WIRELESS NEWS

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19114, 24 September 1927, Page 10

WIRELESS NEWS

(By Listener.)

The popularity of radio as a medium of entertainment in Japan is not far behind other civilised nations. Each runer of a radio receiver is required to take out a receiving license at 2s a month, and at the present time over 300,000 persons hold licenses. It is stated that applications for listeners' licenses are being received at the rate of 700 a week. According to the hi test figures of the P. and T. Department, two per cent, of the popu-. lution of New Zealand hold wireless licenses of one kind or another. The latest figures show that 27,715 licenses have been issued iu the Dominion,, of which '26.-232 have been taken out by listeners. # * Droadeusting in Europe is still boomiuir. In Germany on June 30th there were 1.713,899 subscribers—an increase compared with last quarter of 78,171. Reckoning three listeners to every set licensed, about ten per cent of the German population may be considered radio listeners. By the end of the year, it is hoped to reach the '2,000,000 mark. One effect of the new tariff will almost certainly be an increase in the price of radio sets, after nresent stock's are exhausted. Under the new tariff wireless broadcast receiving sets mounted in cabinets will be subject to a duty of 10 per cent, if British and 30 per cent, if foreign. British sets not mounted in cabinets will be admitted free; • foreign sets must pay 20 per cent. -X * The Associated Kadio Co., of Melbourne, has in mind the erection of a short-wave station using a wave-length of 55 metres, as an adjunct to its present broadcasting station 3AIi. Whether or-not the- short-wave station will transmit the same programmes as 3AR, thus pumping on the air a simultaneous transmission, as W'GY and other American stations sometimes do. is not stated. Probably for some time it will bo used for general testing purposes. ' -X- * An enterprising wireless dealer whose '•window was broken used the incident for advertisement by placing a broken valve in the window and a' notice stating, that although the. window was smashed the filament of the valve remained intact. A short-sighted old lady, after reading the card, hurried home thoroughly alarmed,- and ordered lier lodger to put his .wireless, set outside, as she didnotiiitend the house to be blown up like the shop in the town. - '- ■■■*.'■ *•'"'■.. Listeners Who depend ou crystal cannot bo too often reminded that the entite energy used to operate the set is derived from'■small electrical impulses impinging upon. tho. acjial system, .and is therefore of fundamental importance to conserve this energy. If it is allowed to leak away in unwanted channels, 'c»g.',' ' faultv ebonite, high resistance joints, 'and the like, the resultant strength iu the telephone will be feeble. ■ '" " * -* Recent afternoon tests made by 3LO, Melbourne, ,were so successful with PC JJ, of Holland, that the 3LO executive are in communication with I'CJJ for the purpose of arranging :: regular schedule. Next- winter, with the proposed ' British station and all theso arranged schedules and new sta-> tiens, should make the prospects of oversea rebi;oadcasts very bright. * # ■ The increase of listeners in "Wellington since 2YA started transmitting has been 6-178 for a period of seven week', a weekly average of over 925. The first week after . 2YA opened New Zealand registrations jumped up 530, the succeeding weeks are as follows: 849, 960, 569, 1221, 939, 699. For the first three-days in September New Zealand. figures increased 509. On September Ist aione the registrations were 147 for Wellington.- The largest weekjv increase for New Zealand. 1221, took place'during the : week on ding August 20th.

Auckland leads as yet, with Wellington in the running, and Canterbury close behind-.for third place, whilst Otago still follows the tail. It would not be surprising to see Wellington pass figures _ within the next few .'weeks;'and it is fairly certain, that much discussed 40,000 mark is in sight within probably three or four months from now.

The amendments to the regulations governing the licensing of radio receiving stations divide listening-in licenses into three classes: —

(.1) Ordinary receiving station (2) iSpecial, and

(3) Temporary. The first, covers we Ivors installed in private libns.es. The license ice for tliis is 30s per annum. Tlio second, that is special receiving stations, applies in the case of sets, installed in hotels, restaurants, places of amusement or other places where the reception of broadcasting is intended for numbers of. people. License fee. £s.' ' .. . , , The third, temporary, applies to sets installed in shows, exhibitions or other places of a similar nature, where the station is to be operated tor a limited time. The fee for this license is 10s a week. Radio Aids Engineers. Bv a mere chance experiment in South Carolina it was found that radio could detect defects in tramway-rolling stock: Complaints had been received that the passing cars caused interlcrence in the receiving sets, and to test if the cars were really responsible tor the interference a receiving set was operated from an aerial running parallel with the overhead tramway wires. The engineers were surprised to J?na that bv analysing the different noises made in the receiving set it was possible to detect faults not only with the overhead wires, but also with the tramcars, such as motors making bad contact imnerfectPwheels, and defective brakes. As a result of these experiments radio receiving sets are largely used bv electrical engineers throughout tliA United States. In industrial concerns in Svdney, where there are many electrical motors in use for propelling different makes of machinery, it has been found that overloading ami mechanical defects can be detected by the trained car of the electrical engineer by means of a radio receiver. Have vou heard the SFERAVOX If not ask to hear one at your local dealers. A ; trial will convince you that it is the most perfect loud speaker you have heard. One style and one colour. New price, £4 4s or all leading radio dealers. New Zealand -representatives, Brown and Dureau, Ltd., Wellington. —"*

Notes From Far and Near.

