RADIO NOTES

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIV, Issue 1188, 10 December 1924, Page 11

RADIO NOTES

(By “Q.R.M.”)

IYA gave a very good concert last Wednesday evening, but “roaring” valves spoilt reception. Among some of the best items ivero two selections irom the Capitol Grand Orchestra, a piano solo by Leopold Gudusky entitled “Marche Militaire,” songs by Mario Sliarmily, Virginia Ray and Florence Eastern, as well as one or two selections from the New Brunswick orchestra.

Another fine programme organised byMrs Dore, of 2YIv, was given last Sunday evening. The items were rendered by Mr C. B. Shaw, Mr C. Hicknott (baritone), Mr W. W. Marshall (bass), Mr L. Buckeridge (baritone), Mr H. Wilson (baritone), Mrs W. Laird (soprano), Mr V. Jones (baritone), and Miss Beggy Jones (mezzo soprano). Miss Ida Bosworth, who gave some fine selections on her violin at 2YK a little- while ago, performed at 2FC recently. Mr Charles E. Forrest is returning shortly from Australia, -where he has been for some months past. 11LO has been very bad lately, its carrier-wave being extremely weak. 2FC, however, has been giving some excellent concerts the last two or three weeks, though static ruined reception occasionally. Oamnru papers state that Mr F. P. Blackwood reports having heard the music transmitted by the Schenectady station WGY on November 20th. He heard the American music quite easily. Australia was unsuccessful in receiving WGY.

„ A new station is being erected at New York. It will use the tremendous power of 50,000 watts, and should bo heard quite well on bigger sets in New Zealand.

At a lecture given in New York, Mr Hugo Gernsback, an authority on radio, said that on 20 metres wavelength an uncanny quiet reigned, there being no static in that low region. Daylight had absolutely no effect on transmission nor was fading noticeable. What a perfect paradise listeners-in would be in.

KGO now broadcasts regular instructive programmes for over 600,000 California school children, commencing at 9 o’clock in the morning so as to make the children more punctual in their attendance. It was first begun on 3rd November, Mr W. Wood being the first speaker. Professor J. C. Bolton also spoke several times. IYB Auckland is to give special original programmes for the children, from 7 15 to 8 p.m. These concerts will take place on the first and last Saturdays of each month.

Local interference has been causing great trouble in Palmerston North for some weeks past. It has gradually been getting worse, until now it is next to impossible to time in Now Zealand stations. Every night it is the same; from wave lengths 180 to 400 squeals are heard incessantly. It is becoming impossible to even pick put the carrier wave let alone get music. In England anyone heard “squealing” lor the first time is taught flow to work Ins set, and if caught a second time, his set is taken from him for 21 days and over. If all the radio clubs joined togetlier in this surely something could be done. If not, radio will never make the headway it should. Tho whole radio dominion would have to combine, however, in order to definitely do away with these nuisances.

ATLANTIC BRIDGED. CRAZE FOR CROSS-WORLD PUZZLES. VICTORIA (8.C.) Nov. 26. George Hubbard, Vancouver City Corporation’s chief electrician, with the inor-t powerful receiving radio in this part of the country lat<t night heard station SSC, Glasgow, then QZY. Manchester, nnd within 15 minutes picked up some sending station at Sydney, Australia, but was unable to identify the exact name. He heard the Glasgow orchestra music with remarkable distinctness. Hubbard uses a set of bis own manufacture with nine tubes NEW YORK. Nov. 27. The Atlantic was bridged last night by radio as successfully as if it were merely a millpond. Hundreds of messages from receivers all over the country showed that Aberdeen, Newcastle und Madrid heard with the greatest success, while London and Bournemouth heard fairly well One Now York operator heard Aberdeen strong enough to uee a loud speaker to provide music for dancing. POLICE HAVE THE CRAZE. Leading commercial organisations are trying to banish cross-world puzzles because tho craze in big offices has reached appalling dimensions. Commissioner Enright, who has charge of the New, York Police Department, has issued a remarkable edict banishing both radio and “cross-world” puzzles in favour of more pistol practice as a recreation for officers. “Our men are spending too much time,” he said, “in looking; up strange Australian birds, or attempting to tune in to Honolulu. I’m tired of hearing about half a. dozen policemen emptying guns at a crook who invariably escapes. What is the good of a policeman who can’t shoot straight?”