ON the AIR

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 79, 24 June 1927, Page 12

ON the AIR

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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; 6.3 U p.m. to 7 p.m., children’s session; <.ld p.m. to 7.45 p.m., news and reports, etc.; 7.30 p.m., talk by Mr. Geo. Campbell on “Motoring;” 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., chimes; relay of concert from Messrs. John Courts, Ltd.; contralto solo, “Ave Maria” (Schubert), Miss M. Green; organ and vocal selections, Mr. A. E. Wilson and Mr. W. Meredith weather report and interval; relay of orchestral selections from Prince Edward Theatre Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Geo. Poore; soprano solos, (a) selected, (b) selected, Miss O. Blomfield; contralto solo, “Sands of Dee,” Miss M Green; vocal duet, “What are the Wild Waves Saying,” Miss O. Blomfield and Miss Green, organ recital and vocal selections, Mr. A. E. Wilson and Mr. W. Meredith. * * * 3YA Christchurch: 405 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.; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m,, relay of orchestral selections from Grand Picture Theatre Orchestra; two part song, “Merrily Singing” (del Valle, de Paz), Glee Club Party; part song in canon, “When Evening Shadows Lengthen” (Martini), Glee Club Party; tenor solo, “Ah! Moon of my Delight” from “Persian Garden” suite (Lehmann), Mr. G. M. Fawcett; three part song, “Night Sinks on the Wave” (Smart), Glee Club; mezzo soprano solos, (a) “Ever a Day” (Mack), (b) “Cuckoo Clock” (Schafer), Mrs. Stephen Parr; ’cello solo, “Nocturne” (Gotterman), Mrs. John Guthrie; vocal duet, “In Springtime” (Newton), Mrs. W. Tait and Mrs. H. Bowker; three part song, “Golden Sands” (Shafp), Glee Club; tenor solos, (a) selected, (b) “You Are All That is Lovely and Light” (Finden), Mr. G. M. Fawcett; contralto solo, selected, Mrs. E. W. Pidgeon; two part song, “The Angel” (Rubenstein), Glee Club; pianoforte solo, ’ Waltz” (Sigstojowski), Mrs. J. E. Russell; part song, from the cantata “The Winds” (Horrocks), Glee Club; soprano solo, “Butterflies” (Corbett), Mrs. H. Bowker; ’cello solo, “Nina,” Mrs. J. Guthrie; mezzo soprano solo, “Laugh and Sing” (Drummond), Mrs. W. Woodward; three part glee in canon, “Sing Me a Song of Spring” (Martini), Glee Club; contralto solo, selected, Mrs. E. W. Pidgeon; pianoforte solos, (a) “Romance” (Macdow'ell), (b) “Bogies and Sprites That Gambol by Night” (Parry), Mrs. J. E. Russell; three part song, “Protect Us Through the Coming Night” (Curschman), Glee Club. • • • 4YA Dunedin:—— 435 metres, 750 watts. 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., afternoon concert; Town Hall chimes; His Master’s Voice recital; relay of orchestral selections from the Savoy Orchestra; studio music; cookery talk by Miss M. Puechegud on “How to Prepare and Serve a Threecourse Dinner” (French style); relay from the Savoy Orchestra; His Master’s Voice recital; 7 p.m. to 7.30 p.m., . children’s session, Aunt Diana; 7.30 p.m. to 7.45 p.m., news and market reports; 8 -p.m. to 10 p.m., studio concert; 8.45 p.m., address under the auspices of the W.E.A. “The Drama,” by Mr. A. Brotherton, M.A.; relay of dance music from the Savoy by Ern. Beacham and his orchestra. * * * 2YK Wellington: 295 metres, 120 watts. 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., studio concert and relay of Manuel Hyman’s Exhibition Band from the New Adelphi Cabaret; 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., children’s session, Aunt Jo and Uncles Ernest and Bill; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., studio concert and relay of Manuel Hyman’s Exhibition Band from the New Adelphi Cabaret. TO-MORROW 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, sporting results. