Notes and News From the North

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 31, 12 February 1932, Page 2

Notes and News From the North

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SPLENDID reception is obtained in parts of the "Winterless North," and particularly in the vicinity of Ninety Mile Beach, according to a Wellington journalist who was "following up" the speed record attempts of "Wizard" Smith. The journalist took with him a four-valye portable battery set, and his tent used to be sought by numbers of wide-eyed young folk. He was able to hear the Wellington and Christchurch stations at excellent loudspeaker strength without the aid of an aerial. The remarkable signal strength he attributed to the flat nature of the country and the proximity of the sea. The owner of the set experienced considerable trouble with static interference in Russell. DISAPPOINTMENT has been expressed by several listeners that the members of the casts in plays at 1YA are not published in the "Radio Record" nor announced over the air prior to the presentation of the productions. The personnel of the casts are announced at the conclusion of the performances. It is understood the vietv of the officials at 1YA is that, on account of most of the players being regular performers at the station, the revealing of their identity would detract from the interest in the plays. The viewpoint of some listeners is that a knowledge of the cast is needed, as when attending the theatre or the cinema, for complete enjoyment of the production. ,

OUBT seems to exist among some residents in Auckland as to the rules of the Broadcasting Board for the broadcasting of "S.O.S." messages. Announcements of lost motor-cars, etc., can only be accepted by the radio stations when ‘they are received from reliable sources such as the automobile association and the police. When a sick person wishes to communicate with a relative the message must come through a registered doctor or other bona-fide persons. The aim of the restrictions is of course to prevent the broadcasting of bogus "S.O.8." messages.