DX NEWS FROM THE FOUR WINDS

Radio Record, Volume XII, Issue 25, 2 December 1938, Page 38

DX NEWS FROM THE FOUR WINDS

| TARANASKI ALTHOUGH conditions have not been the best for DX, several good loggings have been made, but, as usual, the members’ reports have dropped. Where are all the newer members? Don’t forget a few details each month, fellows, so that our notes will continue to flourish. Members’ Reports. Miss Cousins (115T.) reports fair conditions with little DX. Has reports away to VK9MI, ZEWW, WiXAL, TPA4, and OLR4B. Veries. back: 2ZH, PCJ, VK2ME and VLR. Not so good this month, 115T., but at least you are showing the others the way to report. Wray Smart (114T.) has been hard at it this month and consequently has reports away to 2ZH, 2K0O, 8LK, 5PI, 2HR, 2CH, TNT, 2GB, 2KY, KNX, W6LTH, VK9MI, WS8Xix, W2XE, VPD2, W2XAD, KZRM, V8XAL and LU4DJ. Veries. back include: YDC, VK2ME, VK8ME, 2UE, 2UW and ZMBJ. Nice work, O.M., keep it up and you will have a mortgage on the trophy. George Liddington has been busy on examination work, consequently DX has had to have a rest. However he has found time to report to WIEHPV, W2BYP, PKIVY, VK8XJ, WK6FL, W4BPD and K6LBJ. Cards are back from W4EQK, W2JIL, W5AHX and VK4k0. Hope the exam. goes O.K., George, and conditions are still good when you start again. Bill Quayle (72T.) reports the ’ usuel Waverley QRM and little DX. F hepe to see a report next month, .M. No reports from Opunake, Waitara, Stratford, etc., Where are all these members? Surely you can spare a moment to drop me a line? The Sec. has had a few new loggings and has reported to PK1GL, ZS6CZ, GiML, VK8WA, VK4KH,

VK4PL, VK4ZL, SViICA, VESJT, VQ4KTB, G8IT, and SM5SI. Veries. back include W2XAD, GI8SUW, PK2DF, PIK2AY, GW2IP, VS2AL, making the verified countries now 71. GI8SUW lived for two years in Inglewood. VS2AL was using only 4 watts, GW2IP 10 watts, and GiBUW 15

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A.

Maule

(3H.Q):

_ WAIKATO MEETING of the Waikato Branch was held at Tauranga on Monday, October 10. We regret that we were without the attendance of "Doc." and Alf Cox and his Auckland boys. Our Morrinsville members were also absent, nevertheless the meeting was quite successful. Business was put through in record time, after which all present adjourned to a social at Mrs. Tutbury’s home, Results of the Waikato Branch competitions are:Morris Cup, C. Taylor, 33 veries, W. Hill, 22 veries. L. Smith, 12 veries. Vie. Goodin, 7 veries. F. Clark, 1° veri. Wellwisher Cup. C. Taylor, 172 points. W. Hill, 60 points. L. Smith, 650 points. V. Goodin, 34 points. BF. Clark, 4 points. President’s Cup. L. Hopkin, 150 points. W. Hill, 60 points. F. Lorrigan, 16 points. -Vic. Goodin, 16 points. Tackaberry Cup, L. Hopkins, 7 veries. W. Hill, 5 veries. Vic. Goodin, 1 veri. F. Lorrigan, 1 veri. The competitions held by ithe Tauranga sub-branch resulted as follows:Broadcast Cup. R. Gilbert, with 352 points, ist. Miniature for best B.C. verification, awarded.to F. Lorrigan and R. Gilbert. Shortwave Cup. W. Page, with 434 points, ist. Miniature for best verification, awarded to W. Page.

W.

Norris

(620A.).

WELLINGTON HE ‘November meeting of the branch, . held on Monday, the 14th, was quite an historic one, a woman member, Miss Shierlaw, late of the Napier branch, stepping inte our midst, Fortunately the Best Veri Cup, the Wellington Cup miniature, and the Shortwave Cup had been presented to the winners the month before, leaving the boys cold sober this month and giving them a chance to put on their best behaviour. Miss Shierlaw appears to be a very enthusiastic member, and in view of the fact that she was leading in ali the broadcast competitions of the Napier branch, is likely to give our chaps a surprise at the close of our B.C. competitions in December. ° Over the period of the last five months I have received the immense total of four reports, not an average of one a month from members. Is this a fair go to the branch? Is it because you don’t like

