OVER THE AERIAL.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 139, 14 June 1935, Page 14

OVER THE AERIAL.

RADIO NOTES. FEOM FAR AND NEAR. (By TUXE-IX.) Local ad'-icc lias been received that the Government docs not propose to proceed further with the drafting of regulations covering the erection of aeriala. This is a move in the right direction, as there- are already too many restrictions imposed in connection with wireless. In any case, the radio inspectors already have power to deal with dangerous installations. Australia's foremost baritone, Mr. Clement Q. Williams, who is at present touring the YA stations, will make his first appearance at IYA to-night at 8.35. The possessor of a line and rich voice, Mr. Williams hns an extensive repertoire, including operatic, lieder, French and ballad compositions. This evening his recital will consist entirely of French compositions;

The report of the introduction of a now series of metal jacketed receiving valves is not being favourably received by some local radio dealers. An expert points out that these valves possess little advantage over existing types, and that the introduction of such valves will mean expensive alterations in radio servicing and workshop equipment, which will naturally increase servicing costs.

Although there have been a number of particularly good rebroadcnsts from Davcntry during tlio past year, notably the Royal wedding and one or two other big ceremonies, many of the short-wave rebroadcasts from Da vent ry have been spoilt by surging and selective fading. [Reliable results arc not likely to be obtained in the Auckland Province —or any other, for that matter —until a system of spaced aerials and aerial phased receivers are' used, and the outputs fed to IYA for rubroadeasting. Tin's is the system which is employed with great success in other countries.

On Saturday, June 22, IYA is to rebroadeast from the Daventry shortwave station a running commentary on tho International Senior Tourist Trophy Kace for motor cycles in the Isle of Man. The rebroadeast will commence at 4 p.m. New Zealand time, and as v \*ew Zealand has one representative riding, A. Bradle3 r , of Nelson, listeners who follow: motor cycling will find much of interest in the description of the rase — that is, if atmospheric conditions ire favourable.

By special co-operation with the "Auckland Star" IZM last night was able to give its listeners the first 10 certainties selected for the All filack team of 1035, which is shortly to tour England. Although IYA and the other local station broadcast the result of yesterday's big trial game, and the first of the All Blacks \to be picked, IZM was the only station to give tho initials of each player and the province which he represents. The information, immediately it became available, wae telephoned to the Manurewa station by the "Star's" Rugby writer, who is witnessing the Gnal trials.

"Like the original consignment of P.B.C. recordings, the American 'features,' 'Ebb and Zeb,' 'The adventures of the Japanese houseboy and the Honourable Archie,' and 'Music at the Fireside,' are being worked to death, and many listeners would be glad if they were given a rfist," says an experienced and well-informed Southern radio writer. The writer adds that the Board's stock badly needs supplementing, as it is quite common for a station to broadcast the same record twice a day, although such a thing is described as impossible by officialdom. He adds, "2YA, which aspires to be the national station of the Dominion, could find nothing more suitable for Empire Day than the American stuff 'Ebb and Zeb,' and the 'Heppelwatere'." Many listeners will agree that there is some truth in the above comment. Another matter that needs the board's attention is the stale recordings so often heard during the dinner and breakfast sessions. Many listeners must be tired of some of these discs, and it is high time those responsible for the schedule of dinner music discarded some of the records, such as "The Clock and the Dresden "Figures," one or two of Strauss' waltzes, "The Policeman's Holiday," "The Druids' Prayer," Finck's "Melodious Memories," "John Peel," , "Brooklyn Cake Walk," "Happy Darkies' Barn Dance," etc. etc. FROM IYA NEXT WEEK. Sunday—9.o a.m., selected recordings; 11.0, relay or service from Mount Eden Baptist Church; 1.0 to 4.30 p.m., selected recordings; 7.0, relay of evening service front Ponsonby Iload Church or Christ; 8.30. concert programme Ijy Auckland Municipal Band. Monday—7.3o p.m., talk by Mr. A. McKenzle. " The Care and Monagenient of the Horse"; 8.0, concert programme (relay to 1Z1I); 9.5, relay of wrestling match from Town Hall; 10.0 to 11.0, music, mirth and melody session. Tuesday—l.so p.m., educational session, relayed from the Training College, Epsom; 8.0, "An hour witn Gilbert und Sullivan," featuring , "Princess Ida"; n.5, talk by Mr. Alan Mulgan, " World Affairs-"; 9.20 to 11.0, dance music Wednesday—B.o p.m., chamber music programme, featuring Clement 0- Williams, Australian baritone; 9.5. talk by Rev. A. 1!. Chappcll, " The Maori—the Disaster at Ohaeawal"; recordings follow until 10.0; 10.0 to 11.0, music, mirth and melody session. Thursday—B.o p.m., concert programme (relay to iZIl) featuring two special f1.8.C. recordings, " Pilot Station " and " Sea Chanties"; 9.5, talk by Miss Briar Gardner, " Spinners and Weavers of the Middle Ages."

Friday—7.3o p.m., sports talk by Gordon Mutter; 8.0, concert programme (relay to 1ZII), featuring the" Berlin State Opera House orchestra In the third symphony in F, flat major ("Erblca"), by Beethoven; 9.5,. talk by Mr. D'Arey Cresswell, "Greek Tragedy"; tO.O to 11.0, music, mirth and melody session.

Sntimlny—7.3o p.m., tlie gardening- expert, "The Development of the Garden": 8.0, rnlay from ills Majesty's Theatre of " A Runaway Girl," the well-known musical comedy, presented by the Auckland Amateur Operatic Society.