STRAY SPARKS

Evening Star, Issue 21820, 8 September 1934, Page 4

STRAY SPARKS

Gilbert and Sullivan programmes continue to please. Since the board made arrangements to broadcast portions of the G. and S. light operas, there have been regular sessions of their works. « * * » If your set loses volume and the tone becomes mushy, it may be caused by one faulty valve in the push-pull amplifier. The set should not be used while, the valve is in this condition. Have a new valve fitted immediately. * * * flit is illegal to pawn a wireless set in Germany to-day. Wireless sets are in future to be regarded as household necessities. A precedent for this ruling has been set in German courts, where it is stated that a wireless set is indispensable, and that each household must have one for the reception of important national, news. **■ * * Since 4ZO broadcast the novelty programme entitled ‘ A Trip Bound the World ’ early this week, many listeners have written to the station authorities congratulating them on a very entertaining presentation. Many others have spoken of their appreciation of the programme. , * * * * The weakening of a pentode-type power valve might cause excessive hunt, apart from distortion in the reproduction from the loud speaker.