RADIO REVIEW

New Zealand Listener, Volume 4, Issue 79, 27 December 1940, Page 41

RADIO REVIEW

Contributed by

N.Z. DX R.A. Inc.

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BBC " Digs In" Sometimes the hollow "tone" of Daventry transmissions makes one wonder if the normal outlets are being used, or if the broadcast originates at some other location. Commenting on the BBC’s bomb-proof underground studios at secret locations in England, "Radio and Television" (U.S.A.) says: "Whether or not the Nazi bombers drop tons of explosives on Great Britain, England’s radio voice will continue to be heard throughout the world. To defend this (secret) broadcasting system still further, anti-aircraft batteries supported by machine-gun nests have been installed in the vicinity of the hidden studios. These studios are protected by thick layers of reinforced concrete, and are so sound-proofed that programmes may be presented even during heavy artillery bombardments." (The BBC transmitters are rated by the Americans as the best in Europe:-DX Ed.) News for the Chinese An American writer who is an ardent supporter of China’s cause, keeps the Chinese in touch with world events by copying American news. This reporter is Miss Agnes Smedley. Her method is to take notes from KGEI’s shortwave news bulletins. After being transcribed, the notes are turned over to an interpreter and in turn are heard over Chinese radio stations. This girl reporter once taught school in Colorado -a less exciting career than her present one. Among the Stars "Amos" (Freeman F. Gosden) of the famous "Amos ’n’ Andy" radio team is the licensee of amateur radio station W6QUT. James Stewart, movie star, has a transmitter on his private ’plane-the radio call is KHJIM. Shortwave Notes "The Lucky Strike Hit Parade" is again being heard from the United States on Sundays from 5 p.m. Look for it on stations KEE at 7.825 mec or KEI, 9.49 me. Bea Wain is the usual vocalist with Mark -Warnow’s Symphony Orchestra. VLW, Perth, has been heard on a new frequency of 9.56 mc, and usually reaches good strength by 11.45 p.m., when a news session is given. "Ferryboat Serenade" is the most popular new tune at present, say the American dance-band leaders. Another New One YSP2 on 6.575 mec. is a new station located at San Salvador and should be heard up to 5 p.m, Gongs are used as identification, with anmnouncements in Spanish. "China Radio" This all-Chinese amateur radio magazine continues to reach us as usual, Evidently the Japanese "crusade" has not yet upset the "ham" game in China.