearér ‘and strongex. I would be. pleased if any dxers trying this: type of aerial would’ let me! know

the ‘results.-

Lofty

(Christchurch

A ‘Letter from Moscow. MERICAN. stations have provided. the ouly DX during ‘the past week. Other stations, with the exception of Australian have been .poor’and not worth listening io. U.S.A. stations have shown: a stehdy improvement, and, can now .be heard as early as 4 p.m. KMOX is always. the first to-appear, followed ‘by KNX. Australians can be heard. from 8 pin, onwards. 1YA is now the best of the .A’s for daytime reception;., but: is te slight distortion at'night time. Reports are out. this: week to, KWG (100w.), WSM, IA KIT and NIEN (a10 ke). A verification .is to" hand trom JONK (500w.) in the form of a very five card. As I reported to this’ station im June. 1934, it shows that a dxer’ should never give-up hope. The following letter, which may be ‘of interest, is. from ‘Inna Marr, ‘Radio Centre,. Moscow : . "Many: thanks. for . your fetter of ‘November 23, . "We are pleased. that you received vu letter, and aleo the book that we sent you-pleased ‘also that -you found the,-latter so interesting. "With all-the endeavours that you are making. to improve your wireless set, you certainly deserve to have very good results, and we ‘hope that our station is coming in clear, and that, you are enjoying our ,programmes. "Your letter was yery interesting and we must also thank you-for the postear ds that you: forwarded-they ere very interesting and good to see. "Tuclosed you will find our programmes for this and next month, which we hope you will find. interesting and useful. ° _ "Please write’ again, we will always’ welcome: your ‘letters, and-your ‘¢riticism and’ suggestions will help us to keep our broadcasts interesting-and enjoyable. Any question that you would care to ask about our country’ we willbe glad to answer for you. "With warm radio’ greetings, Yours fraternally, Inna Marr, Chief Bditor.’-

Sunny

(Alerandra)_

Loggings and Verifications. A™ERICAN. stations care at good volume .at present, ‘and quite ’ few can be ‘heard: at 5 pim. at good strength. Sunday, April.28, was an. excéllent night for American reception. At 5 p.m. the dial was covered. with "Yanks," nearly all at R7,- QSA5. WSB-and WSM:were logged:and reported .to onthis night. . The following stations have’ been reported’ to lately: KDKA,°WSB,: WSM, WFAA, 4AY, WLS, XGOA,.. -WCAD, XHAW.. XHHG, KGB, "SPI, .MTCY. WLW, WBZ and 4GR.. are from WLS, KWK, KXRO (my ‘first 100: watter),.: ‘Moscow, 2TM, TUV, KE WB,.KOIL, KROW;,, 2GF,,. 6AM, . . KGU;. ABC,

SCK, KTM; 3HS, VR3RG' and- 'VKJSL;

who sent a very. fine card.-

Wobbles

(Marfon )

.. » American’ Station ‘Changes. — HE following information "has beén--rectived inthe course of' my: ‘NZ‘S. Ww, C. correspondence, The Moscow Trade Union ‘longewaye station is to‘ changé frequency. It ‘bas been testing on. aw ‘ay elength’ of (1744 metres: (172 k.ci). The foriier: transiitissious were on 17240. (174 k a). This change has been. inate on accoutt of interference’ by. Paris. Whether this wavelength will be perinanent ‘depends on.the results of the tests. The following are’ changes .1n the United’ States; the letter was ' dated April’ +: 2 ta co KIVO fraqtiency: to 1210° k.e. WMFP -call to WCMI-’ °, WELL power ‘to "100. watts. WEBA power’ to’750 w ‘atts, WHBD cali to- WPAY. KWCR.-call to KSO. WKEBF-. call to° WIRE. > | KGMB power to .1k.w. WSAN: power to 750 watts. WJAR power to 750 watts. WIL’ power to 250 watts; frequency to 1250 k.c. ; KSO call to KRNT WTDA: frequeucy to 900 k.¢. WILL’ frequency to 580 kc. The following stations are vow: under coustruction and will be assigned . eall-letters-later. They will ‘test between midnight and 6 a.m.; E.S.T.;. during September.’ "fe Visalia, California, 100w.. 850 k.c. Tallahassee; Fla.. 100w.. 1310 ke. : Rochester, N.Y: 250w.. 680 ke Pittsburg, Kans.. 100w:, 1200 k.c. Frederick, Md., .500w., 1310 k.e.: Champaign, Il., 100w.. 1390 k.e. Omaha. Neb.. 100w., 1506 k.c.

A. B.

McDonagh

( See.. N.Z.S.W.C.)

Wellizigton Branch ‘Meeting: WING« ‘to very inclement weatlier, very small attendance of: the ‘above branch was registered at the last: meeting, on May 7. Quite © an’ interesting debate ‘was-held on interference, and, despite ‘conditions, ‘the’ DX chat was of interest to one.and all. "A ctalk-will-be arranged for the, next: nreeting, | to be held:on ‘Tuesday, May 21, and it is hoped that all who possibly can

will attend-

F. J.

Reeves

(Brgnch- Sec:

Notice. to Auckland Branch Members — ALTERATIONS TO COMPETITION . , RULES... The: attention of: members is is drawn id the alterations in ‘the rules governing: our six-niohthly competitions: In ‘future the cups will be -allotted on a points system. The ,"Radiola. Cup" will be awarded te: _ the winner ‘of the: Senior Overseas section; .the "Auckland DX Cup" ‘will be awarded. to the winner "of the Junior Overseas section; the ‘Efudson: Cup" vo the winner. of the VK competition, ‘The senior section consists.-of- all-mem- * bers with over 75 verifications ; the junior section,. all members with .75 and under verifications;; while the VE competition is open'to. all. ‘ For the’ ssuccessfui operation of: the points system it is imperative ‘that all verifications received be. submitted to the secretary. at.-the first.-meeting of each month.’ . For'the:benefit-of-country members,: copies :of -verifications- "received ‘may

be'submitted’* monthly, but. originals must be produced at the end of six-monthly period’ for competition ~ purposes: No member. will: be: eligible’ to. enter: for"any of the conipetitions unless he ‘is a fiv--ancial member. Points are’ awarded monthly, and .unléss . members’ , submit their verifications regularly they. will: be unduly handicapped, The above rules: will: ‘come into opera: tion «forthe competitions | which com‘mence June 1 next and‘end: December 1, and will be continued: every’ six months thereafter. We desire to record our thanks to the Manawatu. Branch for granting us pev-

above svetem.

H.

Sutcliffe

(Branch Secretary ) _