Mailbag

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 10, 20 September 1929, Page 14

Mailbag

A Newchum. Howler. GOAN ‘anything be done to muzzle a . newchum howler who has just been inflicting himself. upon the residents’ of, this locality? Obviously some beginner has purchased a set, and is reyelling in the novelty of radio for the first time. Unfortunately his capacity to handle the instrument is not equal to his enthusiasm, and the result is that we more experienced — listeners, after a period of comfortable reception for some time past are suffering from a weird outburst of shrieks, howls, and maniacal noises that: ate no credit to this newcomer, Presumably they are occasioned by a complete novice, who has yet to learn how to really appreciate radio. Could not some instruction he given over the air for persons of

this kind ?-

Brougham Street

Radio Announeing. N reference to "Lux Cum Amore’s" ‘letter entitled "Radio Announcing," in your last issue of the "Record," I most heartily disagree with him and his views of 2YA’s announcer. In my opinion he is the best announcer I have héard and his: closing "Good-night" at the end of the evening’s entertainment is really the "topping off" of the programme. I place‘the announcers this way. 2YA first, WENR second, 2BL third, etc. The English announcing is very commonplace. At least, it is from 5SW.. Also I think it is very good of 1X¥A to "go on the air" on their silent night to broadcast boxing. This is very euioyable as I like listening to a good déscrintion of boxing. It Was alsa very good of 2YA to stay on the air as it did on Saturday night t. give the results of the Schneider Trophy contest. I consider my 30s. well spent. fneluding batteries and license my set costs me about £6 a year to run, whieh is very cheap entertainment. I know quite a riumber of people whose expenses run in to from £10 to £20 a year, and they consider they are getting their money’s worth. I think listeners have a lot to thank the company for.

Fred J.

Martin

(Pahiatua),

Blame and Praise, TN the past 2YA has had many notable relays and rebroadcasts, and they have been greatly appreciated; but. the wrestling contest relay on Monday night was, in our opinion, absolutely spoilt. We greatly appreciated 2YA’s extra "stunt" of staying on the air till 3.30 Sunday morning to give the results of the Schneider Cup race. I tuned in to 2FO, Sydney-they were’ rebroadcasting DSW-and we could head the ’planes roaring between the .static, Mr. Announcer’s "Goodmorning, everybody" at 3.30 a.m, was as bright and cheerful as his famous

irlendly good-nignt.-

Robpuni