Effect in Auckland of Wavelength Changes

Radio Record, Volume VII, Issue 18, 10 November 1933, Page 17

Effect in Auckland of Wavelength Changes

To the Editor, . Sir,-In your editorial remarks published in the "Radio Record" last week

concerning the allocation of new wavelengths to New Zealand broadcasting stations, you state, in propounding the alleged advantages and (disadvantages resulting therefrom :-‘"The change in 2YA’s wavelength means that 2YA and 2HC will be well and truly separated, a change that will be welcomed all over New Zealand." That is all right for the owners of a few unselective sets in Wellington, but have you considered the plight of Auckland listeners whether they own selective sets or otherwise, as a.result of 1¥A’s allocation? We will not be able to hear 2FC, 5CK or KFI, perhaps the three most favoured stations with local listeners, Wellington’s gain is very inconsiderable when you consider what Auckland will lose and with no compensation at all. We certainly have a good claim for a further consideration of the wavelength to be allocated tte TYA.-

I am, ete. Auckland.

AKARANA

{Our correspondent would seem to have overlooked the relative powers of 1YA and 2YA. The latter’s power, of 5 k.w., is ten times that of the former, and so it Should be no more difficult for an Auckland resident to tune in 2FC when 1YA is working on its new frequency than it is at present for a Wellington listener, while 2YA is on the air. Of course, a selective set is needed in both cases, but then ulselective sets are now well out of date. Another consideration is that 2FC's programmes are regularly relayed through several of the powerful relay stations now operating in Australia, any one of which ean be picked up at good volume with a moderately powerful set.-Ed.]-