NOTES FROM HAWKE'S BAY

Radio Record, Volume I, Issue 44, 18 May 1928, Page 14

NOTES FROM HAWKE'S BAY

INCE the appearance of the last notes from these parts, reception conditions have greatly improved, and after the long spell of static which was recently experienced, the change once more eliminates that feeling of disgust when radio is mentioned. Kivery one up this way is singing the praises of 2YA’s studio orchestra, and from third on the list, the Wellington station goes up to the top for popularity. This is due solely to the orchestra, and through this the Broadcasting Company should not only satisfy listeners but should add to the army of licenses. 2YA’s orchestra makes radio worth while. Their presentation of Chu Chin Chow selections on Saturday night was one of the finest broadcasts. heard here, 2YA does not fade as regularly as of yore, but it is still less clear than either 1YA or 3YA. The children’s hours from all New Zealand stations are very popular up here with adults as well as the kiddies, and the writer has been asked if there is any possibility of the children's radio express trips being taken again this winter. With Uncle Jasper and "Spot" on board, the train journeys were very enjoyable. Verhaps the R.B.C. can answer the query. The 11.3, Radio Society is getting on slowly with its canvas for funds for the set for the Hastings Hospital, and over £50 is now in hand. It is hoped to bring the total to at least £200 before the end of this month. LISTENER in the Iastings district recently had an experience which might be beneficial for others to note. He was greatly interfered with by power-line leaks, and finally sent a lawyer's letter to the local body concerned threatening legal action as a test case, if something was not done to remedy the trouble. Four days after the local body received the ‘letter, the interference which had been continuous for about seven weeks disappeared. That was three weeks ago, and it hasn't come back yet. TPuE Napier Radio Society, which has been inactive for several months, promises to come alive again in the near future, There is talk of a fusion between the Napier and Hastings societies, with the idea of forming one big body. The idea is worth thinking about, as the two towns are so close together, "us Australian stations have been 1 coming in. with great strength lately, and 20K has been audible at good loudspeaker strength in the late evenings, LEASURE is expressed locally at the R.B.C.’s decision to give Sunday afternoon transmissions from 2YA. The Wellington station comes through here with -good strength in the day time, but is not up to the expected mark in the dark,