the secretary? Let us have your views or reasons. We realise every Wellington member cannot get along to our meetings, but they can at least write to the branch and let us know their latest loggings, etc. If we cannot get any support from ‘members with notes, the Wellington notes will have to cease. It is up to you, chaps! The one report received is from Mr. Hamling, who reports broadeast loggings as follows:-6AM, 6IX, 4WK, 2CO, 4AY, 5AN. S.W.: VLR (25.26), CB1i7S, PCJ2, YDC. Veries:-B.C.: 38HA, 2LF, 3Lk, VLA, 2ZA, 8AK, 3SH, 8BA and CIRC (630 k.c.). S.W.: DZH, DJQ, 2ZB (6.96), PLP, TGWA, ZUP and JVH after 10 months. Thanks, Harry, you are our tower of strength. I have sat up and listened ta midnight Yanks, which are coming in here about R4-5, QSA3, but have heard nothing new. Veries include WAIM, VUD, 7HO and 5AD.

_ The Best Verie of the Month Competition for November, resulted as follows: H. Wickens, WAIM, 26 points, 1. R. Kelly, TGW, 23 points, 2. H. Hamling, CJRC, 22 points, 3. Progress Result of Tasman Cup. (One month to go.) R. Booeock 66, 1. H. Hamling 28, 2. L. Bardsley, 3. Well, chaps, please let us know before our next meeting on December 12, whether you want our local notes to continue, so that we can decide then whether we turn over a new leaf for the beginning of 1939 or hecome silent outside of our

meeting.-

H.

Wickens

(503W.).

___.NELSON HE American stations are commencing to appear round the broadcast dial early in the evening on this part of the West Coast, giving weak, but clear signals. As for Australian stations there is such a

jumble that it is impossible to log low-powered stations, . A reminder is given to dxers in the Nelson branch that the shortwave and broadcast competitions close on December 381, 1938. All verifications must be forwarded to secretary of the branch. The winners will hold the trophies for twelve months. I hope to meet a few of the Nel-~-son boys early in December to discuss future competitions and DX in general. One report to hand comes from 41N. Here are his main loggings and verifications. Reports out: HP5G, G5ML, F3GR, ON4D1, TI2ZAV, G6Wwx, PK2AY and SUWIM. Verifs.: OLR4B, OLR4A, HCJB, CSW, TI4, RNH, OAR4A, XU8ET and HC1iJW. That’s all for this month-M. G. Neighbours (39N.). SOUTHLAND VERY enjoyable meeting was held at Winton on November 5. Hight members journeyed from town and three from Nightcaps. One, of our country members had forgotten about the meeting and so was left behind. He told me after-

wards that he remembered when it was too late. The boys were in good form and voted it a most enjoyable evening. Those who never attend these country meetings don’t know what they are missing. So far the meetings have been well attended and it is good to see members taking a keen interes. again. Keep it up, boys. ' I wish to welcome a new member, in Mr. H. Shuttleworth. I hope he enjoys being with us and logs a few good ones. Competitions, The best of month was won by L. Warburton, with Station WIP (24 points). In the senior competition Mr. M. Branks is leading with 97 points, with Mr. R. Dowling, 82 points, in second place. In the junior, L. Warburton is leading with 78 points from Mrs. Brighton 72 points. In the new members’ competition L. Warburton has 78 points, with B. Allen second, 67 points. The Aussie three-monthly finds Messrs. Hunter and Warsurton with 19 points each and 7a. Thomas with 18 points. c Members Loggings. Bob has back WLAC, KPQ, KPMC, 2XL and VUM on B.C.; on S.W., LAIG. (Continued on page 39.)

N.Z. DX Club _ Meetings HAWKE’S BAY. In the Club Room, above Wood's Tearooms, Waipukurau, at 7.45 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14. .

Vv. Le.

KING

(119H.Ba),

Branch Secretary: | }

NORTHLAND. At 21 Anzac Road, Whangarei, at 7 p.m. on Monday, Decemer 5.

A

ROYcRoft

(2h.0.).

Branch Secretary. if

AUCKLAND, In the Society of Arts Hall, Kitchener Street, at 8 p.m., on Wednesday, December 14.

F

NeWiNG

(3160 }

Branch Secretary:

WELLINGTON. in the Club Rooms of the 1st Wellington City Rover Crew, © 3rd floor "Times’’ Building, Keiburn Avenue, at 8 p.m. on Monday, December 12.

