AERIALISMS

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 871, 15 January 1930, Page 14

AERIALISMS

A new method of obtaining foreign programmes is being made use of in America. Instead of using relay lines, or picking up the transmissions of other stations and broadcasting them, foreign programmes are now electrically recorded on discs of the type used in talking picture productions. The chief object of the recorded radio programme is to dispense with the costly wire lines generally used in “chain” broadcast programmes. By making duplicate “prints” of each recording, for distribution to the various stations conveying the programme, the sponsors of the broadcast expect to get the same effect as putting it on the air by the usual wireline relay method. Sound recording apparatus has been sent to Europe and will travel from city to city, making recordings of various English bands, and singers and orchestras on the Continent. There is a possibility that the Australian Government will sanction the construction of an additional B class station in Sydney and Melbourne. A special committee has been appointed by the Federal Government to consider the whole question of broadcasting in Australia. In the meantime, It is proposed to renew the licences of B stations (expiring in January) for a period of one year, subject to certain restrictions. Other commercial organisations and firms in Sydney and Melbourne are pressing the Government for k. decision on the question of additional B stations. Station SCL Adelaide has been taking a plebiscite on the type of music most desired by listeners. The results show that old-time music is the most popular, 7,610 listeners voting in favour of it. The voting, which was taken on a preferential basis, gave 6,970 votes for operatic numbers, and modern or dance music received 6,731, while classical music obtained only 3,491.