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Chimes; relay of overture from Strand Theatre Orchestra under the direction of Eve Bentley; baritone solo, “Song of the Volga Boatmen,” Mr. F. Baker; pianoforte solo, “Finlandia” (Sibelius), Studio Pianist; soprano solos (a) “Jewel Song” from “Faust,” (b) “Fairy Pipers,” Miss I. Holmes; baritone solos (a) “Reuben Ranzo” (Coates), (b) “King Charles” (White), Mr. F. Baker; pianoforte solos, (a) “Rustle of Spring” (Sindin), (b) “Valse Arabesque” (Chaminade), Studio Pianist. Weather report and interval. Relay of dance music from “Click-Clack Cabaret,” under the direction of Mr. Walter Smith. * * * 3YA Christchurch: 405 metres, 500 watts. 2.45 p.m., relay from Lancaster Park of description of football match Christchurch versus Old Boys; 6.30 p.m. to 7 p.m., children’s session, Uncle Jack and Uncle Sam; 7.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m., sports results and news and reports. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Chimes; relayof orchestral selections from Liberty Picture Theatre Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Ernest Jamieson; comic solo, “Vat a Game, Oi! Oi!” (Alston), Mr. P. Jones; pipes, Scottish Melodies on Highland War Pipes, Mr. J. A. Patterson; contralto solo, “The Garden of Sleep” (Adams), Miss Nellie Lowe; steel guitar, “On the Beach at Waikikihi,” Mr. F. R. Munroe; comic recitation, “The Presentation of Prizes” (Fife), Mr. Alec Dey; pipes, Scottish Melodies on Highland War Pipes,” Mr. J. A. Patterson; contralto solo, “Come Back to Erin” (Claribel), Miss Nellie Lowe; comic solo, “As a Porcupine Pines for its Pork” (Paganucci), Mr. P. Jones; steel guitar, “Plantation Airs,” Mr. F. R. Munroe; comic recitation, “The General Trend” from “Meanderings of Monty,” Mr. Alec Dey. Interval. Relay of jazz music from Winter Gardens by Mr. W. Bailey’s Band. * N * * 4YA Dunedin: 435 metres, 750 watts. Silent day. 2YK Wellington: 295 metres, 120 watts. Silent day. ACROSS THE TASMAN Australian broadcasting stations transmit as follow: — TO-DAY 2BL Sydney: 353 metres, 5,000 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 Co.’s report; weather report and forecast by courtesy of Government meteorologist; Producers’ Distrbuting Society's fruit and vegetable market report; Stock Exchange reports; grain and fodder report (“Sun”); dairy produce report (“Sun”); 7.15 p.m., country news from the “Sun;” 7.20 p.m., talk by a member of the Metropolitan Soccer Association on “The Prospects of Saturday’s Football Match;” 7.30 p.m., talk on “Gardening Science” by Mr. Cooper, park superintendant City Council; 8 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; Broadcasters’ Topical Chorus; 8.3 p.m., Mr. Dick Matthews (light comedian); 8.10 p.m., Mr. Andrew Betts (baritone); 8.17 p.m., the Ahad Duo (steel guitars); 8.24 p.m., Miss Ethel Friend (contralto); 8.31 p.m., Broadcasters’ all sports expert will talk on “Football;” 8.46 p.m., Mr. Stan Cartnell (comedian); 8.53 p.m., Mr. Norman Wright (tenor); 9.0 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; resume of following day’s programme; weather report and forecast by courtesy of Mr.. C. J. Mares,,

