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RADIO LOG BOOK

REVEALING. “ At the height of Dunedin’s July blizzard, trouble was experienced in the programme lines from the studios to tho transmitters in both the N.B.S. and the N.C.B.S. In the N.B.S. the programme was relayed to the transmitter via the auxiliary station 4YO. In the case of the N.C.8.5., tho programme was relayed via ZL4CR. Ho operated for some time on the 80-metre band and then later on 70 metres with the call of ZL4ZF. Matt’s transmitter was on the air for 38 hours without a stop. This is a test to which few of us would care to put our transmitters, and speaks well for amateur construction as portrayed by 4CR ” (says ‘ Break-in,’ the official organ of the N.Z.A.R.T.). » * * * " GOODWILL.” The German propaganda stations continue their “ goodwill ” broadcasts. On a recent afternoon, reports were broadcast of alleged disturbances in India and other British possessions, with the comment that they indicated that “ a conflagration at Tientsin might mean the end of the British Empire.” * * * * SEARCH FOR TRUTH. The Federal Postmaster-General has issued another warning regarding untruthful claims in radio advertising in Australia. He states that the standard of medical advertising still falls short of what is desired, and_ that unless there is improvement it might be necessary to impose restrictions. A meeting of proprietary medicine manufacturers was called for last week to consider a “code” of standards for their wireless publicity. • * * * DESIRABLE. Peter Dawson is reputed to have made recordings of more than 2,000 songs—twice as many as any other vocalist. That is not particularly surprising, as the South Australian baritone has the ideal voice for this work. Possibly they are old, but until recently this column ‘had never heard his ‘ Holy City ’ and ‘ Lost Chord ’ (with organ), which were radiated by some Australian commercial. If they have not got them in stock, the YA people should procure them for Sunday programmes. —‘ Timaru Herald.’ * * • • LESS SELECTIVE. Anyone who makes frequent use of his short wave section should not exceed. 60ft of aerial with a powerful set, but 100 ft will give better results if Australian stations are favoured (says a writer). One point worth noting iS that the longer the aerial the less selective it becomes. * * « • BETTER RELAYS. Just how much better Australia manages the relay business than we do was demonstrated a few nights ago, when part of the National No. 1 programme was taken from a Hobart theatre. The Comedy Harmonists were performing. Even from 2FC and 4QR their numbers came across marvellously well (says the Timaru ‘Herald’). • • • * A SWISS FESTIVAL. In Canada and the United States during the visit of their Majesties tho Eling and Queen, Sir Adrian Boult, the 8.8.C.’s director of music, went to Switzerland this month to take part with other internationally-famous conductors in the second International Festival of Music at Lucerne. Arturo Toscanini, Bruno Walter, and Ernest Ansermet are other musical celebrities who will be appearing at the festival, as will eminent soloists such as Gigli, Casals, Huberman, Rachmaninoff, and Paderewski. The festival was first held last year, and proved so successful that it was decided to make it an annual event _ . During his visit to America. Sir Adrian Boult conducted broadcast concerts in both Canada and the U.S.A. It was he who directed the N.B.C. Symphony Orchestra when the U.S.A. broadcasting chains co-operated in the presentation of a radio tribute to the King and Queen, at that time tho guests of President and Mrs Roosevelfc .... BOXER'S COMMENTS. The A.B.C. has arranged to receive fortnightly air mail letters from Fred Henneberry, the well-known Australian middle-weight boxer, who is at present boxing in England. As well as giving general news, his letters will include comments on any outstanding fight in which he takes part.

APPENDICITIS, THEN AUDITION. Tex Owens, the original “ Texas Ranger,” began his career in radio by one of those strange quirks that shape careers. A case of acute appendicitis was responsible. Tex was recovering from the operation in Colorado when tho terrific blizzard of March, 1931, swept the plains, with a heavy death toll, and children from a school bus tragedy were brought to the same hospital and placed in rooms across from Tex. The convalescent, to amuse the children, sang some of the songs he knew, andi was gratified to see their appreciation. They liked the songs, and Tex liked to sing. During tho months required to regain his strength he turned to the guitar and singing for recreation. Moving about again, he visited friends in Kansas City, and! while there arranged for an audition. Before long he was building up one of radio’s largest audiences as the “ Texas Ranger.” • * * * SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED. Canon A. Wheeler, noted Melbourne composer, who has just been appointed a director of the Australasian Performing Right Association, said that he had become a director to encourage an interest in tho work of Australian composers. “ Broadcasting has adversely affected the sale of sheet music to such an extent that composers are finding it hard to have their works heard,” said Canon Wheeler. “ Tho number of concerts giving opportunity for the performance of Australian composi-

