IN THE SANATORIUM

Radio Record, Volume I, Issue 3, 5 August 1927, Unnumbered Page

IN THE SANATORIUM

WHAT RADIO MEANS TO THE BOYS. ‘ (To the Editor.) Sir,-I thonght I would like to add my little praise to the new Wellington broadcasting station, First of all, I would like to mention the wonderful time the boys here iad on your initial event, the Ranfurly Shield match. We have a big set here in the lounge, and on that day it was able to supply eight loud speakers and three sets of head *phones. The loud speaker that was placed about 60 feet from my bed had about 20 of the boys around it, and they had a glorious time. ‘So did we on the veranda." Everything came through so clearly, even the announcer’s remarks to the people near him: "Give me a chance and sit down in front,’’ while the crowd were in an uproar. When the crowd cheered the boys cheered, and they conld not have been more excited if they had been at Solway. I can tell you wireless is a boon to a sick man. I have a five-valve set here with me, but as I am away from an aerial I have to use quite a novelty in getting results. I -have a piece of wire two feet long attached to the mattress I sleep on, for an aerial, and for earthing I have a piece of insulated wire attached to the conduit on the wall. I get wonderful results from 2YA, and I had the opening night through quite good, a little fading at times, but when I have had it going since it has been excellent. I would like to mention I am very pleased with the first copy of the "N.Z. Radio Record," for which I am a subscriber, and I think it will fill a long-felt want. I wish yon all future success.-Yours truly.

A. T.

GRIFFIN