Auckland Notes

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 13, 23 November 1928, Page 3

Auckland Notes

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Listener

ARIOUS radio competitions exercise an indubitable fascination for a large body of listeners. The attractiveness of the two mystery nights at 1YA has already demonstrated this, and interest promises to be even keener when the "popularity" competition eventuates on Wednesday next. So many who tune in regularly have most pronounced opinions upon the types of musical fare which they like that’ the evidence gained from their opinions should be of the utmost value, There is no doubt that the expression will be’ tendered freely. [2 has been really a wonderful week for Auckland radio folk. 1YA achieved further distinction on Armistice evening, and during the small hours of the following morning, when it brought London within the range of audibility of tens of thousands who had never heard the like before. In the city next day the reception of 5SW and its re-broadeast was a topic of general conversation, and congratulatory messages were showered upon the station and its staff. The generally expressed desire was "Do it again." There is no doubt that. 1YA will, as soon as a fitting occasion offers, for one success is bound to lead to others. _As a result of several most meritorious achievements during recent weeks, dealers are looking forward to an increased radio trade for this Christmas season, and no doubt they will experience it. . Broadcasting is digging itself in impregnably.