ON the AIR

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 65, 8 June 1927, Page 10

ON the AIR

Fare for Listeners-In NEW ZEALAND New Zealand broadcasting stations transmit as follow: TO-DAY’S PROGRAMMES IYA Auckland: 420 metres, 500 watts. 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., afternoon concert; 7.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m., news and reports, etc.; 7.30 p.m., talk by Mr. Norman Kerr on “Physical Culture;” 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., chimes; relay of orchestral items from Rialto Theatre under the direction of Mr. E. C. Engell; soprano solo, “Carmena” (Wilson), Miss E. Bentley; bass solo, “Bandelero” (Stuart), Mr. D. Black; pianoforte solos, selected, Miss R. Satchwell; baritone solo, “The Diver” (Loder), Mr. W. Brough; elocutionary, (a) “An Accident” (Dickens), (b) “The First Word,” Mrs. E. Payne; vocal duet, “When Song is Sweet,” Miss Bentley and Mr. Black; mezzo soprano solo (a) selected, (b) selected, Miss Hansard; weather report and interval; relay from Rialto Theatre; soprano solo, “Ave Maria” (Gounod), Miss E. Bentley; bass solo, “The Trumpeter” (Dix), Mr. Black: pianoforte solo, selected. Miss Satchwell; baritone solos, (a) “Consecration,” (b) “Toreador Song” from “Carmen,” Mr. W. Brough; elocutionary, “The Last Token,” Mrs. Payne; vocal duet, “Turn Ye to Me” (Wilson), Miss Bentley and Mr. Black; mezzo soprano solo, selected, Miss Hansard. * * *

4YA Dunedin: 380 metres. 750 watts. Silent day. * * * 2YK Wellington.— 295 metres, 120 watts 7.45 p.m., market reports and announcements; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., studio concert by the Petone Maori Variety Entertainers and relay of the Paramount Theatre Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Robt. R. Caulton; instrumental medley, selected, Miss Mona Love and Messrs. Mossy Puketapu, Tip and Dan Love; steel guitar solo, selected, Miss Mona Love; humorous duet, selected, Messrs. Tip Love and Mossy Puketapu; instrumental, “Imitation of a Jazz Band,” Miss Mona Love and Messrs. Mossy Puketapu and Dan and Tip Love; vocal solos (a) "Kamate,” (b) “Hine Hine,” Miss C. Young and Maori boys; violin solos (a) “Hungarian Dance No. 5“ (Brahms), (b) “Violin Imitations,” Mr. Kuru Love; elocutionary, selected, Miss May Young; vocal solo, selected, Miss M. Inch; banjo selections, selected, Miss Rene Hosken; vocal solo, selected. Miss R. Parr. 3YA Christchurch:—400 metres, 500 watts. 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., concert; 6.30 p.m. to 7 p.m., children's session; 7.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m., news service; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., relay orchestral music from Crystal Palace Theatre; vocal and instrumental items. • • • TO-MORROW'S PROGRAMMES IYA Auckland: 420 metre's. 500 watts. 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., afternoon concert; 7.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m., news and reports, etc.; book review; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., chimes; relay of overture from Prince' Edward Theatre Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Geo. Poore; baritone solos, (a) “Drake Goes West,” (b) selected, Mr. W. P. Rankin; soprano solo, “Lass with Delicate Air” (Arne), Mrs. Parry; instrumental, selections of Hawaiian Tunes, Lee’s Institute Troop Band; bass solo, “Watcher of the Crags” (Johnston), Mr. P. Dawson; violin solos, (a) “Meditation,” (b) “Capriceio,” Miss H. M. Hulett; mezzo soprano solos, (a) selected, (b) “Lilac Tree,” Miss G. Evans; weather report and interval; relay from Prince Edward Theatre; bass solos, (a) “Tally Ho” (Leoni), (b) “Smuggler’s Song,” Mr. P. Dawson; soprano solos, (a) “Mifanwy,” (b) selected, Mrs. J. Parry; instrumental, selections of Hawaiian Tunes,” Lee’s Institute Troop Band", baritone solo, “King Charles,” Mr. W. P. Rankin; violin solo, “Souvenir,” Mr. H. M. Hulett; elocutionary, “Gunga Din,” Mr. P. Dawson; mezzo soprano solo, selected, Miss G. Evans. • • * 3YA Christchurch: 400 metres, 500 watts. 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., afternoon concert; 7.15 p.m. to 7.30 p.m., news and reports, etc.; 7.30 p.m., talk arranged by Home Economics Association, “Food for the Child, 2-7 years,” by Mrs. John Johnson; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., relay of Liberty Picture Theatre Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Ernest Jamieson; soprano solo, “Lorelei” (Liszt), Miss Thelma Ayres; violin solo, “March” (Raff), Miss Mary Ward; contralto solo, “Will of the Wisp” (Stross), Mrs. C. Dulieu; pianoforte solo, “Cantique d’Amour” (Liszt), Mr. lan Grant; tenor solo, selected, Mr. L. C. Quane; violi-n solo, “Canzonetta” (Godard), Miss Mary Ward; pianoforte solo, “4th Hungarian Rhapsody” (Liszt), Mr. lan Grant; interval; relay of orchestral selections from Liberty Theatre; soprano solo, “Banks of Allan Water” (English), Miss Thelma Ayres; instrumental trio, (a) “Andante” (from D Major symphony) (Haydn), (b) “Norwegischer Tanz” (Greig), Christchurch trio: contralto solos, (a) “Hawthorn” (Brahe), (b) “O Western Wind,” Mrs. C. Dulieu; instrumental trio, (a) “L’ange Conslaeteur” (St. Croix), (b) “Petites Symphoniques” (Danela), Christchurch trio: tenor solo, selected. Mr. L. C. Quane; instrumental trio, “Finale” from Svmphony in E Flat Major (Mozart), Christchurch trio. * * * 4YA Dunedin: 380 metres, 750 watts. 7 p.m. to S p.m., request gramophone recital: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., studio concert and relav of orchestral selections from Empire Theatre Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Chas. Parnell: address, “Hints to Motorists/’ by “Gargoyle.” 2YK Wellington: 295 metres, 120 watts. Silent day.

