5KA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Radio Record, Volume I, Issue 13, 14 October 1927, Page 5

5KA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA

POWER TO BE INCREASED, The sinall-powered South Australian Station SKA, Prospect, has often been heard in New Zealand, and news conies that it is now to have its power increased to 2000 watts. Station 5KA, which is situated at Prospect, South Australia, has recently been merged with the National Musical Federation, of Kithers Buildings, King William Street, Adelaide, = The. latter company was formed a little time ago largely for the purpese of operat-_ ing radio broadcasting and television statious in the Commonwealth, and hopes shortly 10 make an announcement regarding their plans. In the meantine, BKA is to be completely reorganised, with a Vicay to providing a better all-round service. Included in the company’s plats is a complete sporting service. ‘his will include special broadcast descriptions of sporting events, and talks by leading sports authorities, The station at thie present moment is work--ing on comparatively low power on a-wave-leneth of 250 metres. ‘The power will shortly be raised to 2000 watts, and the location of ihe station altered.