SHORT-WAVE CONTEST.
DUKrEDIN MAN'S SUCCESS. (By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) DUNEDIN, Wednesday. In connection with the success of Mr. J. C. Callander, of Dunedin, in the shortwave transmitting contest which carries with it the British Empire Radio Union's challenge trophy, it is stated that the contest was inaugurated in 1930 and now ranks among the most important events in amateur radio circles. The New Zealand Association of lladio Transmitters first suggested an event of this kind, and therefore it is singularly appropriate that in addition to a Dunedin amateur, Mr. G. G. Samson, ZL 4 AI, winning the trophy last year, another has such a useful lead in tho -present contest. Mr. Callander, in scoring 1200 points to date, would appear to have done exceptionally well, as last year's winning total was 1019 points. The cable message does not state tlie number of entries for the 1934 competition, but in 1933 there were 119 representatives of 1C different countries.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 45, 22 February 1934, Page 16
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