ACROSS THE TASMAN Australian broadcasting stations transmit as follow: TO-DAY 2BL Sydney: 353 metres, 1,500 watts. Early Evening Session 5.45 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes:' 5.46 p.m., Daddy Longlegs and the kiddies; 6.40 p.m., musical programme from the studio. Special Country Session 7 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Company's report; weather report’ and forecast by courtesy of Government meteorologist; Stock Exchange reports; grain and fodder report (“Sun”); dairy produce report (“Sun”); 7.15 p.m., country news from “Sun;” 7.30 p.m., talk by a member of the St. John Ambulance Brigade; S p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; broadcasters’ topical chorus; 8.3 p.m., Mr. Phil Mountain (comedian); 8.10 p.m., Miss Grace Quine (popular songs); 8.17 p.m., broadcasters’ trio; 8.27 p.m., Mr. A. G. Steel (baritone); 8.34 p.m., broadcasters all sports expert will talk on boxing, 8.49 p.m., Mr. William Everard; 8.56 p.m., resume of following day’s programme; weather report and forecast by courtesy of Mr. C. J. Mares, Government meteorologist; 9 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; 9.1 p.m., Mr. Bobby Watson (comedian); 9.8 p.m., Miss Gladys Verona (soprano); 9.28 p.m., broadcasters’ trio; 9.38 p.m., Mr. Phil Mountain; 9.45 p.m.. Miss Grace Quine; 9.52 p.m., Mr. A. G. Steel; 10 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes: 10.1 p.m., Mr. William Everard; 10.8 p.m., Mr. Bobby Watson; 10.15 p.m., Cec Morrison and his Gloomchasers broadcast from the ballroom of the Bondi Casino; during intervals between dances news renorts by courtesy of the “Sun” will be broadcast; 11 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; National Anthem. • * * 2FC Sydney: 442 metres. Talks to children by “Hello Man;” serial story for elder children; dinner

music; news service; book review by Mr. Gratten Smith; Madame Evelyn Greigr, in a group of negro spirituals with descriptive details; vocal and instrumental items; relay dance music.

3LO Melbourne: 371 metres, 5,000 watts. Entertainment for children; news service; talk under auspices Department of Agriculture; book review by Captain Peters; items by Brunswick City Band: vocal and instrumental items; relay dance * • * 4QG Brisbane: 385 metres. Stories for children by “Little Miss Brisbane;" lecture, “Mutation in Relation to Crop Improvement,” by Mr. J. R. A. McMillan, plant breeder; relav musical play, “The Sheik of Shezadah.” • • * TO-MORROW 2BL Sydney: 353 metres, 1,500 watts. Early Evening Session 5.45 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; 5.46 p.m., Uncle George and the kiddies; 6.40 p.m., musical programme from the studio. Special Country Session 7 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Company’s report; weather report and forecast by courtesy of Government meteorologist; Producers’ Distributing Society’s fruit and vegetable market report; Stock Exchange reports; grain and fodder reports (“Sun”); dairy produce report (“Sun”); 7.15 p.m., country news from the “Sun;” 8 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; broadcasters’ topical chorus: S. p.m., by request of many listeners-in a repetition of the song cycle, “In a Persian Garden” (Liza Lehmann); soloists, Helena Stewart (soprano), Amy Ostinga (contralto), Lance Jeffree (tenor), Peter Sutherland (basso); 8.58 p.m., weather report and forecast by courtesy of Mr. C. J. Mares, Government meteorologist; 9 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; resume of following day’s programme; 9.4 p.m., Mr. C. C. King (mando-cello solos); 9.11 p.m., Miss Marie Maxwell (comedienne); 9.18 p.m., Mr. Hal. Purton (baritone); 9.25 p.m., Miss Beryl Scott (soubrette); 9.32 p.m., Mr. C. C. King; 9.39 p.m., Miss Marie Maxwell; 9.46 p.m., Mr. Hal. Purton; 9.53 p.m., Miss Beryl Scott; 10 p.m., Cec Morrison and his Gloomcliasers broadcast from the ballroom of the Bondi Casino; during intervals between dances news reports by courtesy of the “Sun” will be broadcast; 11 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; National Anthem. NOTES FROM AUSTRALIA What is one to call an official fulfilling the functions of a describer of passing events for broadcasting? “Describer” is ugly and “Announcer” is misleading because an announcer usually only announces things prepared for him. It is difficult to hit precisely the word that will euphoniously fit the function. The British use “Commentator” and call the talk a “commentary.” That is better, but still hardly fills the bill. The Melbourne “Herald” recently called for suggestions in this regard and got some hundreds of replies, none really meeting the situation. It is a function that really needs a suitable word to describe it, and the “mot juste” would be used, not only here, but abroad, for it is coming to be more and more of a necessity to have public events described through the microphone. Newspapers might ask their readers to rack their brains. Stations might put the problem to listeners. In a multitude of counsellors there should be enough wisdom to evolve a suitable term.

