WIRELESS NEWS

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19482, 1 December 1928, Page 10

WIRELESS NEWS

(BY LISTENEE.)

It is understood that the license fee for listeners-in is likely to be increased to 31s when the time far renewal comes round.

I That radio may be used indirectly in treating disease is the possibility sugIgested by recent investigations into the effect of waves of low frequency upon the human'system. It had been noticed that men working about a six-meter set in an Eastern laboratory frequently fainted and became ill. A fever was present in almost all cases of this kind, and experiments showed that it was induced by the action of the waves. In treating some diseases, fever is induced to kill germs that will not live at high temperatures, so it is thought that radio waves may bo used for this purpose. * * At the annual conference of radio traders in the Dominion, held in Wellington last week, the matter of the programmes being broadcasted by the Broadcasting Company was discussed and the following resolution was carried: —"That representations be made to the Department, with regard to recorded music, the records for which Sib is understood are provided free, to ascertain whether the right to include this class of item in programmes lias been extended. Further, that should such extensions have been granted whether the fees saved had been expended on the engagement of additional artists, particularly as it is well known that there are artists in Australia who would visit the Dominion for a reasonable fee, thus improving the standard of programmes at all stations." * * Quite a large number of radio listeners have very confused ideas about short and long waves and one quiet frequently meets a broadcast listener who thinks that a high wave-length must necessarily mean greater range or longer distance. This is a very mistaken idea and should be quickly forgotten. The range of any station, broadcasting, commercial, or otherwise, lias really nothing to do with the wave-length. Range is purely dependent 011 the power used by the station. The wavelength can be altered a considerable amount without in any way affecting the range, for whether a long or short wave-length is used the distance covered will remain the same. In an electrical circuit there is inductance and capacity and every circuit has a natural frequency of its own, that is the number of times an alternating current will flow from one end of the circuit to the other. The speed of wireless waves is known to be fixed, that is 286,000 miles per second, which is 300,000,000 metres, and, therefore,, where the' frequency is known it is always possible to find the wave-length. Still -this does not in any way affect : the distance covered by the transmitted: wave. . Wave-length is. really a good friend to broadcast listeners and other users of wireless This can be realised when one thinks of the fearful mix-up there would Jbe in the air if all /stations transmitted at the same tim£ and if there were no such thing as wavelength. It is only by allotting a definite wave-length or natural fre quency to every broadcast station that interference is prevented. Now the receiver must be adjusted to the same frequency or wave-length as the transmitting station before signals can be received from that station. As the amount of current picked up by a receiving aerial is very small it will he seen that much more Careful tuning is required for a distant station than for a nearby one. ~ RADIO AND MARS. PROBLEM. SCIENTISTS SCEPTICAL. (FRO AT OUR OWN COiIKESI'ONDEXT.J . SAN FRANCISCO, October 31. While Americans generally have been guffawing at the attempts to communicate with Mars and the mystie lady known as "Oonururu," scientists of the United States have had the subject under consideration, but Dr. J. H, Dellinger, chief engineer of the Federal Radio Commission, at Washington, regards as fantastic radio communication with Mars or any other planetary body. Extensive experiments in past years by the U.S. Bureau of Standards, and other scientific bodies, have conclusively demonstrated the impossibility of saying "hello" to Mars by radio, Dr. Dellinger stated. liadio communication with Mars by long waves, as proposed by Dr. Mansfield Robinson, who caused thei ilutter all over the world from England, is considered by Dellinger impossible, because of a "radio" ceiling about 100 miles from the earth's surface. It is not possible for radio waves to penetrate this "ceiling." High frequency waves, when broadcasted shoot up to the ceiling with speed of light, and then are quickly bounced back to earth. This contact of the waves with the surface of the 100-mile high ceiling known as the "heavy side surface," . explains the phenomena of "fading" which is yoticeable in receiving broadcasting stations at night, Dellinger said. Waves reaching the ceiling, he explained, slide along it, just as tliey do along the suface of the earth. Electrical Emanations. The rarefied atmosphere at that height, he said, is an excellent conductor of radio waves, because of the intense activity of the air particles there. Heavier air will not conduct the waves at all, so they must travel along cither the earth's surface, or the bottom of the so-called ceiling. The theory of planetary interference) with radio transmission on this earth was rejected by Dr. Dellinger, who said, however, that all our interference troubles are caused by electrical emanations from the sun. Electrical discharges from the sun, because of the terrific force with which they are propelled, are able to penei trate the upper layers of atmosphere surrounding the earth. But this, Dr Delliuger pointed out, is quite different from radio waves, which do not possess the same penetrating qualities as the sun's electrical discharges. A remote possibility exists, Dr. Dellinger admitted, that radio transmission to Mars or other planets might be effected by extremely short waves, or if scientists were able to devise some broadcasting apparatus that would shoot off eleetri--1 cal sparks a3 the sun does. But this would require tremendous power before it could reach any great heights. Reports some years ago that mysterious wireless signals heard in various parts of the world came frcm another planet were also discounted by Dr. Dellinger, who said he believed 1 they were broadcasted from a high'powered station on the earth. j

Notes From Far and Near

BROADCASTING.

