ON the AIR

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 103, 22 July 1927, Page 14

ON the AIR

Fare for Listeners-In New Zealand broadcasting stations transmit as . follow: TO-DAY’S PROGRAMMES IYA Auckland: 333 metres, 500 watts. 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., afternoon concert; 6.30 p.m. to 7 p.m., children’s session; 7.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m., news and reports, etc.; S p.m. to 10 p.m., chimes; relay of concert from Messrs. John Courts, Ltd.; pianoforte solo, “Pathetique Sonata” (Beethoven), Mr. Cyril Towsey; baritone solos, (a) “Lorraine Lorraine Loree,” (b) “The Christening,” Mr. Barry Coney; soprano solo, “Homing”* (Del Riego), Mrs. Cyril Towsey; pianoforte solo, “Pi'elude No. 17 in A Flat” (Chopin), Mr. C. Towsey; baritone solo, “Linden Lea” (Williams), Mr. Barry Coney; soprano solo,, “Sing, Break into Song” (Mallinson), Mrs. C. Towsey; weather report and interval; organ recital by Mr. A. E. Wilson, assisted by Mr. W. Turley (tenor). 2YA Wellington: 420 metres, 5,000 watts. Silent day. 3YA Christchurch: 306 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., chimes; relay of orchestral selections from Grand Picture Theare Orchestra under the direction of Mrs. Black; tenor solos, (a) “Awake,” (b) “Mighon! Here is April” (Del Riego), Mr. Harold Prescott; pianoforte solo, “Fantasia Impromptu, Op. 66” (Chopin), Mrs. Gladys Clarke, A.T.C.L.; mezzo soprano solo, “I Love the Jocund Dance,” Mrs. Harold Prescott; violin solo, “Minuet in G” (Beethoven), Mr. R. Clarke; vocal duet, “Awake!” (Pellissier), Mr. and Mrs. Harold Prescott; soprano solo, “Ring! Bells Ring!” (Day), Miss G. Harris; tenor solo, “Ah! Moon of Mv Delight.” from “A Persian Garden” (Lehmann), Mr. Harold Prescott: violin solo, “Kuywiak” (Weiniavski), Mr. R. Clarke; soprano solo, “Laugh and Sing” (Drummond). Miss Gladys Harris: tenor solo, “Onaway! Awake,” Mr. Harold Prescott; pianoforte solo, “Moto Continuo” (Weber), Mrs Gladys Clarke, A.T.C.L.: mezzo soprano ! solo, “Doris.” Mrs. Harold Prescott; talk on “Football” by Mr. J. K. Malonev: relay of organ recital by Mr. Raynor White, F.L.C.M.: “Chorale in C Minor” (Bach), “Military March” (Weley), “Andante in D Flat” (Durand). “Trio in F” (Beethoven), “With Verdure Clad” from “The Creation” (Haydn). “Prelude” (Chooin), “Query and Reply” (Mcßernid), “March Romaine” (Gounod). 4YA Dunedin: 463 metres, 250 watts. 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., afternoon session; Town Hall chimes; His Master’s Voice recital; selected studio numbers; afternoon tea music from the Savoy; “Cookery Hints” by Miss M. Puechegud. social notes: 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 reports, etc.; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.. Town Hall chimes; studio concert; 8.45 p.m., address under the auspices of the Workers’ Educational Association; 9 p.m., dance music relayed from the Savoy by Ern. Beacham and his orchestra. ACROSS THE TASMAN Australian broadcasting stations transmit as follow: TO-DAY 2BL Sydney: 353 metres, 5,000 watts. 5.45 p.m., clock and chimes; Uncle Bass and the kiddies; 6.30 p.m., studio concert; 7.15 p.m., news'from the “Sun;” 7.30 p.m., talk on “Gardening” by Mr. Cooper, park superintendent of the Sydney Council; 8 p.m., Broadcasters’ Topical Chorus; an hour’s programme by Cossor valves; Broadcasters’ Light Orchestra; studio concert, including Mr. L. Jeffree (tenor). Miss Amy Ostinga (contralto), Mr. B. Roberts (entertainer and humorist at the piano), a talk on “Football” by the all sports expert, Mr. P. Sutherland (basso), Mr. R. Watson, Miss D. Manning and Mr. H. Graham in songs and stories. ** ' * 4QG Brisbane: 385 metres, 5,000 watts. 6 p.m., “Daily Standard” news; announcements; 6.30 p.m., bedtime stories by “The Sandman;” 7.45 p.m., the W.E.A. music class: Mr. Archie Day (piano), Mr Erich Hayne (violin); 9.15 p.m., male chorus, “Strike the Lyre,” Silkstone Apollo Club; tenor solo, Mr. A. Wilcox; male chorus, “The Reapers’ Chorus,” Apollo Club; elocutionary item, Mr. D. Owen; chorus, “Rest Dearest Rest,” Apollo Club; song, “Away in Athlone” (Lohr), Mr. A. E. Little; chorus, “Awake Aeolian Lyre,” Apollo Club; duet, “The Minute Gun at Sea,” Messrs. Westwood and Morris; chorus. “The Long Day Closes” (Sullivan). Apollo Club: song. “If It Takes a Thousand Years,” Mr. A. Elliott; chorus, “Belinda’s Dog,” Apollo Club; pianoforte solo, “Valse Brilliant,” Miss Thelma Marsh: choruses, “The Dear Little Shamrock” and “The Spartan Heroes.” * * * 2FC Sydney: 442 metres, 5,000 watts. 5.45 p.m., talks to children by “Hello Man;” serial story for elder children; dinner music; 7 p.m., news service; 8 p.m., concert programme, including orchestral music; vocal and instrumental items; relay of dance music. * * * 3LO Melbourne: 371 metres, 5,000 watts. 5.30 p.m., entertainment for children; 6.45 p.m., news service; 7.15 p.m., talks under auspices Department of Agriculture; 7.30 p.m., concert programme, including selections by studio orchestra; selections by Collingwood Citizens’ Band; relay of selections by Melbourne Choral Union; vocal and instrumental items; dance music. TO-MORROW 2BL Sydney: 353 metres, 5,000 watts. 5.45 p.m., clock and chimes; Uncle Bass and the kiddies; 6.30 p.m., studio