H

WICKENS

(503W.), |

Brancn Secretary.

WAIKATO, In Hamilton on Saturday, January 14, 1939.

W.

NorRIs

620A.)

Branch Secretary. | tk

SOUTHLAND At 166 Mary Street, invercargill, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 3.

C_ F

LUDLOW

(87S.),

Branch Secretary. 13

FROM THE FOUR WINDS (Continued from page 38.)

Mew has received 3AK, KGIR, ETRE and Cairo 1. Chas. K. has only two in, 2AY ang 4BK. He has also VK2CP on Mrs. Dowling also has only two, KGMB and KGU. Mrs. Brighton is another with two, 5SE and 2PK. Lioyd is still going strong with the following back, KLS, 6ML, KPMG, 6IX, VUL, 6WB, 4GR, 6GE, KGO, 4RO, 6PM, 4VL, and XENT. He also has a list of S.W.: YDB, PMN, 2RO8, COB2, WS8XAL, W2XE, JZJ, TPA2, TPA3, SBG, VK6ME, and RNTS.

Bill H. is not doing very much at present. He has back only one in KLS. Eddy has defaulted this month. See that you have a big list for the next notes, O.M. Reg. has only two reports back, KPQ and KMOX. Don’t forget about the next meeting, O.M. Jack Me. has veries back from 3AK, 8SR and 2GB. Max has one-KFBK. He does most on S.W., and has the following: .OLR, VIK5BW, Ws8xXAL, W2IXY, KAIBH, W10M, TG2, GBC, PMN, ORK, COBZ and TPA.

Laurie has 7LA, 2QN, TEX, 3DV, 2WG, 2KA, 2GF, 2UE and 3UZ. Roy has come to light this month with WMAQ, KFAC and 2BE. Bob AHan has 5AV, 8SH and 4MB back, You missed. a great night at our last meeting, O.M. Try to be at our next one. Harry E. is another S.W. fiend and has a large list. He has received pack: W6CQS, wée6ol, W61KQ, W6LR, Wé6BIY, ZMBJ, VE2AIK, VK2AHJ, VK2NS, VK2AFU, VK2QV, 2ACC, 301, 7IB and VEK2BN. Members, please note that the next meeting is at 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, at 166 Mary Street, Invercargill. I want a full muster. Cheerio and best of DX. -C, F. Ludlow (87S.).

PRESALE CUBA AE REEL CE TIS being our summer season, dxing here has not been what it should, although it could have been worse! During daytime dxing is practically impossible as QRM and QRN is terrific most of the time. At night DX picks up a little and some stations are heard with good signal strength. The 20-metre band shows good dxing with peak reception after midnight when many "hams" are heard providing good signals, specially VK’s and. KA’s. Hams. heard last month were: LUIQA, LU4CZ, HKIEF and HK3LC (both new), HH2B, VK2ADE, VK2BK, VK2HF, TIZRC and TT20OFR, HI9I, G2AI, GhGS, VE&XX, K6GAS, K6FQF, K6KGA, HR2A, ZLIBE, YN38DG, KA1YL, KA1ME, KAIZL, W8MRM, WiGEF, W20D, WE6LY, LU5SAN. There is a station on 9275 kc., using the call ZP8 "Radio Nacjonal’?" at Asuncion, Paraguay, South America, testing and requesting reports to be sent to Coro-~-nel Martinez, No. 274. It was heard from, 8.05 to 8.30 p.m. E.S,T. YN38DG which was heard as amateur, is the call of a new station using the slogan, "Hstacion Gilfillan" at Leon, Nicaragua, Central A America, on 7130 kc., heard from + 9.15 to 9.80 p.m, and signing off F with the paso-doble "El Relicario." Seems to be a commercial station with experimental licence.

LRA "Radio del Hstado" on 9685 k.c., is heard regularly in the evenings from 6.30 to 9 p.m., E.S.T. Tt is on top of LRX "Radio El Mundo," so do not he confused. Correct reports should be addressed to Oficina de Difusion, Palacio de Comunicaciones, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The University of Antioquia, in Medellin, Colombia, is transmitting

very interesting cultural programmes, with no advertisenients, through their own station HJ4ABU on 8653 kec., right under COJK, with best reception around 8.20 p.m. E.S.T. They request reports, to be sent to Apartado 217, Medellin, Colombia. R. F. Rubio (DX132 0.), Havana, Cuba.