Christchurch Proud of 3YA

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 34, 8 March 1929, Page 7

Christchurch Proud of 3YA

L eeeeeeend Some Complimentary Remarks S a broadcasting station, 3YA stands high in popular esteem, not only in Christchurch but throughout New Zealand. Christchurch is justly proud of 3YA, and realises what an asset it is to have a first-class broadcast ing station. Excellent reports are continually being received from many parts of New Zealand concerning 3YA’s programmes and transmissions. Recently, "Aerial" the radio editor of the Christchurch "Star," which has been for years a recognised journalistic authority on matters pertaining to broadcasting, published the followings: N couver:.tion the other day with @ wireless enthusiast who is much "on the road" in New Zealand, and who makes frequent trips across to Australa, "Aerial" heard a very emphatic reference to 8YA’s_ transmissions. The enthusiast referred to ig the proud possessor of a powerful "portable," but, he stated, he takes every opportunity that comes his way, of listening in on brother fans’ sets. He has heard all the YA stations and most of the Australians close at hand and at considerable distances. It is his experience during the past year, he says, that there is not another YA station nor one in Australia that can equal 8YA, Christchurch, for general excellence in regard to steadiness of transmission, modulation, conduct of the concert programmes (a feather for the announcer), and quality of matter broadcast. When, in reply to a question, he was told the local listeners’ leugue died for want of nourishment twelve months ago, his comment was: "I’m not surprised."