BROADCASTING SERVICE

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22426, 5 September 1947, Page 4

BROADCASTING SERVICE

Sir, —“Hamilton Listener” may be interested in the following facts concerning radio programmes and reception in Gisborne. Gisborne's two stations appear to be starved of records. The national unit in particular does not present recorded serials or music which have been made later than 1940. No one would object to these discs being used sparingly among modern programmes, but to have them broadcast for increased transmission periods would be a retrograde step. If the Gisborne stations are to increase their hours on the air, tire programmes must be at least up to the standard of 2YII.

Hamilton is only 70 air miles from Auckland, from where IYA (10,000 watts) and IZB (5000 watts) should be received clearly and continuously. IYX and IZM should also be fairly strong in the evenings. Compare this with Gisborne, whose nearest modern station (2YH) is 105 air miles distant in Opapa. IZB and 2ZB are fairly strong here from 6-7.30 a.m. during winter, but in the evenings IZB is often obliterated by a 2000-watt Australian and a 50,000-watt Californian.

Wanganui is 105 air miles from Wellington, where 2YA and 2YC transmit, a strong signal. These should bo easy to receive, as Ilia transmissions cross the sea. 2YA is strongly received in Wanganui on crystal sets. , , Strangely enough, 2YH Is well heard in Central Otago and Westland, whereas 4YZ Invercargill sometimes surpasses 2YH te.lm.SU, to ,