SPARK INTERFERENCE

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16374, 23 June 1927, Page 3

SPARK INTERFERENCE

BRITISH ?ROP>OSALS v The British wireless authorities will present to the International Hadio Conference in Washington, in October, a considered scheme lor the reduction of sparkinterference with broadcasting-, There is every chance thai the recommendations will bo adopted,' in the mainj if not in their entirety. The scheme provides for ordinary ships' traffic on 800 metres, ,the 600 metre lane being reserved tor distress signals and urgent navigation messages. The 300 metre lane, vyhich is right in the middle of the present broadcast band, is to be clone avyay witlh There is also provision for'the complete replacement, within six months of the adoption of. the report, of shore spark apparatus with np-to-date continuous wave apparatus. Also every effort is to bo' made to'compel ships to be. lilted with the latest form of gear, and severe limitations are to he placed on power in congested areas. There are many, technical 'recommendations, and it seems, 'at last, that we are in sight of a. release from a. foria of interference which has become intolerable] '■ •

To-night's concert at 3YA is brim-' ming over with good talent. In addition to Mr. Harold Rreseott, there appear on the programme the names of other talented artists, such as Mr. A. Macdonaid (baritone), Mr. J. R. Lester (elocutionist), Miss HildaMicholls (contralto), Mr. A. Bate ('c,ello) and Miss A. Gale (soprano). Miss Maynard Hall will continue her interesting talks on her reminiscences of life in Hollywood, and fyliss Biackmore, on behalf of the Home Economics Association, Avill lecture on "Economics in the Home." This evening Mr. Peter Dawson will'be welcomed again at IYA in the bass solos "The Midnight Review" aiid "Nit'a Gitana" and in the elocutionary items "Devil May Care" and "Hullo!"

A splendid programme is billed for to-morrow night at 3YA. lfc has been arranged by Miss J. E, Russell, and music lovers should enjoy a treat. At IYA to-morrow, Mr. 'A.. E. Wilson l organist, will introduce for the first time a prelude and fugue from Bach, who is cejebrated for his unique pedal effects iii compositions of this type. This particular item will be arranged by Mr. Wilson in such a manner as to ensure the pedal tliemeVs clear portrayal. During the afternoon session at 41'A to-morrow, Miss M. Puecliegud will commence a series of talks upon cookery, aiid will continue each alternate Friday; at 4.1(> p.ni. In her first nddiWs she will tell listeners how to prepare and servo a. three-course dinner; The talks should prove very interesting as most- ladies are desirous' of learning new recipes. All "the ' recipes will be French, ami, quite economical.