ON the AIR

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 86, 2 July 1927, Page 10

ON the AIR

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NEW ZEALAND New Zealand broadcasting stations transmit as follow: TO-DAY’S PROGRAMMES IYA Auckland: 420 metres, 500 watts. 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., afternoon concert; 7.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m., news and reports; sporting results; S p.m. to 11 p.m., chimes; relay of orchestral selections from Strand Theatre Orchestra under the direction of Eve Bentley; baritone solos, (a) “To Mary” (White), (b) “Who is Sylvia” (Schubert), Mr. J. Hutton; humorous recital, '‘History Up-to-date,” Mr. A. White; bass solo, “Song of the Volga Boatmen,” Mr. H. Waite; baritone solos, (a) “How Deep the Slumber of the Floods,” (b) “Drink to Me Only” (Quilter), Mr. J. Hutton; bass solo, “Down Among the Dead Men,” Mr. H. Waite; interval and sports results; relay of dance music from Dixieland Cabaret Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Clyde Howley. * * * 3YA Christchurch: 405 metres, 500 watts. 2.45 p.m., relay from Lancaster Park of description of Soccer football match, Canada v. New Zealand, 2nd test match; 6.30 p.m. to 7 p.m., children’s sessions. Uncle Jack and Uncle Sam; 7.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m.,, news and reports, etc.; S p.m. to 10 p.m., chimes; relay of orchestral selections from Grand Picture Theatre, orchestra under the direction of Mrs. Black; vocal trio, “With You” (Siberman), 3 Y’s Acres; English concertina, “Men of Harlech,” Mr. E. W. Heald, baritone solo, “Only An Old Diamond” (Stroud), Mr. Leslie Stewart; elocutionary, “Punchinello” (Wetherley), Miss Mvra Edmonds; vocal trio, “Dear Little Irish Mother” (O’Brien), 3 Y”s Acres; baritone solo, “Dolorosa” (Phillips), Mr. Leslie Stewart; English concertina, “Popular Melodies,” Mr. E. W. Pleald; elocutionary, “Bairnies Cuddle Doon,” Miss Myra Edmonds; baritone solo, “That Old Irish Mother of Mine” (Von Tilzer), Mr. Leslie Stewart; English concertina, “The Bell Chimes,” Mr. E W Heald; elocutionary, “Castles in the Air,” Miss Myra Edmonds; relay of dance music from Caledonian Hall by arrangement with Mr. Reg. Stillwell.

4YA Dunedin:— 435 metres, 750 watts. Silent day. 2YK- Wellington: 295 metres, 120 watts. Silent day. to-morrow IYA Auckland: 420 metres, 500 watts. 3 to 4.30 p.m., Studio concert; 6.55 p.m., relay of church service from St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church’; Preacher, Rev. Lamb-Harvey; organist, Dr. McDougall; 8.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m., relay of Municipal B|ind under the direction of Mr. Chris. Smith. # 3YA Christchurch: 405 metres, 500 watts. 6.30 p.m., relay of evening service from Trinity Congregational Church to be attended by Christchurch Savage Club; preacher, “Savage” Rev. D. Gardner Miller; 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., organ recital and musical items by Trinity Choir; soloists, Savage G. M. Smith, Savage T. M. Charters; organist, Savage Raynor White, F L.C.M ; organ selections, “Offertoire in F Minor” (Pearce), “Jerusalem the Golden” (Spark), Mr. Raynor White. m m m 4YA Dunedin: 435 metres, 750 watts. 6.30 p.m., relay of service and sacred concert from the Methodist Central Mission; preacher, Rev. W. Walker; organist, Mr. Chas. Martin; 8 p.m., to 9.15 p.m., sacred concert by the Leech Lyric Cluo Choir, conducted by Mr. John T. Leech; anthem, “O Gladsome Light” (Sullivan), the choir; vocal solo, "Bring Forth the Best Robe” (Sullivan), Mr. Walter Mitchell; anthem, “Seek Ye the Lord” (Roberts), the choir; anthem, “Blessed Be God, the Father” (Wesley), the choir; soloists, Miss R. Baxter, Mr. Walter Mitchell; vocal duet, “Hold Thou My Hand,” Messrs. Doris and Valda McCurdy; anthem, “Angelus” (Wallace), the choir; vocal solo, “Arise O Sun,” Miss Stewart Mitchell; anthem, “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go,” the choir; accompanist at organ, M:\ Chas. Martin.