U.S.A. BROADCAST STATIONS A number of listeners are turning their attention to American broadcasts. The following larger stations will therefore prove of interest:— KDKA.—East Pittsburg, Po., 309.1 metres, variable high power. KFAB.—i-Lincoln, Neb., 340.7 metres, 1,000 watts. KFI.—Dos Angeles, Calif., 468.5 metres, 4,000 watts. KFKX.—Hastings, 288.3 metres, 5,000 KGO.—Oakland, Calif., 361.2 metres, 4.000 watts. KM OX. —Kirkwood, Mo.. 280.2 metres, 1.500 watts. KOA. —Denver, Colo., 332.4 metres, 5,000 watts. KYW.—Chicago, 535.4 metres, 3,500 watts. WBAL. —Baltimore, 246 metres, 5,000 watts. WBAP. —Texas, 476 metres, 1,500 watts. WBZ.—Springfield, 331 metres, 2,000 watts. WCBD. —Zion, 344.6 metres, 5,000 watts. WCCD.—Minn., 416.4 metres, 5,000 watts. WCX.—Pontiac, 616.9 metres. 5,000 watts. WEAF.-New York, 491.5 metres, 5.000 watts. WEBH.—Chicago, 370 metres, 2,000 watts. WGHP. —Detroit, 270 metres, 1,500 WGY. —Schenectady, N.Y., 379.5 metres, 5,000 watts. WHO.—lowa, 526 metres, 500 watts. . WHT.— Deerfield, 238 metres, 3,500 watts. WJAZ.—Mount Prospect, 322.4 metres, 1.500 watts. WJR.—Pontiac, 516.9 metres, 5,000 watts. WLIB. —Elgin, 111., 302.8 metres, 4,000 watts. In addition to these high-power stations, there are about 30 to 35 other stations all working on at least 1,000 watts, many of which have often been heard in New Zealand. KFEQ.-St. Joseph, Mo.. 267.7 metres. 2,000 watts. KFNF.—Shenandoah, lowa, 461.3 metres, 2,500 watts. KFQA. —St. Louis, Mo., 250.2 metres. 5,000 watts. KFQB. —Fort Worth, Texas, 508.2 metres, 2,500 watts. KFVE.-St. Louis, Mo., 240 metres, 5 000 watts. KGA.—Spokane, Wash., 340.7 metres, 20,000 watts. * >i« * ADDITIONS TO U.S. BROADCASTERS’ * LIST KJR.—Seattle, Wash., 284.4 metres, 20,000 watts KTW.—Seattle, Wash., 454.3 metres, L. 500 watts. KWUC.—Le Mars, lowa, 252 metres, 1.500 watts WBBM.—Chicago. 111.. 255.4 metres, 10,000 watts. WEMC. —Berrien Springs, Mich., 315.6 metres. 4,000 watts. WJZ.—Bound Brook, N.J., 454.3 metres, 50,000 watts. WKBW.—Buffalo, N.Y., 362.5 metres, 5,000 watts. WKRC.—Cincinatti, Ohio, 325.9 and 422.3 metres, 2,500 watts. WLS.—Crete, 111., 344.6 metres, 5,000 watts. WLW. —Harrison, Ohio, 422.3 metres, 5,000 watts. WLWL.—New York, N.Y., 384.4 metres, 5,000 watts. WOAI.—San Antonio, Tex., 394.5 metres, 5,000 watt^.. WOC. —Davenport, lowa, 453.6 metres. 5.000 watts. WORD.—Batavia, 111., 275 metres. 5.000 watts. WPG. —Atlantic City, 299.8 metres. 5.000 watts. WSAl.—Norwood, 0., 325.9 metres, 5,000 watts. WSBC. —Chicago, 111., 258.3 metres, 1.500 watts. WSM.—Nashville, Tenn., 282.8 metres. 5,000 watts. WTAM.—Cleveland, lowa, 5&9.4 metres, 3.500 watts. WTAS.—Batavia, 111., 275.1 metres, 5,000 watts. WWAE.—Chicago, 111., 241.8 metres. 10.000 watts This brings our list of U.S. broadcast stations up-to-date, where stations are rated over 1,000 watts. It will be noted there are many now of 5,000 watts, and quite a few “super” power stations.