RADIO PROGRAMMES

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 63, 15 February 1939, Page 7

RADIO PROGRAMMES

DOMINION AND OVERSEAS. The following radio programmes will be beard this evening and to-morrow morning from the Dominion National, Australian, Empire and European stations (all schedules are Now Zealand time) : IYA AUCKLAND (461 metres; 650 kilocycles).—s.o: Children’s session. 6.0: Dinner music. 8.0: String Quartet, “Quartet in A Major, Op. 18, No. 5.” 8.26: Tudor Davies (tenor), “Adelaide.” 8.30: Orchestra, “Quintet for Piano, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon.” 8.56: Kirsten ELagstad (soprano), “Creation’s Hymn.” 9.0: Weather. 9.5: “Coronets of England, the Life of Mary, Queen of Scots.” 9.35: Theatre chorus, “Harry Welchmann Memories.” 9.47: Alexander Borowsky (piano), “Hungarian Rhapsody ‘No. 2.” 9.55: Stuart Robertson (baritone), “Song of the Buccaneer.” 10.0: Musicmirth and melody. IYX AUCKLAND (340.7 metres; 880 kilocycles).—s.o: Selected musical programme. 6.0: Closo. 7.0: After-dinner programme. 2YA WELLINGTON (526.0 metres; 570 kilocycles).—s.o: Children’s session. 6.0: Dinner music. 8.0: “Popular Lecture On Cancer,” an address by Dr. F. A. Maguire (from the Concert Chamber, Town Hall). Present, Hon. P. Fraser. The Mayor ■will preside under the auspices of the New Zealand and Commonwealth Governments. Other speakers, Dr. Cumpton and Sir James Elliott, New Zealand branch of the British Empire Campaign. 9.0: Weather. 9.5: “Into the Light,” romantic serial of tho Middle Ages. 9.32: “Soldier of Fortune,” a serial. 10.0: Dance music. 2YC WELLINGTON (356.9 metres- 840 kilocycles).—s.o: Light music. 6.0: Close. 7.0 : After-dinner music. 8.0: Classical programme. 8.40 : Concerto programme. 10.0 : “In Lighter Vein.” 3YA CHRISTCHURCH (416.4 metres; 720 kilocycles).—s.o: Children’s session. 6.0: Dinner music. 8.0: Readings, Mr 0). 3*. Simmance, with music. “Pickwick Papers,” “Poems” by E. A. Poe. Music, Albert Sammons (violin). Lionel Tertis (viola)- end orchestra, “First Movement of Conccrtante Sinfonie,” Heifetz and orchestra, “Andante from Concerto in D. Op. 35.” 8-35: Ernst Von Dohnanyi (pianoforte) and orchestra, “Variations on a Nursery Tune, Op. 25.” 8.56: Choir, “Benedictus in B Elat.” 9.0: Weather. 9.5: Orchestra, “May Day,” “Olde Wayes.” 9.15: Vladimir Rosing (tenor), “Song of the Poor Wanderer,” “The Drunken Miller.” “Northern Star.” “Crusaders Song,” “The Rose and the Nightingale.” 9.27: Orchestra. “Victoria the Great” Suite. 9.40: Elena Gerhardt (mezzo-soprano), “Conclusion,” “A Spring Night,” “Whither,” “Suleika’s Second Song.” 9.50: Orchestra, “Chanson de Matin.” “Chanson de Nuft.” “Nocturnetto.” 10.0: Music, mirth and melody. 3YL Oil RISTOH UR 011 (250 metres ; 1200 kilocycles).—s.o: Selected recordings. 6.0: Close. 7.0: After-dinner music. 8.0: Alternative concert programme.

4YA DUNEDIN (379.5 metres; 790 kilocycles).—s.o : Children’s session. 6.0 : Dinner music. 8.0: “Mittens,” an epic of tho turf. 8.15: Buccaneers. 8.28: “The Fourth Form at St. Percy’s.” 8,40: Interview with Mr R. 11. Nimmo, “Roaming in England and Scotland.” 9.0: Weather. 9.5: “Westward Ho!”, a story. 9.18: “Hester Siding,” radio drama. 9.35: “Ports of Cull, a Visit to Poland.” 10.5: Dance music. 4YU DUNEDIN (272 metres; 1140 kilocycles).—s.o; Selected recordings. 6.0: Close. 7.0: After-dinner music. 8.0: Alternative concert programme.

AUSTRALIAN STATIONS. 2FO SYDNEY (492 metres;. . 61( kilocycles).—B.o: Talks. 0.40: Sporting. 9.0: Triggers' session. 9.15: Interlude. 9.20: News. 9.40: Talk. 10.0: “As You Like It’,’ n drama; “Emma and ’Erbert” ; A.B.C. Light Orchestra; nows; and music. 2BL SYDNEY (405 metres; 740 kilocycles).—B.s: Dinner music. 9.30: “llow It Began.” 9.32: “After-Dinner Show.” 10.0: National Military Band: Sonia ChostiakofF (tenor) • Desmond Tanner (ofgan); news; and music.

AUSTRALIAN RELAY, MELBOURNE. VLR3 (25.25 m., 11.88 m.c\).-8.30 a.m.12 15 o.iu. ; 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. VLR (31.34 m., 9.58 nr.c.).—8.15 p.m. 1.30 a.m. - 8.15 p.m.: Dinner music. 9.15: News. 9.40 ; Talk. 9.55 : Music. 10.0 : (Play; variety show; humour; music; and news.

THE EMPIRE STATION

8.0 p.m.: Big Ben. Music Hall. 9.0; “Books,” talk, Rt. Hon. Earl of Lytlon, K.G. 9.15: Sidney Crooke and his Light Quartet, with Mae Craven, Australian soprano. 9.50: News and announcements.

