The attached table of dimensions was calculated using antenna modelling software by Bill Marsh. The purpose of this exercise was to better understand the EWE antenna characteristics by using different combinations of vertical and horizontal dimensions. Dimensions are based on an “On Ground” EWE with ground wire between vertical elements.
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The 2020 list can be found here VHF FM Radio In Frequency Order
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With many thanks to DX League member David Kaio, updated listings of New Zealand FM and AM stations have been uploaded to radiodx.com
In each case there is a listing in frequency order and a separate listing in regional order.
These lists are derived from the station licences issued by MBIE and are far more detailed than the lists we have produced previously. All current licences are included, so if a station is not currently on air (eg Trackside network frequencies) the Programme name is left empty.
Likewise for frequencies offered at auction that have not yet been won, or licences purchased but yet to commence operation.
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Some More Observations regarding the EWE Antenna – by Bill Marsh
I have recently been doing some design work on the EWE antenna to better understand its characteristics. I have been using “Modelling Software – EZNEC”, the source courtesy of Peter Mott.
Work to record all previous League conventions has been completed.
The latest to be added are
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In days gone by (1932) the MW receivers that had radio dials were very often calibrated in metres rather than kilocycles. Attached is a frequency listing based on metres.
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Here are some tips on “Report Writing” from the March 1938 issue of “The N.Z. Radio Times.
The author is a very well known past NZRDXL member in the name of Merv Branks. Merv at this times was a very senior and well respected member of the “NZ DX Club”. For those that are unaware, Merv used the pseudonym “The Southlander” when writing to the newspapers and magazines of the day.
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Frank as well as belonging to the “NZ DX Club” was also a member “NZ DX RA”.
This is his actual “NZ DX RA” badge which is now in the possession of his son Bruce.
After his station 4ZO was closed by the Government, he took up occupation with the “New Zealand Broadcasting Service. The top of the photos below, shows Frank operating the NZBS mobile recording unit’s cutting lathe in 1948. He was the main technician involved in touring in this ex army truck “mobile recording unit” around Otago and Southland to interview some of the remaining pioneers about their lives on the goldfields and such. Son Bruce remembers it being parked at their place in Alison Crescent, Dunedin on the odd occasion. The vehicle had jacks at each corner to level it to enable the cutting lathe to operate.
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The attached list is my attempt at trying to assemble a membership list for the NZ DX Club. It is only a partial list based on my limited access to copies of “The N.Z. Radio Times”.
I would like to extend this list for historical prosperity, so if any members have other copies of the “The N.Z. Radio Times” I would like to have a lend of them. They will be very well looked after and returned safely.
Bill Marsh – wmarsh@xtra.co.nz
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An item from “The N.Z Radio Times” dated Tuesday, August 4, 1936.
This is an account of the winner of “The DX Challange Cup” a very sort after cup by members of the “NZ DX Club” in that time period. Note the receiver used and the tally of verifications. This was a period of record low sunspot activity when MW ruled supreme.
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Phil at the Mangawhai 2013 convention,
Very sad news. Our old mate, long-time League member, veteran of the Auckland branch and Adcom committee Phil Van de Paverd passed away on Monday evening.
Phil was a very active DXer and administrator, having served many roles in the Auckland Branch, and as secretary-treasurer and membership secretary of Adcom (the League’s administrative committee). Phil was a regular attendee of League conventions and AGMs and often met DXers around the country when caravaning with his late wife Kathleen.
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REMOTELY TUNED 5 inch FSL ANTENNA
of “Gary DeBock” Design
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We have prepared an Introduction to FM DXing.
Articles on FM DX receivers and FM DX antennas have been updated.
Enjoy!
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The following verifications are from the estate of Mr Frank W. A. Barnett owner of 4ZO Dunedin and a one time DX champion.
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Thanks to Bryan Clark, below are two NZ FM lists. One by frequency order, the other in regional order. If you’re aware of any corrections, please add them in the comments list below.
NZ FM List In Frequency Order
NZ FM List In Regional Order
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Thanks to Bryan Clark, below is an amended list for Pacific FM DX hunters with the summer FM DX season not too far away.
SW Pacific FM List
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Albert Stanton Cup for Broadcast:
1st Southland 3420 points — 2nd Caterbury 2414 points.
Hope McGregor Cup for Shortwave:
1st Auckland 2861 points — 2nd Southland 2813 points.
Columbus Trophy:
1st Southland 6233 points — 2nd Canterbury 5123 points
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An article by Bill Marsh
Where to Point your Antenna Part2
Most seasoned DXers will be familiar with what is written below and I look forward to comments and any corrections. The article is primarily aimed at past members coming back to the hobby and to new members joining our fraternity.
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You must be a member of the New Zealand Radio DX League to access this SDR.
