N.Z. Broadcasts Outclassed by American

Radio Record, Volume VIII, Issue 29, 25 January 1935, Page 7

N.Z. Broadcasts Outclassed by American

To the Editor. Sir,-Please allow me to-contradict your references to unpopularity of radio fare in Ameriva I have recently made a study of radio fare in * U.S.A. and I find great contentment there with wireless programmes and policy. The firm I represent intends to open a branch, to ‘ts London house there. It will not dv so here because radio is so unpopular. The licensés in New Zealand are falling away by fyousands. In America. programmeés und announcers are wright every day~ and all day. Here, excepting the chief unnouncer. at 1YA and at 2YA, an Louncers, especially 2YA, are painful and slovenly. They run words into one another and tell. the public — to "stand by." No "please." . They — cough and there is no "excuse me, , please." The amount of classified music is fatal, especially on’ Sundafs. The 2YA orchestra iy like the village orchestra. There is not a YA dance band, 1YA, 2YA andj 3YA ‘are. weak stations. Especially. are 1YA and 8YA washouts.-I am, ete.,

AMERICA FOR ME

Wellington.