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMMES.

SYA, CHHISTCHTJRCH, (306 Metres.)

3 p.'m.: Afternoon session—Selected studio items. 4.25: Sports results. 6: Children's' session, conducted by Chuckle and Aunt Pat. 7.15: News session. 7.30: Sports results. 8: Chimes. 8.1: Rebroadcast of 2YA, Wellington. 10: Dance programmo. 2YA, WELLINGTON. (•120 Metres.) 3 to 5 p.m.: Chimes, gramophone items, sports results. G: Children's session, conducted by Uncle Toby and Aunt Gwen. 1 7: News session, market reports, and sports results. 7.40: Lecturette —Mr P. M. Jackson, M.A., "Inevitable Changes in Education." 8: Chimes. S.l: Orchestra, "New Colonial March." 5.9: Melodie Four—"The Glow-worm." 8.i3: Tenor—Mr F. Bryant, "A Song Remembered." 8.17: Humour— Leslie Sarony, "Don't Bo Cruel to a Vegetabuel" (record). 8.21: Baritone—Mr R. S. Allwright, "Two Grenadiers." 8.26: Orchestra, "Serenade," two light syncopated pieces "Moon Magic," "Rose of Samarkand. S.'3S: Melodie Four—"Song of Hawaii." 8.42: Hilo Hawaiian Orchestra, "Hawaiian Nights," "Aloma" (record). 8.18: Humour— Mr Jack Wilkinson, "It Will only Make Mo Love You All the More." 8.5-1: Instrumental—Orchestra, repeat nu'mber. 9.2. Weather forecast. 9.3: Cinema organ, Chaa. W. Saxby, "Classica" (record). 9.11: Tenor— Mr Sam Duncan, "Somewhere a Voice is Calling." 9.15: D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, "List and Learn (record). 9.19: Humour—Mr Jack Wilkinßon, "She's Only Been with Us a Week." 9.24: Orchestra—"Madame Pompadour.'' 9.34: Mr W. W. Marshall, "The Cold North Sea." 9.39: j'Climbin' Up de Golden Stairs'.' . (record). 9.43 : Melodie Four—"Piccaninny Lullaby." 9.47: Orchestra, Foxrtrot novelties. 10: Dance programme. IYA, AUCKLAND. (333 Metres.) 3 p.m.: Afternoon session—Selected studio items. 4:-Literary selection by the announcer. 4.8: Selected studio items. 4.25: Sports results. 6: Children's session, conducted by Cinderella. 7.15: News and market reports. 8: Chimes. 8.1: Orchestra — Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, "Invitation to the Waltz" (Weber), (H.M.V. record D 1285). 8.9: Baritone solo —Mr-Frank Sutherland, "Roadways" (Lohr). 8.13: Instrumental trio—Auckland Trio,, "Flying Dutchman" (Wagner). 8.21: Vocal trios —Snappy Three, (a) "Anything to Make You Happy" (Valenitne); (b) "Ramona" (Wayne). 8.27: Comedian with orchestra —Leslie Sarony, "Don't bo-Cruel to a Vegetabuel" (Sarony), (H.M.V. record 82714). 8.31: Humorous monologue—Mr I'. W. Barker, "Greetings" (Parker). 8.36: 'Cello solo—Miss Molly Wright, "Chanson Villageoise" (Popper). 8.10: Duet with violin, banjo, and guitar accompaniment—Vernon Dalhart and Carson Robison, "The Little Green Valley" (Robison), (H.M.V. record EA3B2). 8.44: Baritone solos—Mr F. Sutherland, (a) "Chip of the Old Block" (Squire), (b) "Leanin' " (Bennett). 8.52: Instrumental trio—Auckland Trio, "Hungarian Dances" (Brahms). 9: Weather forecast. 9.2: Humour—Mr P. W Barker, "Tito Social Scale." 9.7: Mandolin quartet—Athenian- Mandolin Quartet, "Aloha Land" (Ferera), (H.M.V. record EA24). 9.11: Vocal trios —Snappy Three, (a) "Side by Side" (Woods), (b) "Piano Jazz Solo," (c) "My Hearty Stood Still" (Rodgers). 9.18: Concerted with orchestra—Light Opera Company, (a) "Vagabond King" Vocal Gems (Friml), (b) "Lady Luck Vocal Gems" (Hedley), (H.M.V. record C 1346). 9.26: Programme of dance music. 4YA, DUNEDIN. ! (4G3 Metres.) 7.15 p.m.: News session. 8: Town Hall chimes. 8.1: Relay of orchestral music from the Octagon Theatro Orchestra; ' under the conductofship of Monsieur Henri de Rose (Mus. Bftc.). 8.11: Popular song bits —Miss Jacqueline Burke, (a) "I Don't Know What to Do" - (Wood); (b) "Do It for Me" (Hirsch). 8.18: Hawaiian selection—Honolulu Serenaders," "Honolulu Stomp" (Pilipo), (Zonophone record EE92). 8.22: Humorous song —Hr Norman Scurr, "Cock-a-doodle, I'm Off My Noodle" (Sherman). 5.26: Humorouß sketch —Miss Anita Winkel and Major F. H. Larapen. 8.36: Relay of orchestral mu3io from the Octagon .Theatre. 8.50: Humorous Scottish song—Mr J. Paterson, "Just Got 03 the Chain" (Lauder). 8.55: Bass-baritone solo—Peter Dawson, "The Floral Dance" (Moss), (H.M.V. record C 1313). 