2FC, SYDNEY. • (442 Metres.)

GLO, MELBOURNE. (371 Metres.)

BROADCASTING. ——♦ TO-DAY'S PROGRAMMES. 3YA, christchukch. (306 metres.) C p.m.: Children's session, by Uncle Jack. 7.13: News and mits 8: Chimes; relay of orchestral selections from Grand Picture Theatre Orchestra, under the. direction of Mr 3 Black. 8.1j: Baritone solo—Mr F. R. 'Hawker, ''Sea Ways'' (Sanderson-Boosey). 'S.IB: S te el "uilar solo—Mr F. R. Munro, Hawaiian Air f " (M.S.-M.S.). 8.23: Mezzo-soprano solo—Miss Margaret O'Driscoll, "Might_ 1 Linger Near ' Thee?" (Rosa-Boosey). 8.20: Instrumental trio —Christchurch Broadcaai.in* Trio, ta) "Scherzo" from "Trio, Opus 50" (Reisiggor-Hansen), (b) l>erc<Hi9c (Oodard-Augener). 8.3G: Baritone 8 °1°" Mr IF. A. Hawker, "sailing (Marks-Reid Bros.). U. 33: eolo—Miss Margaret O'Driscoll, "Come, While the twilight Closes" (Gluck-Booscy). 3.-13; Instrumental trio—Christchurch Broadcasting trio, (a) "Swedish Folk Song' (SvendsonTansen), (bl "Polish' Dance (Schor-wenka-Augener). 8.31: Baritone, soloMr F. H. Hawker, "What Am 1. Love, Without Thee?" (Adama-Boosoy). 8.55: Steel guitar solo-Mr F. R. Munro, .Negro Airs" (M.S.-M.S.). 8.39: Mezzo-soprano solo -Miss Margaret O'Driscoll, "The Ko s «y (Xcvin- T 3o3ton Music Co.). 9.3: Rebroa-1-cast from -YA, Wellington, circumstances permitiing, otherwise relay of dance music from Caledonial Hall, under the direction of Mr Reg. Stillwell.

2YA, WELLINGTON. j (120 metres.) ! 3 p m -Relay of football match, by Mr Fletcher." 7 to 8: Xews and market reports and sports results. 8: Chimes of trie Wellington General Post Office clock. 8.1: Instrumental-Studio Orchestra, selected. 8 10- Waltz—Allan's Dance Orchestra, "Honolulu Moon" (Lawrence) and "Don t You Understand?" (Forster-Allan-Chappell). 8 20' Baritone solo—Mr W. McDonagh, "Devonshire Cream and Cidef" (Boosey and Co) 8.23: Two fox trots—Allan's Dance Orchestra "Who?" (Kern-Donaldson) and "At -Sundown" (Chappell-Allan). 5.33: Steel •mitar and ukulele-Mr and Mrs Eric Porter "Hawaiian Hula" (traditional). 8.38: Fox • trots—Allan's Dance Orchestra, "He's the Last Word' (Kahn) and "I'm Looking over a iour-leaf Clover (Diycn-Allan-Davis). 8.48: Elocution—Mr Fitzroy K-obson. "Uncle Josh Buys an Automobile." U. 53: Two fox trots-Allan a Dance Orchestra, "Cairo" (Myers) and Muddy Water" (Dj Rose-Chappell-Davis). 9.„: 'Weather forecast. 9.5: Cornet solo—Mr J. King. "O, Lovely Night" (Rinrmer). 9.9; Two fox trota-AUan'a Dance Orchestra, "Ain't She Swr-et?" (Ager) and "It AH Depends on You" (De Sylvia-Davis-Albcrt). 9.19: Vocal'solo-Miss Phyllis Andrews, Too Manv Parties, Too Many Pals" (Henderson). 0 «.■}■" Two fox trots—Allan's Dance Orchestra. "Two Little Bluebirds" (Kern) and "There Ain't No Mavbe" (Donaldson-Chappell-Allpn). 9.33: Ukulele—Mr Eric C. Pofter, , "Alohn. Oe" (Lilioukalo'.ine-Hernian Clay). 03« • Two fox trots—Allan's Dance Orchestra,' "Mary Lou" (Lyman) and "I've Got the Girl" (Donaldsoii-Albert-AUan). 8.18. Baritone-Mr W. McDonagh, "Glorious Devon" (Gennan-Boosey and Co. 9.»3: Two :o\- trots—Allan's Danco Orchestra, "Coc;:-a-Dood!o" (Johnston) and "Just a Bird's-eve View" (Donaldson-Bibo Bloendon, and Lang-Allan). '10.2: Ukulele—Mr F-'ic C. Porter, "Aloha Hula" (traditional). 10 5-. "Fox trots—Allan's Dance Orchestra, I "Me Too" (Woods)' and "Idolising'" (Mes-senheimer-Albert-Allan). 10.15: ElocutionMr Fitzroy Eobson, "Tho Rev. Foster Addresses His Flock." 10.18: Two fox trotsAllan's Dance Orchestra, "Far-away Sells (Gordon) and "Oh, If I Only Had You , • Kahn-Chappcll-Albert). 10.28: Cornet solo. >—Mr J. King, "A Perfect Day" (Cario Jacobs-Bond). 10.3&-V-- T-wo- fox trots—Allan s Dance Orchestra, "So Blue" (De Sylvia) and "Alon» Miami Shore" (Warrcn-Albert-Fora-tor). 10.43; Vocal— Miss ' Phyllis Andrews, "I'm Knee-deep in Daisies" (Ash). 10.48: Throe fox trots—Allan's Dance Orchestra, 'Pal of My Lonesome Hours" (Hirsch), "Drifting and Dreaming" (Van Alslyne), and "Sunday" (Miller-Allan-Albert-Allan). • i II: Instrumental—Studio Orchestra, selected

