Voting Closes on Thursday, June 2

Radio Record, 3 June 1938, Page 64

Voting Closes on Thursday, June 2

"THIS is the last time that a voting coupon for the N.Z. DX Club Advisory Board election will appear in the "Radio Record," so all members who have not yet voted should fill in the coupon and post it to the Secretary, N.Z. DX Club, P.O. Box 1680, Wellington, without delay. All votes must reach the secretary by Thursday, June 2. The result of the ballot will be published in June, as also will a voting coupon for the presidential election, the result of which will be published in July. Three of the nominees are members of the present Advisory Board, and the other two, while they have not previously served on the board, are well-known to club members for their work on behalf of the N.Z. DX Club and its members. Those nominated for election to the Advisory Board which will hold office from July 1, 1938, till June 30, 1939, are Messrs. C. A. Cox, F. Hutchings, L. W. Mathie, A. J. Maule and R. A. Roycroft. The following is a resume of the activities of the nominees :- C. A. Cox (DX275A.) has been a member of the N.Z, DX Club for nearly five years; was elected president of the club in 1937; attended the first Advisory Board meeting, held in Auckland in August, 1987; has a_ verified log of over 5UU broadeast band stations with which he has won many certificates and trophies in headquarters and Auckland brauch competitions; is vice-president of the Auckland branch ; frequently contributes articles to the "Radio Times" and "Radio Record."

F. Hutchings (DX538A.) is a comparatively new member, but, nevertheless, 2 keen and enthusiastic one; is a member of the Auckland branch, and has been well placed in local competitions; is Auckland district representative of the N.Z. DX Club Stamp Supply Bureau; a contributor to the "Radio Times" and "Radio Record." L. W. Mathie (DXN652A.) is now a member of the Waikato branch; was first member in Hawke’s Bay; formed the Hawke’s Bay branch, of which he Wag secretary for several years; was elected to the Advisory Board in 1935, and again in 19386 and 1937; attended the first meeting of the Advisory Board held in Auckland in August, 1987; proposed the idea of having club blazers and monograms; Wus an ardent advocate of the new-type club report form, and has made many other suggestions which have been of benefit to the club aud its members; has been well-placed in headquarters competitions on severa] occasions; is a frequent contributor to the "N.Z. Radic Times." A. J. Maule (DX87T.) has been a member of the N.Z DX Club since 1981; became secretary of the Taranaki brunch in 1934: has a log of well over 400 verified overseas broadeast band stations; won the "Radio Times" Battery Cup four times, and the "Radio Record" DX Challenge Cup once; has also won other H.Q. competitions; frequent contributor to the "N.Z. Radio Times." R. A, Royeroft (DX222A.) joined the N.Z, DX Club in 1983; formed the Whangarei brunch, which later became the Northland branch; bas been secretary of the branch since its inception; was clected to the Adviscry Board in 1937; attended first meeting of Advisory Loard, held in Auckland in August, 1987; a frequent contributur to the "Radio Times" under his own name, his club number, and his nom-de-plume of "Bluegum’’; has twice been successful in H.Q. competitions. Addresses Wanted "O.C. Current" (Auckland): The address of KA1IMH is: Sergio Goatia, Pasay, Rizal, Philippine Isluands.-

Mudlark

(Greytown).

Identification Wanted Station on 9.450 m.c. heard on Saturday, November 6, using cuJl "COCB, Havana, Cuba." It signed off at 4.25 p.m. with "La Golondrina" played on an organ. It was not COBC. Has any dxer the address or any other details?

R.

M.

(Auckland).

Answers To Correspondents F.N.F. (Westport) : Yes, other dxers have received a card, similar to the one you describe, from VRG6AY. Stations Identified M.F.S. (Ohura): Your station was VPbD2, Suva, Fiji Islands, which op erates on 31.45 metres. 224 M.C. (Ashburton): Your statign was PIiJ, Dordrecht, Holland, whigt operates on 14.166 m.c, (21.15 metres). The address is Dr. M. Wellingman, echnical College, Dordrecht, Holland, DX Topics "y He Can’t Hear Them! ; "THE following is a list of the verte fications I have received lately :- VRGEAY, ON4VK, FISAC, XZ2DY, AELVYVC, XE1HA, GORY, GbOY, VE50T, VE4ZK, VE38ACK, SUIRD, OA4R LUYBY, CX8BL, K6BJI, VE8NB, W6LYP, W2AZ, WI1KKP, W3EEE, W6NCW, W1IADM, W5DIN, VIE48SS, VIK6MW, VK5AF, VK38EF, VKTCM, VK2CP, VK38TL. WS8EEE wonders why he can’t hear ZL’s on 20-metre ’phone.-d07W. (Wanganul). Exchange of QSL Cards. Pp M. KIRWAN, of 49 Parnell Street, ° Dublin, Ireland, will no longer exchange QSL cards with other dxcrs because he is now an amateur trans-mitter.-103T7. (Stratford).