tions is less than formerly, and people are listening-in to music instead of playing it in their homes. Although its celebrity concerts by overseas artists aro of great value, the A.B.C. might give more consideration to Australian composers. Australian composers are more active now, and their sincere desire to do really good work should be encouraged.” * * " * HEARD FROM DAVENTRY. Empire artists heard from Daventry early this month were: Daphne Coburn (Australian pianist), Ethel Ewins (Australian;,contralto), Cecilia Eddy (Canadian- variety artist), Eric Egan (South African variety artist), William Murdoch (Australian pianist), Adelaide Newman (South African pianist), Joan Hammond (Australian soprano), and Brian Lawrance (Australian baritone). * .» * * ALWAYS BE CAREFUL. (a) Kilt all transmitter circuits completely before touching anything behind the panel. (b) Never wear phones while working on the transmitter. (c) Never puli’tests arcs from transmitter tank circuits. (d) Don’t shoot trouble iu a transmitter when tired or sleepy. (c) When working on the transmitter, avoid bodily contact with metal racks or frames, radiators, damp floors, or other grounded objects. ff) Keep one hand in your pocket, (g) Develop your own safety technique. Take time to be careful. Death is permanent! This good advice to amateurs is given by the N.Z.A.R.T. this month. • * * • FRENCH BROADCASTS. The secretary of the French Chamber of Commerce in Australia advises that the French station, Radio-Saigon (French Indo-China), is making special daily broadcasts to Australian listeners from 10.30 p.m. to 11.15 p.m. The regular daily service may be picked up from 11.15 a.m., the wave length being 49.05m,,fr0m 11.15 a.m, to 10.15 a.m., and from 4.95 p.m. to 1 a.m.; and 25.46ra, from 3.45 p.m. to 4.45 p.m. World news in French is broadcast at 11.15 a.m. and midnight, and in English and French at 4.30 p.m. Times are New Zealand standard. « « * * / NEW PERTH TRANSMITTER. The new short wave transmitter in Perth was to come on the air this month. The call sign will be VLW, followed by a numeral to indicate the frequency in use. VLW will operate on 6,130 kc, 48.94 m; 11,830 kc. 25.36 m; and on 9,560 or 9,570 kc, 31.38, or 31.33 m. Aerial power is to be 2kw. * * * * A POOR OUTLOOK. “ A glance through the European portion of the latest ‘ Radio Call has brought homo to me the difference that the international situation in the last year or so has_ made to oar hobby, writes the president of the 9XKA in ‘ Tune-In.’ “ I may bo told that DXing is insignificant beside the doings of nations, which may be so. but which doesn’t prevent us from being somewhat annoyed at the way some people aro shuffling nations around, and wiping out somo of our countries. “ Once upon a time one could send a report to anywhere in the world (with the possible exception of South America) and barring accidents in the Post Office, expect it to reach its destination, but in several portions of the globe at present the DXer cannot be sure if his station is still going to be amongst those present by the time his report reaches there. “ For a year or two reporting to Spanish stations has been more or less a doubtful investment, likewise Chinese stations." Austria and Czechoslovakia appear to have left us in the lurch and now it would seem that Japan stands a good chance of being added to the list. It is problematical whether reports in the English language to our friends in the East would be as popular as they might" be. “ However, there doesn’t seem to be very much we can do about it, except hope that all these and politicians will soon settle up their differences and Jet the poor DXer have a fair go at his hobby.”

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Evening Star, Issue 23349, 19 August 1939, Page 4

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RADIO LOG BOOK Evening Star, Issue 23349, 19 August 1939, Page 4

RADIO LOG BOOK Evening Star, Issue 23349, 19 August 1939, Page 4

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