Reception in the Bay of Plenty

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 14, 16 October 1931, Page 31

Reception in the Bay of Plenty

(To the HWditor.) BROADCASTS on both long and short wave have been coming in remarkably well in the Bay of Plenty according to a letter from NZ7A, of that district. He goes on to say that in the former band the many American stations have been consistent, with remarkable volume and clarity--KFI, WOAI, KTM, KPO, KMOX, KGO, KHJ, particularly so, while 2YA was at R7 and 1YA at R8 in strong daylight. On the short waves "somebody" is always busy. In the mornings Rome (2), Moscow, Paris (2) are excellent; also Rabat and VK2ME when on. In strong daylight the "W" stations (15) are generally very good. Nighttime brings in Saigon, Java and the Siberian K5IV, which at times is unique, and from which some excellent musical items have been given lately. It must be confessed that our Chelmsford station is very far behind all the stations mentioned. Holland, ‘on many Saturday afternoons, was good, Recently, new Spanish and Dutch stations have been noted, especially one about 28 metres. Madrid, Valencia, Funchal, Costa Rica, Kenya, and Canada (8) have been logged often enough, also LSH. At least six of the local amateurs can be tuned in with remarkable volume, and many of their musical recordings are truly excellent. Note was made of a piano-player being used effectively. A new station (local, about 52 m.) was heard at R7 a few. days ago. Let it be said, however, that day by day, in every way, SW gets better and better. --_---_ {