8.59. Weather forecast. 9.1: Military band selection—H.M. Grenadier Guards, "Wembley Military Tattoo" (Columbia record 9074). 9.9: Light scngs at tho piano—Miss Eileen Cqoper. 9.15: Popular song hit—Miss Jacqueline Burke, "Dream Kisses" (Jerome). 9.19: Solo and chorus with orchestra —Zonophone Light Opera Company, "Gems from "Tho Yeomen of the Guard" (Sullivan), (Zonophone record A 321). 9.23: Popular numbers—Mr Norman Scurr, (a) "Ain't that a Grand and Glorious Feeling" (Ager); (b) "I'd Do It All Over Again" (Conrad). Fox-trot—Paul Whitoman's Orchestra, "Dixie Dawn" (Trent and de Rose), (H.M.V. record EA3S6). 9.34: Humorous sketch —Miss Anita Winkel and Major F. H Lampen. 9.44: Humorous Scottish songs—Mr J. Paterson, (a) "I'm Glad I'm Marrit tae the Wife" (Fyffe); (b) "I'm Tight, Too" (Fyffe). 9.52: Fox-trot with vocal ■ refrain- Ni't mii'Vrot's ". "Dancing Shadows" (Golden), (H.M.V. record EA3O7). 9.56: Light songs at the piano—Miss Eileen Oioper 10: Fox-trot novelty—Paul Whiteman's Orchestra, "It Was tho Dawn of Love" (Davis, Coots), (H.M.V. record EA3BI). 2BL, SYDNEY. (353 Metres.) 8 p.m.: G.P.O. clock and chimes; 2BL Topical Chorus. 8.3: From tho Couaervatorium Hall, Sydney—Welsh Eisteddfod concert, when the winning vocalist ' will be chosen for the State of New South Wales to compete in Melbourne with the finalists from the other States. 8.30: Studio programme. 9.45: Yarns by a Wanderer. 10: Jack Barnett and Dorothy Dewar, entertainers. 10.10: Btumie Abrahams and his Romano's " Restaurant Dance Band. 10.25: Jack Barnett and Dorothy Dewar. 10.32: Bennie Abrahams' Dance Band. 10.57: Resume of following day's programmo 11: Bennie Abrahams' Dance Band. During the intervals between dance groups, items will be broadcasted by courtesy of the "Sun." 2PG, SYDNEY. (442 Metres.) 7.40 p.m.i Programme announcements. 7.47: Studio music. 7.50: Cricket resume for New Zealand listeners. 7.5tJ: Pianoforte reproduction. 8: "Big Ben"; Light Music Quintette. 8.13: Wally Baynes, comedian 8.20: Light Music Quintette. 8.30: From the Conservatorium, Sydney—Welsh Eisteddfod concert, when the winning vocalists will be clioseu for the State of New South Wales to compete in Melbourne with the finalists from the other States. 9: "Big Ben"; weather report and forecast. 9.2: Light Music Quintette. • 9.15: From tho Speedway Royal—Description of the races. 9.30: Howard Leightun. novelty pianist. 9.37: Wally Baynts. 9.44: Light Music Quintette. 10: "Big Ben"; from tho Speedway Royal, description of races. 10.15: Howard Leigliton. 10.17: Don James, in popular numbers. 10.24: The Weutworth Cafe Dance Orchestra. 10.47: Don James. 10.54: To-momiw'.s programme. 10.57: The Wontworth Cafe Dance Orchestra. SUNDAY. YA, CHRISTCUUKCH. H p.m.: Afternoon session—Selected studio items. 5.30: Children's song service conducted by Uncle David. 6.30: Relay of even-: ing service from Oxford terrace Baptist Church; preacher. Rev. J. Robertson, M.A.; choirmaster, Mr Vie. Peters; organist, Mr j Melville Lawry. A short after-churcli programme will be coutinued from the church, followed by a programme from tho studio. 8 (approx.): Orchestral—Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor (H.M.V. record DI42S). S.S: Mezzo-contralto solos, Miss Kathleen Johns, (a) "Stlil as the Night" .(Bohm) (b) "Smiling Through" (Penn). 8.14: Grand] organ solo —Arthur Meale. "Cavatiua" (Raff, arrgd. Meale) (H.M.V.) record 82695). | 8.15: Concert by the Boys' Band from the j Blind Institute, Auckland. j 3YA, WELLINGTON. j 3 p.m.: Chiinis o£ the G.P.O. clock. 3.1: I Relay from Basin Reserve of concert by Wellington Combined Bands' Association in aid of Queen Iphigenia (Entertainment and | Music Queen of the Carnival being held in connexion 'with the campaign to raise funds for the National Art GaHery and Dominion Museum. 6: Children's Sunday service, conducted by Uncle Ernest. 7: Belay, of evning service from Church of Christ, Vivian street; prcxcher, Par.tor W. Q. Carpenter; organist, Mrs Sincock; choirmaster, Mr W. J. MasoD 8.15 (approx.): Studio concert. Orchestral, Symphony Orchestra, "Obpron" Overture (Weber) (H.M.VP Record -1)1311); contralto solo. Miss Hilda Ohudley, 4 'Non©'

