Exchange of Announcers

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 35, 11 March 1932, Page 5

Exchange of Announcers

TYA and 2YA Affected ANY listeners to 1YA and 2YA in the past week were intrigued by hearing "new voices" from each station. As Mr, Culford Bell, announcer at 1YA, was required in Wellington on business connected with the Broadcasting Board, the opportunity was taken to fill his place temporarily with Mr, Clive Drummond, from 2YA, The change-over was unannounced, and the reaction upon listeners was looked for with some little interest. At both stations telephone rings were prompt on the part of listeners, who were interested to inquire why the change was made. Evidently in these days of de-

pression the immediate thought on any change being detected, is whether "the sack" has been handed out! Those concerned in this were speedily reassured. At 1YA cases were reported of bets being made between husband and wife and other listeners as to whether the receiver was tuned on to Wellington or Auckland, and in not a few instances the telephone was called upon to settle the issue. The change will obtain altogether for about a fortnight, after which the respective announcers will return to their home stations.