Hawke's Bay Notes

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 32, 22 February 1929, Page 9

Hawke's Bay Notes

ONGRATULATIONS to 2YA on the Allan Wilkie broadeasits. "The Merry Wives" came through to Hastings in great form and all listeners enjoyed their hearty laughter, but the disappointment was that the broadcast did not last longer. Mr. Wilkie’s talk on the Sunday night was also well received. The big station made many local friends with the description of the swimming championships, and once more proved that it is alive to the wants of listeners. ONDITIONS for reception lately have been slightly on the mend, and with the approach of winter they should further improve, although on the whole last winter was nothing to rave over. Static has not been so heavy of late and DX seekers have been on the job.

-_-* Last Saturday night the listened through the description of La Barba-Smith boxing contest at Sx ney, and although static was fered, volume was good. [MPROVED reception from 227, P merston North, has been note during the past few weeks. Local listeners are now looking for ward to the opening of the New PR mouth station, for it is felt that in this district there is much room for improvement in reception, particularly from 2YA, and if the New Plymouth station is a success it may lead to a similar development in this quarter. R. BALL, the editor-announcer, has accepted the invitation to visit this district, but the R.B.C. now advises that the visit cannot take place until April. On the principle of "half a loaf,’ etc, the local radio society appreciates the fact that the company is prepared to allow Mr. Ball to come through, but it is regretted that his visit could not be made sooner -for, of course, by April conditions should show a big improvement on what it is at present. However, even in April local listeners are satisfied that Mr. Ball will come to the conclusion that reception from 2YA. still leaves m to be desired, BY the time these notes are read, the H.B. Radio Society will have had its next meeting, and the ladies’ night will be in the realms of the past. There is every prospect of the latter being a great success. A fine programme has been arranged and a big hall specially booked. The musical programme will be followed by supper and then dance will be set going, so everyone likely to enjoy themselves. . eeanomeiaen 7 --