Coverage Commission

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 44, 13 May 1932, Page 5

Coverage Commission

HE Coverage Comniission has been continuing its tour of the North Island, and in the second week of its itinerary covered the following points: -Tongariro, Takaanu, Taupo, Rotorua, Putaruru, Tirau, Matamata, Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Hamilton, Morrinsville, Te Aroha, Huntly, Pokeno, Auckland, Helensville, and towns between Helensville and Dargaville. The information that is being collected is proving very valuable in relation to the reception conditions obtaining in the different parts, and this information, when plotted out, will enable the Commission to predict with much greater confidence what will be the result of any proposals that may be put forward. It is understood that everywhere the keenest interest is being evinced in their mission, and every possible assistance is being given by dealers and listeners alike, who are gratified to know that some definite and systematie steps are being taken by the board ‘to place broadcasting upon a more satisfactory footing. It is fully

appreciated that financial considerations will not permit of the early introduction of wholesale improvements in the matter of new stations, ete., but appreciation has been expressed that a solid foundation is being laid which will gradually permit of the building up of the service on permanent and satisfactory lines as funds become available. It is understood that the investigation has so far shown that in many districts there is definite room for very considerable improvement in signal strength and general reliability, and until these defects in the coverage are remedied radio cannot be expected to reach that density which it would otherwise certainly attain. The problem of interference is understood to have been brought prominently before the Commission, and, where possible, conversations with power authorities have been undertaken with a view to devising ways and means for combating the problems and co-ordinating whatever action is possible on the part of the various interests involved.