RADIO NOTES

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 51, 24 November 1926, Page 7

RADIO NOTES

(By

"Aerial.”)

"Peter B.” (Petone) comments: "I would gladly act as one of a deputation to the Minister to let him know a few home truths about broadcasting matters. 1 am sure that he is quite in the dark as to what is going on. 1 cannot believe he would allow 2YK, Wellington, to continue a day longer than he could help." “Delta” (Kilbirnie) writes: ‘lt is rather a pity that any movement for better broadcasting in New Zealand must be the subject of agitation. Do not the officials of the I’. and T. Department ever listen-in to ascertain whether all is well? Have they not heard the continuous clatter of ship transmission interfering with reception of IYA, Auckland ?” “Let me congratulate the Amateur Radio Society of Wellington for complaining about the quality of transmission of the New Zealand stations,' 1 writes "Yukon” (Lyall Bay). "What beats me is the apathy of the P. and T. Department regarding the quality of the transmission. 2YK, Wellington, is a blight on the fair name of the capital, and it is up to tlie Minister to have I bat. atrocity superseded by an up-to-date, full-power broadcast station. 3YA, Christchurch, revels in periodic lapses of distortion. IYA, Auckland, also contracts spasms of fading. Of course, 500 watts output is really not sufficient power when distant listeners have to contend with static. The gentleman who was responsible for the 500 watt stations has not done broadcasting much credit in New Zealand. Only a novice at broadcasting would place the broadcast stations on their present wave-lengths. IYA, Auckland, is on a mark infested with interference by ship spark transmission. There is abundant space on the shorter wave-lengths for all four New Zealand stations, without clashing with the Australians. Have our departmental experts that tired feeling, or arc they thinking only about hunting for 'poachers'?’ There are three unlicensed listeners out this way, but 1 can guarantee there are no ‘informers.’ ” Despite a good deal of static on Saturday night the writer noticed that all the principal Australian station- camo through with great volume. Even SCL, Adelaide, nearly 2000 miles away, afforded good loud-speaker reception. While listening to the track-side description of the motor-cycle race for tho silver gauntlet at Brisbane on Saturday night. “Aerial” beard the announcer remark: "There’s some excitement among the spectators. I’ll go and see what it’s all about." In half a minute the announcer explained, "A large rat dashed across the track, and darted in among •no lady spectators. It put the wind up Ihe ladies.'’’ The race it elf was vividly described, and tho roar of the motor-cycles could bo heard loudly as they dashed past the microphone. A Japanese listener writes to 3LO, Melbourne, that next year the Tokio broadcast station JOAK will be on super-power, and, instead of employing 1009 watts output, as at present, it will use 10,000 watts output. The Tpkio station should provide good entertainment for every owner of a four or live-valve set in New Zealand next year. There is one disadvantage about the Tokio station, and that is its proximity in wavelength to 3LU, Melbourne, only four metres separating the two- Many at present find difficulty in hearing JOAK while 31,0 is on the air. Perhaps an alteration in wavelength of either 31.0 or JOAK may be effected. “Aerial” acknowledges receipt of the third edition of Scott’s Radio Handbook. compiled by Mr. Thornton Scott, of Dunedin. The publication, which is an annual; is brimful of useful information to broadcast listeners.

