WIRELESS.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20283, 18 April 1934, Page 4

WIRELESS.

Notes and News From Far and Near. (BY “AERIAL.”) Reception continues to be excellent, and people who have not a radio set are missing a lot. During the past few nights Australian stations have been “ rocking in.” 35 55 35 Whilst every attempt is made to help listeners, it is well nigh impossible for the writer to comply with requests to identify stations. Many listeners write in stating that they have heard new stations. In many cases, the writers give no clue as to the wave-length, etc., merely supplying bald details, such as “ a band was playing ” or “ dance music was in progress.” 55 55 55 It is now that time of the s ear when the wise listener replaces his old aerial and checks over the condition of guy wires. Old aerial halyards are also due for replacement. It is better to do these things now and then you feel secure when the bad weather comes. 55 55 55 Short-wave listeners find plenty to interest them these days and nights. The other evening I was listening to a new American station testing. Unfortunately, the operator did not give the station call. The strength, however, was splendid. 55 55 55 Radio Donti. Don’t use a very long aerial. The modern set doesn't need it. Don’t be content with a poor earth. Don’t leave connections loose or poorly soldered. Don’t pull out valves by the glass. Put the strain of pulling on the base. Don’t let dust accumulate in your set.