IYA, DUNEDIN. (463 metres.) 2.30 lo 3 p.m.: All Black trial, Cansbrooik Park.

IYA, AUCKLAND. (333 metres.) i_ 3 .to .4.30 p.m.: Studio concert. _ 7.15: News and sports results. 7.30 to 7.45: Talk •by "Gargoyle" on "The Reason Why Your Motor Knocks." 8: Chimes. 8.1:-Relay over overture from strand Theatre, Lvc Bentley conducting: 8.20: Tenor solo-Mr W. Leather, (a) "In Your Dear Byes (Cramer-Trotere), (b) "Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes" (Sullivan). 8.28: Soprano solo—Mrs W. Leather, "Break o' Day (Boosey-Sanderson). 8.32: Baritone Mr J. Hutton, "Fishermen of England. 8.37: Duet—Mr and Mrs Leather, "Maying" (tßicordi-S'inilh). 8.4'): Piano soloStudio pianist, "Romance" (Sibelius). 8.4 v; Baritone solos—Mr J. Hutton, (a) "Mate o Mine," (b) selected. 8.55: Soprano soloMrs -W. Leather, "The Splendour of the Mom" (Sanderson). 9: Weather report. 9.1: Rclav of dance music from Dixieland Cabaret, 'by the Internationals, under Mr Clyde Howlcy.

7.30 p.m.: Programme announcements. 7.35: A talk on "Life Saving." 7.45: Win and "Windle, English entertainers. 7.57: "What is Your Birthday?" 8: "Big Ben"; Win and Windle. 8.5: From the Sydney Town Hall —The complete orchestral concert bv the N.S.W. Conscrvatorium Orchestra, conducted by Mr A rul, del Orchard. 8.8: Overture, "William Tell" (Rossini). 8.20: Prelude to "Lohengrin" (Wagner). B.3CT: Vocal number, Alfred O'Shea, tenor. 8.40: "Ride of tire Valkyries" (Wagner). 8.50: "Carmen" Suite (Bizet). 9: "Big Ben"; from the Studio, latest weather forecast. 9.1: Win and Windle. 9.8: .From the Sydney Town Hall—The second part of tho N.S.W. Conscrvatorium orchestral concert. Introduction to Act lU., "Lohengrin" (Wagner). 9.16: Vocal number, Alfred O'Shea. 9.24: Suite, "Nutcracker" (Tschaikowsky). 9.32: "Menuet" (Bocchorini). 9.40: Overture, "Mastersingers" (Wagner). 10: "Big "Ben"; Sydney Calland, baritone, 30.10: Jones and Raines, entertainers. 10.20: Frank Jav, vocal items with the ukulele. 10.25: Sydney Calland. 3 0.29: The Went»ortli Symphonic Danco Orchestra. 10.33: Jones and Raines. 10.43: The Wentworth Orchestra. 10.52: Sydney Calland. 10.56: Programme announcements, and late news. .11: "Big Ben"; the Wentworth Orchestra, 11.14: Prank Jay. 11.18: The Wentworth Orchestra till 11,45.