"Navy” (Patea) writes interestingly as follows:—“Long distance reception is improving, and on Saturday night I picked up three Americans at good phone, strength. They were KFON, KM ER, and KFBD. The first-named station had a woman announcer, and when signing off she said, "And if you’ve enjoyed the programme let us know about it.” She was followed immediately- by a male announcer, who remarked, “That’s right, have the last word.” Station KFBD signed as ‘Bolinas, California,’ but his location was not too clear. He signed off at 7.35 p.m.. and KFON at 740 p.m. The wave-lenglhs were round about 300 metres. KGO is coming in well now, but is not as strong as ho was two years ago. Station WGY (New York) was clearly received at 4 p.m. to-day (Sunday) on 32 metres, and when signing off at'p Jn . Eastern standard time,’ broadcasted a description of two men who were reported missing, being last seen in a small boat when a storm overtook them. One of the men was described as being ‘Oft. 9in. in height., A surely tall guy.’ The Australian station 2BL was received at midday on Saturday last, but 2FC was quite inaudible. The latter station has lost his daytime strength, and is now second to 2BL in the evenings also. All the above results were obtained on. a four-valve set, with nothing ■‘super’ about it. Christchurch races were received really well here. Auckland fades badly. Wellington is better than before. Auckland’s lower notes are often very rattly. 3LO is a wash-out in the early evening. Spark transmission 0n.450 metres is much abused by the THimaroa (call VHY) and the Maheno (VLE). It’s time VLB (Awarun) changed to valve.” While listening-in on Saturday night, the writer tuned in to 2FC, Sydney, in time to hear the end of a relay from some very distant source. The relay ended with the deep chiming of twelve bv some public clock. The circuinstances were puzzling. It now transpires that it was an epoch-marking relay from London. Mr. Bacon, a Wellington custom’s officer, also heard the relay on his five-valve neutrodyne, and heard words indicating that it was from London. Tho "Otago Daily Times,” reports: ‘‘Listening-in to 2FC, Sydney, on Saturday night, Mr. L. J. Ballard, of St. Kilda, heard an announcement that must have escaped many Dunedin lis-teners-in. It was that at 10 o oclock in Sydney (11.30 here). 2FC would tune in with a London studio. Mr. Ballard stood bv accordingly till 11.30. and tuned in, and he. heard tho announcement from London that a procession was passing. I he cheoring could be heard quite clearly. The London studio then announced that it would switch on to the Wembley Stadium. There, a band was heard playing, and this was followed in turn by a piper and a bugler. The broadcasters sw’itched back to the studio, and then on to the Savov. where dance music was heard Mr. Ballard states that he heard everything very distinctly. There was no static, and there were no bowlers, prohablv because no one else tuned in. Ho was using a five-valve set at the time, but only four valves were in use. The Tendon studio could be hoaid throe feet away from Hie ear phones. The reception bv “Aerial and Mi. Bacon was of full loud-spoaker strength. Following is the schedule of programmes bv the New Zealand broadcast stations for the ’jcrnanulcr of the weeK;IY/X, Auckland.—3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.: Concert. 7.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m.: News and reports etc. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Chimes, John Tait’s Madrigal Choir; quartet, “Evening and Morning’ (Oakley), the choir; chorus, "God is a Spirit (Bennett), the choir; recit., "Ye People Rend your Hearts,” the choir; r ecit., "If With All Your Hearts” (Mendelssohn). the choir; duet, "Lore Deirine” (Stainer), Messrs. Marriage and Wrightr chorus, “O Love that Will" (Nicholson), the choir; anthem, "The Radiant Morn” (Woodward), the choir; .solo, selected. Miss M. Anderson; solo, selected, Mr. R. Wright; duet. "The Day is Done” (Lohr). Mcssre. Marriage and Wright? relay of orchestral selections from the Rialto Theatre; choral (a) "Joy and Sorrow” (Sullivan). (b) "Brightly Dawns” (Sullivan) the choir; duet. "My Sweet” (Heniery), Messrs. Marriage and Rosienr; part song, "Daybreak” (Faring), the choir; glees, (a) "Once Upon My Cheek” (Calcott). "From Oberon in Fairyland” (Steren). the choir. 9.30 p.m.: 'Cello solo "Star of Eve” (Wagner). Madame Vita: flute solos, selected. Mr. G. Poor; ’cello soln "Volga Boat Song.” Madam Vita; flute solo, selected. Mr. G. Poor? ’cello solo. “Chanson Triste.” Madam Vita. 3YA. Christchurch.—3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.: Afternoon concert. 6.30 p.m. to 7 p.m.: .