Government meteorologist; 9.6 p.m., Broadcasters* Trio; 9.16 p.m.. Miss Mab Fotheringham (soubrette); 9.23 p.m., Mr. Reg. Harrison (comedian); 9.30 p.m., the sporting editor of the “Sun” will talk on the prospects of Saturday’s racing; 9.50 p.m., Mr. Dick Matthews; 9.57 p.m., Mr. Andrew Betts; 10.4 p.m., the Ahad Duo; 10.31 p.m., Miss Ethel Friend; 10. IS p.m., Broadcasters’ Trio; 10.25 p.m., Mr. Stan Cartnell; 10.32 p.m., Mr. Norman Wright; 10.39 p.m.. Miss Mab Fotheringham; 10.46 p.m., Mr. Reg. Harrison: 10.53 p.m.. Broadcasters’ Trio; II p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; National Anthem. • * * 2FC Sydney: 442 metres, 5,000 watts. 7.15 p.m., entertainment for children; dinner music; 8.30 p.m., news service; 9.30 p.m., concert programme, including relay first act of musical comedy “Madame Pompadour” from Theatre Royal; talk on bridge by Mr. Graham Kent; vocal and instrumental items; relay dance music. * * * 3LO Melbourne: 371 metres, 5,000 watts. 7 p.m., entertainment for children: 8 p.m., news service; 8.45 p.m., talk under auspices Department of Agriculture; 9 p.m., concert programme, including items by studio orchestra; selections by Collingwood Citizens’ Band; vocal and instrumental items. 4QG Brisbane: 385 metres, 5,000 watts. 8 p.m., stories for children by “The Sandman;” 8.30 p.m., news service; 9.15 p.m., relay musical session under auspices W.E.A.: selections by studio orchestra; vocal and instrumental items. TO-MORROW 2BL, Sydney.— 353 metres, 5,000 watts. 5 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; 5.1 p.m., racing resume; 5.5 p.m., close down. 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; 7.15 p.m., results of all sporting informaton including racing, bowls, tennis, athletics, by courtesy of the “Sun;” 7.30 p.m., country news from the “Sun;” 8 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; Broadcasters’ Topical Chortis; 8.3 p.m., sporting programme with musical items by the following artists: Bertha Waters (soprano), Edna Lister (contralto), Nellie M. Ferguson (songs at the piano), Travers McGuire (baritone) and Broadcasters’ Trio; 10.15 p.m., the Ambassadors’ dance band broadcast from the Ambassadors: during intervals between dances “Sun” news will be broadcast; 12 midnight, G.P.O. clock and chimes; National Anthem. • * * NOTES It is now officially announced that thenew Wellington station 2YA will not be opened until July 16. The Dutch station PCJJ will relay 2LO London, Pars and Luxemburg tomorrow morning from 2.30 to 7.30 a.m. Auckland listeners who are sufficiently enthusiastic to tune in to this station should be well repaid. U.S.A. BROADCAST STATIONS A number of listeners are turning thqir attention to American broadcasts. The following larger stations will therefore prove of interest:— KDKA.—East Pittsburg, Po., 309.1 metres, variable high power. KFAB.—Lincoln, Neb., 340.7 metres, 1,000 watts. KFI.—Los Angeles, Calif., 468.5 metres, 4,000 watts. KFKX. —Hastings, 288.3 metres, 5,000 KGO. —Oakland, Calif., 361.2 metres, 4,000 watts. KMOX.—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, 6,000 watts. WCX.-—Pontiac, 516.9 metres, 5,000 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. WLlß.—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., 280.2 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. * * * ADDITIONS TO U.S. BROADCASTERS’ LIST KJR.—Seattle, Wash., 284.4 metres, 20,000 watts. KTW.. —Seattle, Wash., 454.3 metres, 1,500 watts. KWUC. —Le Mars, lowa, 252 metres, 1.500 watts. WBBM.—Chicago, 111., 255.4 metres, 10,000 watts. WEMC. —Berrien Springs, Mich., 315. C metres. 4,000 watts. WJZ.—Bound Brook, N.J., 454.3 metres, 50,000 wiatts. 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 watts. WOC.—Davenport, lowa, 483.6 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., 288.3 metres, WSM.—Nashville, Tenn., 282.8 metres. 5,000 watts. WTAM.—Cleveland, lowa, 389.4 metres, 3.500 watts. WTAS. —Batavia, 111., metres, 5,000 watts. WW AE.—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.