CHANGED FREQUENCIES

Evening Star, Issue 23379, 23 September 1939, Page 4

CHANGED FREQUENCIES

AUSTRALIANS AMONG VERIFICATIONS AMERICAHS WEAKER THAN USUAL SHORT WAVE SCOPE LIMITED (This column is contributed by the Dunedin branch of the New Zealand DX Radio Association.) Over last week-end, although 1 conditions were fair generally, Australian broadcasters were really excellent. Even smaller stations came in strong and clear; in fact, one experienced DXer remarked that he had not heard some of them so well for a long time. , However, the Commonwealth stations (i.e., commercials) have undergone a comprehensive fre : quency shuffle. Quite n few changes were noted, for example: 2XL, Cooma, from 880 kc to 920 kc. SUL, AVarrugal, from 900 kc to 880 kc. 6MU. Murray Bridge, from 1,450 kc to I,4Cokc. However, until confirmation of other changes is received the individual should try verifications meantime. During this week-end 2CK, Cessnock, W'as heard on DX programme for Australian DXers, but no news reached Dunedin of this special. Americans wore weaker than usual last week-end, the best performer beinp; KMTR, Hollywood, on 570 kc. (2YA’s frequency) at 12.30 a.m., with a Spanish programme. This station considers that its best reports come from New Zealand, and verifies with a rather nice letter, which takes the form of an illustrated folder. ICMWI is situated in grounds and surroundings reminiscent of early Californian style, and the film producers have taken advantage of that fact. Incidentally, the station is adapted for television. There is some controversy regarding the identity of the Manila station on 780 kc. One group supports the KZEG call, while, the other says it is KZRF. The American pronunciation may he responsible for the argument. The short wave enthusiast’s scope has been limited somewhat since the ban on amateur transmitters in several countries. From what can be gathered the Dutch amateurs were the first to be banned.. . The Centenary Exhibition competition recentlv conducted by the N.Z. DX R.A. was won by W. J. Fuller, Lincoln. North Canterbury.