2YK Wellington: 295 metres, 120 watts. 6.55 p.m., relay of evening service of the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church; preacher, Rev. R. Howie; organist and choirmaster, Mr. Frank Thomas; 8.15 p.m. to 9.45 p.m., relay of band concert of the Port Nicholson Silver Band from the Grand Opera House, Wellington. ACROSS THE TASMAN Australian broadcasting stations transmit as follow: — TO-DAY 2BL, Sydney.— 353 metres, 5.000 watts. 5.45 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; Uncle George and the kiddies; 6.40 p.m., musical programme from the studio; 7.15 p.m., results of all sporting information, including racing, bowls, tennis, athletics, by courtesy of the “Sun;” 7.30 p.m., country news from the “Sun;” 8 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; Broadcasters’ Topical Chorus; musical programme by Helena Stewart (soprano), Amy Ostinga (contralto), Lance Jeffree (tenor) and Peter Sutherland (basso); 10.15 p.m., the Ambassadors’ dance band broadcast from the ballroom of the Ambassadors; “Sun” news will be broadcast during intervals; 12 midnight, G.P.O. clock and chimes: National Anthem. 2FC Sydney: 440 metres, 5,000 watts. 7.15 p.m., entertainment for children; 5.45 p.m., news service; 9.30 p.m., concert programme, including items by Broadcasters’ Topical Chorus; vocal and instrumental items; daned music. « • * 3LO Melbourne: 371 metres. 5,000 watts. 7.10 p.m., entertainment for children; 9.30 p.m., concert programme, including selections by Malvern Tramways Band; vocal and instrumental items; dance music. 4QG, Brisbane: 385 metres, 5,000 watts. 8 p.m., talks to children by “Uncle Ben” and “Uncle Jim”; 8.45 p.m., news service; 9.30 p.m., concert, including vocal and instrumental items: relay of music. TO-MORROW 2BL, Sydney: 353 metres, 5,000 watts. 10.45 a.m., special news service; 11.0 a.m., anniversary service t>roadcast from L B C T R i C L I G H i Don't buy your Light carelessly. Ask for “Mazda” Lamps and ensure good light. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL AND ENGINEERING CO., LTD. i2

St. Jude’s Church of England, Randwick; 3.30 p.m., studio concert; 4.3 Q p.m., Bible class conducted by Mr. W. “Cairo” Bradley; 5.15 p.m., close down; 5.45 p.m., children’s service; 7.0 p.m., anniversary service broadcast from St. Jude’s Church of England, Randwick; 8.30 p.m., from the studio, Broadcasting Trio; 8.40 p.m., Miss Pauline Harford-Foster, soprano; 8.47 p.m., Miss Edith Kilminster, pianiste; 8.57 p.m., resume of following day’s programme and weather report; 9.0 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; 9.1 p.m., Mr. Norman Wright, tenor; 9.8 p.m., Miss Edna Fenner, elocutionist; 9.15 p.m., Broadcasting Trio; 9.25 p.m., Miss Pauline Harford-Foster; 9.32 p.m., Miss Edith Kilminster; 9.37 p.m., Mr. Norman Wright; 9,44 p.m., Miss Edna Fenner; 9.51, Broadcasters’ Trio; 10.0 p.m., G.P.O. clock. National anthem. * * * 2FC, Sydney:—442 metres, 5,000 watts 8.30 p.m., relay anniversary service from St. Jude’s Church of England, Randwick; 10 p.m., concert, including items by Broadcasters’ Trio; vocal and instrumental items. 3LO, Melbourne: 371 metres, 5,000 watts. 7 p.m., hymns and service for children; 8.30 p.m., relay from Scots Church; 10-p.m., concert, including items by Malvern Tramways Band; vocal and instrumental items. * * * 4QG, Brisbane: 385 metres, 5,000 watts. 8.30 p.m., relay of evening service from St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church; 10 p.m.. relay of concert by Brisbane Municipal Concert Band. * * * NOTES The Auckland station, IYA, will be on the air to-morrow afternoon with a studio programme from 3 to 4.30. It is hoped to make the relays the principal feature of these transmissions, but nothing could be arranged this week. A relay line has been placed in Albert Park, and it is hoped to run one to Ellerslie also. This would ensure a number of band items each Sunday. U.S.A. BROADCAST STATIONS A number of listeners are turning their attention to American broadcasts. The following larger stations will therefore prove of Interest:— KDKA.—East Pittsburg, Po., 309.1 metres, variable high power. KFAB.—Lincoln, Neb., 340.7 metres, 1.000 watts. KFl.—Los Angeles, Calif., 468.5 metres. 4.000 watts. KFKX.— Hastings, 253.3 metres. 5,000 watts. KGO.-Oakland. Calif., 361.2 metres. 4.000 watts. KMOX.—Kirkwood, Mo.. 280.2 metres. 1.500 watts. KOA.—Denver. Colo., 332.4 metres. 5.000 watts. KYW.—Chicago, 535.4 metres, 3,500 watts. WBAL.—Baltimore. 246 metres. 6.000 WBAP.—Texas, 476 metres, 1,500 watts. WBZ.—Springfield. 331 metres. 2.000 watts. WCBD. —Zion, 344.6 metres, 6,000 watts WCCD.—Minn., 416.4 metres, 5.000 watts. WCX.—Pontiac, 616.9 metres, 5,000 WEAP.—New York, 491.5 metres. 5.000 watts. WEBH.—Chicago. 370 metres, 2,000 watts. WGHP. —Detroit, 270 metres, 1,500 WGY.—Schenectady. N.Y.. 379.5 metres. 5.000 watts. WHO.—lowa, 526 metres, 600 watts. WHT.—Deerfield, 238 metres. 3.500 watts. WJAZ.—Mount Prospect, 322.4 metres. 1.500 watts. WJR. —Pontiac. 616.9 metres. 5.000 watts. VVLlß.—Elgin, ril., 302.8 metres. 4.000 watts. In addition to these high-power stations, there are about 30 to 35 other stations all working on at least 1,000 watts, many of which have often been heard In New Zealand. KFEQ.—St_ Joseph. Mo., 267.7 metres. 2.000 watts. KFNF.—Shenandoah, lowa, 461.3 metres. 2.500 watts. KFQA. —St. Louis. Mo., 280.2 metres. 5.000 watts. KFQB. —Fort Worth, Texas, 508.2 metres, 2,500 watts. KFVE.—Sit. Louis. Mo., 240 metres, 5.000 watts. KG A.—Spokane, Wash., 340.7 metres, 20,000 watts.