programme; 7.15 p.m., sporting results; 7.30 p.m., news from the “Sun;” 8 p.m., studio concert, including Broadcasters’ Topical Chorus, Miss D. Ward (soprano), Miss G. Saville (contralto), Madame de Vant (impersonator), Mr. W. E. Lewis (baritone), and Broadcasters’ Instrumental Trio; 10.15 p.m., relay of the Ambassadors’ Jazz Band with “Sun” news in the intervals until midnight. * * * 4QG Brisbane: 385 metres, 5,000 watts. 6.30 p.m., bedtime stories by Uncle Ben and Uncle Mike; 8 p.m., overture, “Coppelia,” the quartette; violin solo, “Plaintive Melody,” Miss Enid Stuart; solo, “Sunshine and Rain,” Miss Margery Stuart; piano solos, (a) “Scherzino,” (b) “Ragamuffin,” Miss Erica Stuart; string quartette, “Slumber Song,” the quartette; viola solo, “Nocturne,” Mrs. Stuart; solo, “Ave Maria,” Miss Margery Stuart (violin obbligato by Miss Enid Stuart); ’cello solos, (a) “Traumerei,” (b) “Aria,” Miss Margery Stuart; violin solo, “Slavonic Fantasie,” Miss Erica Stuart; quartette, “P’lower Waltz,” the quartette; 9 p.m., relay of dance music from Lennon’s ballroom until 10 p.m. Note: Times given are all Australian. For New Zealand time add 1J hours in each case. NOTES A listener-in at Devonport reports that the Californian sation KFON has been received with about the same strength as 3LO on the last few nights. These transmissions come through from 6.15 p.m. to 7.15 p.m. New Zealand time. This enthusiast has also received the Adelaide station SKA. The modulation is said to be perfect, and programmes are of a high quality.

U.S.A. BROADCAST STATIONS

A number of listeners are turning their attention to American broadcasts. The following larger stations will therefore Drove 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, 6,000 watts. 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. 6,000 watts WCCD —Minn., 416.4 metres. 5.000 watts. WCX.—Pontiac. 616.9 metres. 6.000 watts. WEAF.—New York, 491.5 metres, 5.000 watts. WEBH.—Chicago. 370 metres, 2.000 watts. WG HP.—Detroit. 270 metres. 1,500 watts. 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. 616.9 metres. 6.000 watts. WLlß.—Elgin. 111., 302.8 metres. 4.000 watts. In addition to these hlgh-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. 608.2 metres, 2.500 watts. KFVE.-St Louis, Mo., 240 metres, 5.000 watts. KG A.—Spokane, Wash., 340.7 metres, 20.000 watts.