Broadcasting

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 40, 17 April 1930, Page 7

Broadcasting

As Seen by Others eee (CORRESPONDENTS to the R.B.C. often introduce new angles on familiar topics. The following are interesting on that account: "Probably 2YA gets a few complaints from people who want programmes: especially. made up to suit their varying moods, If so, I would suggest their listening to other countries. In most of the short-wave programmes there is an agonisingly long wait for the call and the announcement of the item, and some American stations have a "background of music," when speaking, and you can hear neither the one nor the other. There is another thing I have noticed: it is that recently some of the Americans seem to be cutting down the jazz, and even Russia gives well-known orchestral pieces." , "Much of the present-day criticism of radio is the result of improper handling of sets. Careless or ignorant handcling causes annoyance to other listenSometimes just turning the speak- \. er in another direction or turning the "tuning dial slightly will eliminate the ‘tinniness’ that the YA’s are blamed for, and will make listening worth while. I have met a number of people who disliked wireless until I asked them to call and listen to an item or two, with the result that they were pleased."