Radio in Otago

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 48, 14 June 1929, Page 7

Radio in Otago

A Forward Move

Exhibition to be Held ee ee HIE Radio Association of Otago, which owns and operates station 4ZB has, after careful consideration, adopted a number of proposals which are about to be put into operation in the near future, and which will, the association believes, be instrumental in féstering radio in the province of Ogee. the past Otago has always lagged behind the other provinces in the number of radio licenses. The. smaller population is mainly responsible for this, but it is believed that the impetus about to be given by .the association will do much to create and sustain greater interest in radio .réception. Briefly enumerated, the association’s proposals are: as follow:-In the ‘first place, arrangements have been: completed to hold a large radio exhibition in Dunedin on July 31, August 1 and 2, It is anticipated that the exhibition will be a big and important event, and it will be conducted along the latest lines. ‘The public will have the opportunity ‘of seeing assembled a magnifi‘eent display representing the most modern dévelopments in tadio, both in completé multi-valve. sets, speakers, pratteries battery eliminators. and all thet. accessories. The entertainment side of the exhibition will command special attention, and many features bearing directly upon broadcasting are being arranged. It is yet too early to.give full (létails. N the near future 4ZB.will be very mutch more in evidence. It is the association’s intention to increase the output of the.station- by constructing a ‘new transmitter of greater power, increase the height of thé aerial, and finally to install and furnish an up-to-date studio, The association intends shortly to broadcast. every Thursday evening (when 4YA is silent) a firstclass programme comprising important relayed ‘concerts and many novelties. The services of many leading artists have been promised. In the thitd place the Otago Radio Association is going to inaugurate publc meédtings i ordér to increase the aksociation’s membership, an eminently suitable hall is being serured aud the meétings will take place-once each month, These public meetings are going to be ruh on entertaining lines, minus long lectures upon uninteresting sub--jécts. The évening will be divided up into short ‘sessions, during which will be heard short lecturettes by authoritative speakers on: "How to Get Better Reception," "and other vitally important problems, items from the stage by well-known local broadcasting arists, dealérs, démonstrations. social supper and other attractions. A special children’s party is ‘also contemplated at which Big Brothér Bill and the uncles and aunts at 4YA. will be invited to meet the kiddies.