Children’s session: Uncle Jack. 7-15 P- ■ to 7.45 p.m.: News and reports, etc. < p.m. to 10 p.m.: Studio concert By Mi. Stan Kirk's orchestra, and assisting artists, and relay of selection- by the Crystal Palace Theatre orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Alfred J4YA, Dunedin, and 2YK Wellington.Silent. TO-MORROW. IYA. Auckland.—3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.: Afternoon concert. 7.15 p.m. to 7.45 P-m.: News and reports, etc. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Chimes. Port Auckland Hana; march. “Jocelyn," the band; eupho. solo. "Land of Hope and Glory" (Elgar), the band; selected item, descript., (a) „ Scots Melody,” (b) "Sally ,p rombone, the band; soprano solo, 'Out of the dusk. Mies W. Gutry; dances (a) “Colorado Waltz," (b) "Piece of Cake,” the band; relay of orehestr.il -elections from the Prince Edward Theatre; cornet solo, “Lost Chord” (Sullivan), the hand; selected item; dance, selected, the band} soprano solo. "Brown Owl.’ Miss W. Gutry; cornet solo, “Entrauns." the band; soprano solo, "ft is not because. Miss W. Gutry; selected item: inarch. Edicar. the band. 3YA. Christchurch-Silent day. 4YA, Dnnedin.-7 p.m.: Studio request items 7.30 p.m-: News and reports, etc. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Studio concert and relay. From 9 p.m : Relay from Empire Theatre of selected orchestral music, under the direction of Mr. (has. 1 arnell. 2YK. Wellington.-7.45 pm.: Announcements. 8 p.m : Studio concert by staff of Chas. Begg and Co.. Ltd. lu p.m.: Close down. FRIDA I’. IYA, Auckland.—3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.: Afternoon concert. 6.30 p.m. to 7 P-™-j Children's session; Uncle Radio. Mo p.m. to 7.45 p.m.: Nows and reports, etc. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Chimes; .ornet sop. selected, Mr. J. Wilson; soprano solo, "Lullaby'' (Barnett), Miss I. Holmes; violin solo, "Chertass" (Wieniawski). Mr. G. H. Jones: humour, “Cohen Phonio, Mr. W Roberts; baritone eolo, "Mother o' Mine,” Mr. J. Johnston: cornet solo, selected. Mr. J. Wilson; violin e °lo> "Shepherd s Dance (German). Mr. G. H. Jones- soprano solo. "Where’er you Walk (Handel), Miss I. Holmes; humour, More Trouble." Mr. W. Roberts: baritone solo, “I Know a Garden’’ (d’Hardelot). Mr. •>. Johnston; violin solo. "Shepherds' Dance No. 2” (German). Mr. G. H. Jones; grant! organ, (a) "Impromptu” (Schubert), (b) "Romance” (Beethoven), Mr. T- p. Webster: relay of orchestral iclections by the Rialto Theatre orchestra; grand organ, (a.) "Concert” (Kink), b) ''March in Flambeaux" (Clarke), Mr. 1. S. Webster: relay of orchestra) .elections by the Rialto Theatre orchestra. 3YA, Christchurch.—3 p.m. to 4.30 p m.: Afternoon concert. 7.16 p.m. to 7.45 p.m.: News and reports, etc. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Special concert by > hildren arranged by Miss Uuc.v Cowan, and relay of orchestral selections by ‘he Liberty Theatre orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Ernest Jamieson. 4YA, Dunedin.-3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.: Afternoon concert, including -elections by the Savoy Instrumental Trio, relayed from the Savoy. 7 p.m.: Children's session (Aunt Diana and her Dwarfs). 7.30 P.m.; Farmers' session, arranged by Mr. R. B. Tennent. of the Department of Agriculture. Taik, "Timely Hints to Farmers.” by the Fields Division: talk to farmers’ wives by Professor Anne Strong, of Otago University. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Vocal solos, (a) "Until” (Sanderson), (b) “In an Old-Fashioned Town,” Mrs. J. Marshall; clarionet solos, 'a) "Angel's Serenade" (Braga), (b) “Cavalleria Rusticana” (Mascagni;, Kev. G E Moreton; vocal solos, (a) "Yeoman’s Wedding Song,” (b) 'The Blind Ploughman," Mr. H. P. Dostnoalins; recitation, "Aren’t Men Funny?" Miss Linda Bills: vocal F.olos. (a) "How Lovely tire Thy Dwellings.” (b) "There's Someone Lonesome. Miss Mvrtle Bill-; recitation, 'A Knight’s Toast.”‘MissL. Bills; relay of dance programme from tho Savoy (Ern. Beecham and his Savoy Novelty Land).

2YK, Wellington.—3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.: Afternoon concert and selections by Manuel Hyman’s Exhibition Hand, from tlie New Adelphi Cabaret. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Children’s session; Aunt Jo and Uncles Ernest and Bill. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Studio concert by the Bonzo Dance Orchestra and concert party; tenor born solos. (a) "Facilita.” (b) "Absent." Mr. Leonard Ormrod; dance items, (a) “Villa Rosa, (b) “Silver Sand of Waikiki," (a) "Danny Boy," (b) "I Love the Moon,” Miss May Ormrod; dance items, (a) "Bobadilla," (b) "When the Red, Red Robin come Bobbin’ Along." orchestra; cornet solos, (a) “1 never Knew,” (b) "When Song is Sweet.” Mr Ernest Ornirod; dance items, (a), “Let Me be the First to Kiss you Good-morning.” (b) “Down by the Winegar Woiks," orchestra; tenor horn duet. "Loving Hearts," Messrs. L. and F. Ormrod: dance items, (a) "When Autumn Leaves.” (b) "That Certain Party.” (c) "I Love the Moon.” orchestra. SATURDAY. IYA, Auckland.—3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.: Afternoon concert. 7.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m.: News and reports, etc. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Chimes; pianoforte duet, selected Mr. S. Hayden and partner; tenor -010. “Thinking of You” (Shaw). Mr Ogden; violin solo, selected, Mr. J. Miller: contralto solo, selected. Miss L. Duramet; violin solo, selected, Mr. J. Miller; pianoforte duet, selected, Mr. S. Hayden and partner; tenor solo. “My Dreams” ,'Tosti). Mr. Ogden; violin solo, selected, Mr. J. Miller; contralto solo, selected. Miss L. Dunnnet; relay of orchestra] selections and dance music from St. Benedicts' Hall.

3YA. Christchurch.—6.3o rm to 7 p.m.: Children's session:. Uncle Jack 7.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m.: News and reports, etc. 8 p.m to 10 p.m.: Studio concert and relay of dance programme from a cabaret. 4YA, Dunedin, and 2YK. Wellington.Silent day. Have yon beard the Sferavox? If not, ask to hear one at vour local dealers. A trial will convince von that it is the most perfect loudspeaker you have heard. One style and one colour, . and onlv £5 55., of all leading radio dealers.—N.Z. Reps'.', Brown and Bureau, Ltd., Wellington.—Advt.