BITS ABOUT BROADCASTS,

TRANSMISSIONS FROM ROME. IMPERIAL SHORT-WAVE CENTRE. (By “Microphone.”) The new Imperial Radio Centre established by the Italian Government is now in operation. Programme material despatched every month to all parts of the world no longer is confined to the activities of the “E.1.A.1t. Short-Wave Station,” but bears the imprint of the “Imperial Short-Wave Center, Rome,” an Americanism in spelling that is reflected in the repleteness of the information. Twentyeight closely-printed pages are required to carry the details of tho month’s broadcasts from five short-wave and five medium wave transmitters in languages to suit over a score of localities, besides a session in Esperanto. No information has been disclosed concerning the power of the new transmitters, but it was stated some months ago that Prato Smeraldo would in future have a rating of at least 100 k.w., placing it in the forefront of world coverage equipment. Perusal of the bulletin elicits interesting information. Germany receives the most foreign broadcasts, seven distinct transmissions in the course of one day being directed towards the Reich. Of equal significance, but for other reasons, no doubt, Russia receives the next most lively attention with four transmissions daily. On the other hand England and France are favoured with one daily each on short and medium waves. Both Americas, Italian East Africa, Albania, Arabia. Bulgaria, Denmark, and Scandinavian countries, the Middle, Far and Near East, Greece, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Rumania. Spain and Turkey are among other recipients of the Italian programmes. The complete list of transmitters is as follows: SHORT WAVE. M. M.c.

MEDIUM WAVE. M. K.c.

‘Radiates till 5.5 a.m., summer time. tßadiates from 5.5 till closing at 2 p.m. JEither is used with 2R03 for North America between 12.30 and 2 p.m. Commencing daily at 10.40 a.m. (C.E.T.) Rome is broadcasting on one or several waves until 3 a.m. the next morning. News in Esperanto is given from 8.50-9.5 a.m. on Tuesdays New Zealand time on 2R03. Early morning listeners may hear the programme for England through the same station from 6.19-6.36 a.m. Only this quar-ter-hour is devoted to English listeners, though North America and Latin America daily receive lengthy programmes.

INTERESTING RECEPTION. The elusiveness of short-wave signals in large part epitomises their appeal. There are signals to he trapped given sufficient patience and suitable conditions; not all that are on the air may he heard at the one time, nor even by listeners only a short distance apart. Aerial and receiver equipment, freedom from electrical interference, and the quality of patience all play their part. Another interesting budget of items from our correspondent “J.T.” hears out the facts. He reports that on 'Thursday evening at 7 o’clock Tirana (Albania) was received with a programme of Albanian music at fair strength—R7 and QSAo—announcements being made at intervals in English, French, German, etc. The music had’ a 'strongly Oriental character 'This is most interesting news, illustrating the possibilities of unusual reception at the present time. A search of the channel-—30.2 metres, 9.9 m.c.—on Monday night failed to reveal a trace of the 'station in the writer’s locality. Unusually late reception of Cuba has been cnjovetl with COBC still on the air at 9 p.m. at good strength on 9.9 m.c. From n bout 10.30 p.m. greatly improved conditions have been noted on the 13-metre hand, with British and German stations well received. Similarly the 19-metre channel will he found to vield a variety of European programme material from about 1.30, with Paris-Mondial vastly improved Moscow, Berlin, and, later, London all at good strength. Our correspondent notes the appearance oil the 20-metre amateur band of Japanese and South American stations, with several eastern and middle east Canadians. The VE signal—with a notable exception last year is usually 'difficult to hear, although Vancouver [ operators appear to achieve more success. On 10 metres VE4SH Winnipeg, i VESAEY and VESAEZ British Colum- | bia have been logged, and 20 metres ! have yielded the Ontarians VE’s 3WV | Collingwood, 3XG Windsor and 3ALF. (Australian, Hawaiian, and United | States stations are too numerous to log, but other 20-metre signals have been those of SUIRD Alexandria

(Egypt), KSAN Panama Canal Zone, LAIF Norway, KF(?)6DHW Canton Island (there has been a little discussion as to whether Canton takes the Hawaiian K 6 prefix—it has been heard in use by amateurs on the island), YN3DG Nicaragua, and CPIAA Bolivia (from experience it appears that this amateur does not verify reports). South African signals continue to remain elusive, although they are evidently reaching South America with volume to spare.

STATION TO IDENTIFY. ’The co-operation of short-wave enthusiasts is invited in an effort to solve the identity of yet another “mystery” station. “J.T.” reports that at about 7.30 each morning strong, clear signals are being received on 11.1 m.c., with music of a European nature forming the greater part of the programme. Announcements are made in a language that cannot be identified —it is certainly not French, German, Spanish, Dutch or Russian. With these ruled out there is only ;1 narrow scope remaining, but reference to the latest call list suggests that the station is CSW7 Lisbon, Portugal, operating on 27.17 metres, 11.04 m.c., which has been well received for a considerable time in the morning hours. This is the revised call of CSW and the address is National Broadcasting Station, Portugal. Its schedule is from 6.30 till 10 a.m., summer time. Perhaps other listeners are in a position to positively identify the station in question, and their suggestions are invited.

GSI 15.26 Tll.C. GSO 15.18 m.c. GSK 19.82m., 15.14 m.c. GSD 11.75 m.c. GSK 25.2ym., 11.86 m.c.

*21104 ... ... 25.4 11.81 +2R03 ... ... 31.13 9.03 JIRF ... 30.52 9.83 +IQY ... 25.70 11.67 ICC ... 47.20 G.35

Rome II ... 245.5 1222 Bari I ... 283.3 1059 Milan I ... 308.6 814 Rome I ... 420.8 713 Bolzano ... 550.7 530