Wireless in Malaya
Scope for Dxers
(By
Cuthbert
Warren
FTER many efforts to establish radio in Malaya, the Colonial Government station in Singapore (VPW) commenced a series of shortwave experiments and devoted a few hours a week to gramophone records and readings. But as on the upper bands, even down here-80 metres or soatmospherics were a nuisance. These transmissions are now carried out on 42 metres, under the eall sign VSIAB. Recently several amateur transmit- _ ting societies have sprung into being, notably in Kuala Lumpur and Malac-
ca. A. shortwave station is also in operation on Petaling Hill, near the Federal capital. These transmitters work on low power and here is a splendid chance for the DX hounds to show their mettle. Five thousand miles is nothing to a full-blooded shortwave fan, and the writer is certain reports would be appreciated. The following timetable will be of assistance to aspirants to Malayan honours. Times have been converted to New Zealand Summer Time, there is a difference of five hours, and the schedule is accurate as at November 1 last.
Kuala Lumpur Radio Society (65 metres). Sunday-2.15 p.m.: Music relayed from the Selangor Club. ‘This is the famous Spotted Dog, mentioned by Gilbert Frankau. Tuesday-1.30 p.m.: Native music. 2.00 p.m.: European music and market reports. 2.30 p.m.: Records. 3.30 p.m.: Close down. Friday-1.30 p.m: Chinese music. British official news. 3.00 p.m.: Close down. ; VSIAB, Singapore (42 metres). Sunday and Wednesday-4.30 p.m.: Records. Tanjong Priok, Singapore (31.16 metres). Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-1.45-2.15 a.m., 5.00-6.00 a.m., 7.30-8.30 a.m., 1.45-2.45 p.m., 3.15-4.15 p.m.: Records. Petaling Hill, Kuala Lumpur (75 metres). Thursday-z2.00-4.00 pm.: English music. Malacca Radio Society (wavelength not known). Irregular transmissions.
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Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 27, 15 January 1932, Page 24
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277Wireless in Malaya Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 27, 15 January 1932, Page 24
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