Round the World on Short Wave

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 16, 2 November 1928, Page 32

Round the World on Short Wave

Notes of special value to short-wave enthusiasts are contributed weekly to the "Radio Record" by Mr. F. W. Sellens, Northland, Wellington. Observations from others are welcomed.

Mr. EF. W. Sellens (Northland) writes : A SHORT-WAVE broadcasting station has recently been erected in Copenhagen. ‘This station belongs to one of the leading wireless papers in that city, and was built, and is operated entirely, by the technical staff of this periodical, Test transmissions are being carried out on a wave of 78.5 metres on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. New Zealand summer time. Reports are asked for to be sent to "Radio- . posten," 10 Snaregade, Copenhagen K., or via RSGB-EDR. It is also reported that the Norwegjan Broadcasting Company "Kringhastingselskapet," will in a few weeks commence short-wave transmission on a wave-length of 30 metres from Bergen, Norway. 2M. Sydney, during a talk to 2X AF, one evening recently, stated that AGB, Nauen, Germany, would be transmitting telephony on 26.3 metres about next February. 2ME were heard calling this German station last week and arranging a schedule for the following day. SPENT the last week-end in Christchurch, and was able for the first time to compare reception on shortwaves in that city with Wellington. | With the short-wave receiver owned by Mr. R. T. Stanton, Sydenham, it w: possible to bring in stronger. than is possible in Wellington, that is, using the same number of valves, detector, and two audio. In talking with an operator with knowledge of reception in both cities, he said that to listen in Christchurch was equal to another valve compared with Wellington. This, I should say, is about the difference, judging by results during wy brief stay. _ There has been plenty of static during the past week. TLO, Nairobi, has been heard several times, but is seldom free from static and morse interference. Saturday, October 29. SSW was R7 at 7.50 a.m. Statice very bad. 2XAD at 1.80 p.m., when first tuned in, was R2. This increased to RS by 4 p.m., and remained at that till signing off at 5.38 p.m. Mr. Al. Smith, the Democratic candidate, was speaking at Chicago till 3 pm. This was heard from both 2XAD and KDKA. The band of the 131st Regiment were heard after the speech. The last hour was devoted to dance music from the Hotel St. Regis Roof Orchestra. KDKA, was not readable till about 2.30 p.m., when it was found they were broadcasting the same political tulk as 2XAD. They afterwards relayed a progyamme from the Italian Room, William Penn Hotel. Strength RT when signing off at 4.37 p.m. PCJJ was held from + p.m. till 6 -e

p.m., the maximum volume being R6. Statice was very bad. 2AJ, Wellington, was the only amateur heard. Sunday, October 21. 2B1, Wellington, was heard in Christchurch at 2 pm. at R6. YZNAT was quite good speaker strength from 4.30. p.m. till 5 p.m. with dance music. After this. a television test was carried out for the benetit of Canadian amateurs. The announcer gave the names of the people to-be "televised." some artists of WGY. He said the "lookers in" would see their faces "if they were lucky." KDKA were heard, but were much weaker than usual, GAG, Perth. came in well at good strength, as did RIM, but static was too, bad for enjoyable reception. Monday, October 22. 310. Melbourne, was good volume from 8-9 a.m., but was marred by static. Tuesday, October 23. At 9.50 p.m. 3ZK, Victoria, came in very good at R&8, being 100 per cent. readable. Wednesday, October 24. PCJJ from 5 a.m. till 5.380 asm. was at its best, being RS. After volume hegan to decrease. being R5-6 at 7.45 a.m. At 5.20 a.m. TLO, Nairobi, at R-4-5, was good. There wus slight rapid fading. Static was not so bad as usual on this station, but morse interference was as bad as ever. , DSW started at 7 a.m. with Big Ben. \ talk by a lady followed. The title of her address was not heard, but it was about women and work. At 8 pun. 2NXAF and 2MP were picked up, testing duplex telephony. The Australian station was the strongest at R9, 2XAF heing about RS. The power of each station was stated to be about 18 kilowatts. 2ME told the Yank that they were going to broadcast "Australia’s greatest horse race, the Melbourne Cup" on November 6, at 3 p.m., Sydney time, on this wave-length (28.5 metres). . At 10.30 p.m. ANE, Java, 15.95 metres, joined in with talks to 2ME and some music. Strength R& TCW, Hobart, Tasmania, was testing. , Thursday; October 25. 5.30 a.m., TLO, talk was heard at R4. Statice was as loud, PCL was RT, transmitting gramophone records. Statice very bad. At 7 a.m. the Chelmsford = station

opened up with "SSW, Chelmsford, now going over to London for the chimes of Big Ben and the programme of that station." The striking of the clock was followed with a talk by Sir Edward Crow. BZ4C, Christchurch. was testing on 50 metres during the evening. GAG. Perth, on 32.5 metres, was good strength, but spoilt by morse. ANE, Java, at R7-8, was very clear and steady with some musical items. Friday, October 26, PCJJ was excellent from °5.30 an. till 7.30 am. Strength from RSs. to start, and R6 at 7.30 a.m. SSW and AXAD were chatting at 5.30 am. Only the English station could be heard. This test finished before 6 a.m. At 7 a.m. Big Ben was heard, followed by a talk by Lady about country life. At 7.25 a.m. TXAD- was heard at R+4 transmitting orchestral music. A station, probably KDKA on 25.4 metres. was also heard about 7.30 a.m. at R38 with rapid fading. 2ME at RS and 2NAF at RT-S were tuned in at 6.45 p.m. There was some static which was very bad in Sydney, as 2ME were heard to say that it was hard to read 2NAF as static was maximum. Later, ANE came into the conversation, ealling both 2ME and 2NAF, The Java station on 15.98 metres was the only one free of static. 38QT. Victoria, just above 338 metres, was good at RSs. 12.30 a.m., Big Ben striking the half-hour, followed = by organ music without any announcement. Rod. Another Report.

Mr. J. D. O'Loughlin (Musterton) writes:-On Sunday. October 21. 2XAD was the loudest I have heard him for a long time. He was very steady and the programme enjoyable. The "Lucky Strike" cigarette people put over an hour of variety enterftainment. At 5 pan. a 40-minute television broadeast for Canadian listeners was commenced. A strong vipple was super: imposed on the carrier. Amuatetrs heard included 8CM, 2AH. 2GA, 2BI, 2AK (7) and 2AB. 3LO was RS on Monday morning. 2PXNAF and 2M were testing on Monday night. Static was very bad. ANKE was also working 2XNAF, atmospherics being entirely absent on his wave. PCJJ was very enjoyable on Wednesday and Friday at R&. 2ME and 2NAF were again testing on WednesGay at 7.45 pm. 1AJ at RS and 3AR at R9 were also on the air. PCLIL and TLO, Nairobi. were heard, but were spoilt by Morse. Two Australian amateurs, 2HG and 2GQ, Canberra, also came over well. , This evening-Friday-at 5.45 2X APF at 9 is calling 2MEN and playing records.