7.15 p.m.: Mr H.Wnkeling, honorary manager Victorian Boxing and Wrestling team; Mr A. .Kay, Australian Feather-weight Boxing Champion; Mr H. -Morriss, Victorian Middle-weight W T restling ChaTnpion. will speak on "Australian Boxing and Wrestling Championships." 7.30: Mr E. E. Pcscott will speak on "Eucalypts as Timher Trees." 7.45: Rev. E. It. Gribblc will speak on "Aborigines—Their Past, Present, Future, and Mission." 8: Studio Quartet. 8.10: Elsie Bower and Billy Rutherford, in selections from their repertoire. 8.22: 3LO whistling competition: Mr L. McDonald, of Richmond, ]; Mrs Daphno Whitehead, of East St. Kilda, 2; Mr George Tylc, of Auburn, N.S.W., 3. 8.'32: Eileen Castles, soprano. 8.40: A special programme. 10.15: Studio Quartet. 10.22: Em Trotman. comedian. 10.30. Station Trio. 10.37: James Riley, tenor. 10.45: Late sporting results: the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria's safety, message. 11: Our Great Thought: ] 1.1 : Joe Aronson and his Svnco-Symphonists till 11.40.

SUNDAY. 3YA, CHRISTCHURCH. . .-, .-, n m : Children's song service from 3YA SUulo, by Uncle Sam 6.30: Relay of evening service from Oxford terrace Baplist Church. Preacher, Rev. J. Lober son, B A Onanist. Mr- Melville Lawry. Choir- . v V C Peters. 7.-15: Programme O T S hor' ' a'nd 'organ selections from the clnrch 8.15: Relay from Liberty Pictuie Theatre of concert in aid w Returned Soldiers' Association fund. «YA, WELLINGTON. . 655 n.m.: Relay of church service Croru Tanmaki street Me|hod»t Chu«:lu {- SSST at His Majesty's Theatre. 4YA, DUNEDIN. 6 30 p.m.: Relay of service from the First, Otago Preacher, WJT. Jag gio. Organist, Ds. v. B. <**vmj. a

fj_«Q- Relay from St. Kilda (weather permitting) °* concert by the St. Hilda, Band, under "he baton of Mr James Dixon. March, "The Conqueror" (Ord Hume!; hymns, (a) "Abide With Me," (b) "Nearer, My God"; selection, "Lcs Huguenots" (Meyerbeer); overture, "The Bohemian Girl" (.Balfe); trombone fantasia, "Parachute"; waltz. "Casino Tanse" (Gungl); march, "The Exile." ]YA, AUCKLAND. 3 J).ui.: Selected Studio and gramophone items- 4.'28: Announcement of evening church service. 4.30: Close down. 6.55: Church service from St. Matthew's Anglican, Y>'ollesley street. Preacher, Rev. Canon Grant-Cowan. Organist and choral director, Mr W. Phillpot- This is the seventy-fourth anniversary of the church, and is the "Paternal Festival." 8.30: Special choral items by St. Matthew's choir, to be followed by selected studio items. 2FC, SYDNEY. 6 p.m.: "Big Ben" and programme announcements. 6.5: A pianoforte recital by Madame Evelyn Grieg. 6.20: An organ recital from the Petersham Congregational Church. 7.15: The evening service from the Petersham* Congregational Church; Preacher, Rev. A. P. Doran. 8.30: The Manly Municipal Band.- 9.30: Madame Evelyn Marks, soprano. 9.35: Gladstone Bell," 'cello solo. 9.43: William Dallisou, tenor. 0.50: Gladstone Bell. 9.55: Madame Marks. 10.3: Gladstone Bell. 10.8: "William Dallisou. 3LO, MELBOURNE. 7 p.m.: Service from Collins street Independence Church: minister, 'Rev. J. Ernest James, 8.D.; organist and conductor, Mr Herbert N. Davis. 8.30: From the studio, Richmond City Band. 8.37: Eileen Castles, soprano. 8.42: Instrumental trio—Edward Joll (piano), Professor Hernard Heinze (violin). Louis Hattenbach ('cello). 8.55: GuvMoore, tenor. 9.2: Richmond City Band. '0.9: Stanley Baines, flute. 9.16: Eileen Castles. 9.23: Instrumental trio. 9.38: Guy Moore. 9.45: Richmond City Baud. 9.52: "Argus" news service; announcements; the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria's safety message; Our Great Thought.