VOTING COUPON N.2 OX CLUB ADVISORY BOARD ELECTION Cc. A. COX F, HUTCHINGS L. W. MATHIE A. J. MAULE R. A. ROYCROFT (CROSS OUT ONE NAME) My club number is .... Signature .......se06 When this coupon has been completed it should be posted to reach the Secretary, N.Z. DX Club, P.O. Box 1680, Wellington, by Thursday, June 2. Members who do not wish to mutilate their copies of the ‘Radio Record"’ may vote by sending in a copy of this coupon, ’

Kighteen Months to Reply. CARDS received recently are from: S.W.: COBZ, XEBT, OLR38A, OLRD5SA, KZRM, EAJ&8 (also sent a photograph of General Franco), JZJ, and Radio Algiers, who would like reports; broadcast: XENT, SDN, 2GN, 4SB, TDY, 3HA, Recent loggings are: COCA, COCX, COCU, HIT, YVIRH, EAQ, JIB-JFAK. My report to KAJS was away 18 months, KZRM, 10 months, VPB nine weeks.--"Dismal Desmond" (Christehureh). Reports and Leggings. ReEPoRtTS out: NZ, 4¥Z, 2YB; Australia, 2LM, AY, 2GZ, 2NZ, 2FC, 2PKO, ZL, 8LK, 38I1A, 38GI1, 385k, 45B. 4QR, 5PI, TLA, THT; Mexico, XENT; U.S.A., KF BRK, WBT, WMAQ; 200 mn, CES8BH, TIZAV, HWH2X, PIK1IZZ, KTFBE, W8ANH, WT7BVO: Ss.W., LRN, 2RO, EAQ, Cards to hand are from: B.C., KGU, YLM, 2GZ, 2ZAY, 2NZ, 2FC, 38LB, 45B, 4QR, SPI, TLA, 4Y¥%Z, 2YB: S.W., ylL IDS, VE3BNB, F38KII, CX8BL. W2IXY, VK2ME, DIN, TPA4-"*CQ DX" (Wellington). International Tene Code. i RECENTLY received a card from W4EEB, an American "ham," and on it he stated tkat when reporting "hams" the international reporting system for tone should be used, which is as follows:--QRI 1. Extremely rough hissing note. 2. Very rough A.C. note-no trace ot musicality.

8. Rough low-pitched A.C. noteslightly musical, 4, Rather rough A.C. note-moderate-ly musical. 5. Musically modulated note. 6. Modulated note-slight trace of whistle. 7. Near D.C. note-smooth ripple. 8. Good D.C. note-just trace of ripple. 9. Purest D.C. note. If the note appears to be erystal controlled simply add ap "X" after the appropriate number. If any dxers requiring the QRA’s of shortwave or amateur stations seu ime a stamped addressed envelope with their query, IT will only be too pleased to forward the desired information.-~

Mudlark

(Greytown).

HAWKE’S BAY | In the Club Room, above Wood’s Tearooms, Waipukurau, at 7.45 p.m., on Wednesday, June 1, VY. LL. KING (119H.B.), | Branch Secretary. | N.Z. DX Club Meetings. | , NORTHLAND. At 21 Anzac Road, Whangarei, at 7.30 p.m., on Monday, June 6. R. A. ROYCROFT (2HQ), Branch Seeretary. AUCKLAND. In che Society of Arts Hall, Kitechener Street, at 8 p.m., on Wednesday, June I, KF. NEWING (S8I€A), Brunch Secretary. WELLINGTON, In the "Times" Building, Kelburn Avenue, at 8 p.m., on Monday, June 13. Members are asked to meet at the bottom of Kelburn Avenue (off Lambton Quay). A. BALLEY (144W), Branch Secretary. WANGANUI, At 21 Lowther Street, at 8 p.m, on Thursday, June 16, I. CARR (150W.), Branch Secretary. e WAIKATO, The Annual Meeting of the Waikato Branch will be held in Morrinsville on Saturday, July 16. A good atlendance is requested, GORDON BRIERLY (111A.), Branch Secretary. WESTLAND. The Annual Meeting of the Westland Branch will be held in the Methodist Hall, Sewell Street, Hokitika, at 8 p.m., on Thursday, June 2. A cordial invitalion i, extended to alf members and intending members to be present, W. A. REYNOLDS (31Wa.), Branch Secretary.