hut a Lonely Heart'' (Tschaikoweky); pianoforte solo, Mark Hambourg, ' 'Hungarian Rhapsody No. 8" (Liszt) (H.M.V. Record 82667); tenor solo, Mr E. W. Bobbins, "Crossing the Bar" (Willeby); string quartet, London String Quartet, Andante CantSbile ; Quartet in D,'' -Op.■ 11 (TschavIcowsky) (Coluinbiu Record 04146); duet, Miss Hilda Ohudley and Mr E. W. Bobbins, "Tho Sabbath Morn" (Mendelssohn); orchestral, New Queen's Hall Light Orchestra, "Petite Suite de Concert" (Coleridge-Tay-lor) (Columbia Records 02588/9): 1. 'La Caprice de Nanette, 2. "Demande et Besponse," 3. "Un Sonnet d"Amour," 4. La Tarantelle Fretillante"; bass, with orchestra, Theodore Chaliapin, Song of the Viking Guest" (Bimsky-Korsakoff) (H.M.V. Record DB1104); overture, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, "Oarnaval Romaln" (Berlioz) (H.M.V. Becord D 1365); tenor solos, Mr E W. Bobbins, (a) "Until" (Sanderson), (b) "If I Might Come to You (Sau'ire); violin solo, Joseph Szigeti, "Slavonic Dance in G Minor, No. 1" (DvorakKreisler); contralto solo. Miss Hilda Chudley "Through the Day" (Medley); organ solo G T. Pattman, "Liebestraume" (Liszt) (Columbia Record 01003); duet. Miss Hilda Ohudley and Mr E. W. Bobbins, "Nightfall it Sea" (Goring Thomas); 'cello solo,-Felix Salmond, "To a Wild Bose" (Macdowell) (Columbia Becord 03591); baritone solos, John Brownlee, (a) "So, Sir Page!" (from "Tho Marriage of Figaro' ) (Mozart), (b) "Sirs! Your Toast" (from "Toreadors Song") (Bizet) (H.M.V. Record D 1496); nrr-hestral, Hall Orchestra, "Bakoczy March" (Berlioz) (Columbia Becord 0^155). 4YA, DUNEDIN. 5 30 p.m.: Children's song service conducted by Big Brother Bill. 6.30: Belay of service from Moray Place Congregational Church* preacher, Bov. Albert Meade, M.A. 8- Relav from St. Kilda .of concert by the St Kilda Band under the direction of Mr James Dixon. IYA, AUCKLAND. 3pm: Afternoon session—Selected studio items 4: Literary selection by the announcer 4.8: Selected studio items. 6: Children's session, conducted by Uncle Leo. GSO- Belay of service from Mt. Mary's n'athpdral: preacher, Canon Percival James; organis" Mr Edgar Bandall. 8.30: Selected studio items. Wheu your "A" battery runs down von want it charged again with as little delay as possible Bring it to J. I Smail's, 734 Colombo street, who have their equipment running night and day and can let you have your battery fully charged within 24 hours. —6