NEW ZEALAND DX CLUB.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 255, 25 September 1935, Page 14

NEW ZEALAND DX CLUB.

MAN AW AT U BRANCH. A well-attended meeting of the Manawatu branch of the New Zealand DX Club was held on the 12tli inst. The presence of a number of new members who have joined up lately helped to swell the attendance, while the older members were present in full force. Despite the fact that conditions recently have not always been favourable for long distance radio reception, there is no lack of enthusiasm for the hobby of DX shown by members. It would appear that the hobby becomes mores popular than ever, from the number of new members joining the club. After the chairman had welcomed a new member the general business, which was of a light nature, was dealt With. The secretary (Mr C. J. Morgan) read a letter which was received from the Napier branch of the DX Club, in which they asked for information as to the manner in which the Manawatu meetings, were held. It was decided that the secretary write advising the Napier branch of the methods of conducting meetings and also giving details of how competitions are carried out at the local meetings. It is gratifying to the local members that a number of North Island branches have adopted the methods of the Manawatu branch in running their competitions.

The secretary reported that the social committee had held several meetings and had decided to hold a social and dance. Good progress had been made and arrangements were well in hand ; it was hoped to hold the event late in October. Club members assured the social committee of their support and co-operation in making the evening a success. . . The chairman, reported on the visit of several members to Foxton. This visit was made with the idea of assisting members .at Eoxton to form a branch there. A very successful meeting was held at the residence of Mr M. Wishnowsky, and although there was not a large attendance, the I'oxton members showed much enthusiasm in the project. A branch was formed and it was decided to appoint Mr M. Wishnowsky secretary pro tern. A discussion on general DX topics followed and some practical DX work was done on Mr \\ ishnowsky s receiver. At the conclusion of the meeting Mr and Mrs W. Wishnowsky entertained the visitors at an excellent supper. The meeting concluded with a hearty vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs M.ishnow sky for their hospitality. Since this visit a further meeting of l th . e f ton branch has been held and Mr i . Wishnowsky has been appointed secretary while Mr G. Cu.ll has been, up"“Si'coCf that. to W «,er with other enthusiasts, lie was endea vouring to form a branch in I eliding. He was promised the support ot local members in his endeavours. After the general business nacl been disposed of a general discussion followed and many new and interesting loggings were related. A large number of verifications viere produced by the various membeis and it was evident that the competitions would be very keenly contested Probably during the past twelve months more low-powered stations have been heard than in previous vears, and this meeting brought forth many. 100-watt stations. A 100-watt station verification is the UA enthusiast’s most prized possession. The results of the competitions were Oversea sU—J. Todd, WGL (100 w), Fort Wayne, U.S.A., 1; G. Dalefield, CFCF (400 w), Montreal’ Canada, 2; G. Vining, WGAR, Loveland, U.S.A., C. c > em ° es Brooklyn, U.S.A., and C. Schwabe, WSMB, New Orleans, U.5.A.,, equal, 3 / VK Competition.—C. Scliwabe VK4EA..I; G. Dalefield, VKSRI, 2; J. P. Cowlishaw, VKSRJ, and G. Vining, VKSRJ., 3. .. wpT Junior competition.—J. lodd, "LG (100 w), U.S.A., 1; F. Coleman, KFBK U.S.A., and C. Clemoes, K. U.S.A.. equal 2 Teams competition—J. r. wwnshaw’s team and G. Vining;s team 52 points, equal, ( 1 ; G- Dalefield s team, 47 points, 3. Mr J. .Todd’s verification ot WGG is a fine achievement. He has now a big lead over the other members in the junior competition and is seriously challenging the senior members in the overseas competition. Conditions for reception of district stations were reported as being very patchv, but DX enthusiasts generally have had a good experience during the winter months and will be content -with smaller loggings for the time being.