ON the AIR

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 91, 8 July 1927, Page 12

ON the AIR

Fare for Listeners-ln

New Zealand broadcasting stations transmit as follow: TO-DAY'S PROGRAMMES IYA Auckland: 333 metres, 500 watts. 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., afternoon concert; 6.30 p.m. to 7 p.m., children’s session, Air. W. P. Rankin; 7.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m., news and reports, etc.; 7.30 p.m., talk on ‘•Motoring’’ by Mr. Geo. Campbell; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., chimes; relay of concert from Messrs. John Court, Ltd.; violin solo, “Aria” (Durant), Mr. P. Bretnall; soprano solo, “A Spirit Flower,” Miss D. Youd; baritone solo, “The Minstrel Boy,” Air. D. AVrathall; contralto solo, “Lie There Aly Lute,” Aliss AI. Williamson; violin solo, “Zingaresca” (Ellerton), Air. P. Bretnall; mezzo soprano solo, “Homing” (Del Riego), Aliss C. Duncan; vocal duet, “Second Minuet” (Besley), Aliss Youd and Air. Wrathall; vocal trio, selected, Alisses Youd and Williamson and Air. Wrathall; mezzo soprano solo, “The Fuchsia Tree” (Quilter), Aliss C. Duncan; violin solo, “Libelleritang” (Rieding). Mr. P. Bretnall; vocal duet, selected, Alisses Youd and Williamson; baritone solo, “Simon the Cellarer” (Hatton), Air. D. Wrathall; soprano solo, “The Sweetest Song” (James), Aliss D. Youd; contralto solo, “The Little Irish Girl,” Aliss AI. Williamson; pianoforte solo, “Sequidilla” (Albeniz), Mr. Barry Coney; contralto solo, “Angus McDonald,” Miss AI. Williamson; weather report and interval; relay from Prince Edward Theatre Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Geo. Poore; mezzo soprano- solo, “Unmindful of the Roses” (Taylor), Miss C. Duncan; baritone solo, “Otu Palermo” from “Vespri Siciliana.” Mr. D. Wrathall; pianoforte solo, “Juba” (Dett), Mr. Bari'y Coney; soprano solo, ‘Solveig’s Song” (Oreig), Aliss D. Youd; violin solo, “Serenade,” Air. P. Bretnall. 3YA Christchurch: 306 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, etc.; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., chimes; relay of orchestral selections from Strand Picture Theatre Quartette under the direction of Air. Harry Ellwood; bass solo,

“Aluleteer of ATalaga” (Trotere), Air. C. Gallop; mezzo soprano solo, “Down Along in Cloverland” (Clarke), Airs. G. Jamieson; elocutionary, “During the Interval,”

Mr. C. Collins; organ solos, “Processional March” (Purcell), “Melody in F’ (Rubenstein), “Prelude in C Alin or" (Rachmaninoff), “Question and Answer" (Wolstenholme), Air. Root. E. Lake; baritone solos (a) “Not Understood” (Houton), (b) “A Night of Love” (Spier), Air. Wilbraham; mezzo soprano solo,

“Pleading” (Elgar). Mrs. G. Jamieson; violin solo, “Ballet Alusic from Rosamund” (Kriesler), Airs. A. C. Moysey; elocutionary, “Grandpa” (The Death of Little Nell) from “The Old Curiosity Shop,” Air. C. Collins; bass solo, “The Three Bachelors” (Russell), Air. C. Gallop; mezzo soprano solo, “To A Aliniature” (Clarke), Mrs. G. Jamieson; violin solo, “Canzonette” from Concerto (Tschaikowsky), Airs. A. C. Aloysey; baritone solo. “I Hear a Thrush at Eve” (Cadman), Air. S. Wilbraham; organ solos, (a) “Grand Chorus” (GuilmantT. (b) “Andante Place Voile” (Stevens), (c) “Coronation Alarch” (Meyerbeer), Air. R. E. Lake. 4YA Dunedin:—463 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., afternoon concert; Town Hall chimes; His Master's Voice recital; relay of instrumental music from the Savoy; studio items; “Cookery” talk by Aliss M. Puechegud; rdlay of music from the Savoy; His Alaster’s Voice recital; 7. p.m. to 7.30 p.m., children’s concert arranged by Aunt Diana; 7.45 p.m., news and market reports; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Town Hall chimes; studio concert; 8.45 p.m., address under the auspices of the W.E.A.; 9 p.m., relay of dance music by Em. Beacham and his orchestra from the Savoy Cabaret. * • 2YK Wellington: 295 metres, 120 watts. 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., studio items and relay of Manuel Hyman’s Exhibition Band from the New Adelphi Cabaret; 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., children’s session, Aunt Jo and Uncles Ernest and Bill; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., studio concert and relay of Manuel Hyman’s Exhibition Band from the New Adelphi Cabaret. ACROSS THE TASMAN Australian broadcasting stations transmit as follow: TO-DAY 2BL Sydney: r 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. Special Country Session 7 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; Australian Mercantile Land and E’inance Company’s report; weather report and forecast by courtesy of Government meteorologist; Producers’ Distributing Society’s fruit and vegetable market Stock Exchange reports; grain and fodder report (“Sun”); dairy produce report (“Sun”); 7.15 p.m.. Country news from the “Sun;” 7.30 p.m., talk on “Gardening Science” by Air. Cooper, park superintendent, City Council; 8 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; Broadcasters’ Topical Chorus; 8.3 p.m., Mr. Clem Williams (baritone); 8.10 p.m., Aliss Alarjorie Seymour (popular songs); 8.17 p.m., Air. Bob Driscoll (comedian); 8.24 p.m., Aliss Gladys Verona (soprano); 5.44 p.m., Broadcasters’ all sports expert will talk on “Football;” 9 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; resume of following day’s programme; weather report and forecast by courtesy of Air. C. J. Mares, Government meteorologist; 9.6 p.m.. Broadcasters’ Trio; 9.16 p.m., Aladame De Vant (American coon impersonator); 9.21 p.m.. Air. Sydney Hollister (comedian); 9.28 p.m., Dorothy Ann Duo in harmony and humour: 9.43 p.m., the snorting editor of the “Sun” will talk on “The Prospects of Saturday’s Racing;” 10.3 p.m.. Broadcasters’ Trio; 10.13 p.m.. Air. Clem Williams; 10.20 p.m., Aliss Alarjorie Seymour; 10.27 p.m.. news items by courtesy of the “Sun” Newspapers: 10.31 p.m., Air. Bob Driscoll; 10.38 p.m., Aladame De Vant: 10.43 p.m.. Air. Sydney Hollister; 10.50 p.m., Broadcasters’ Trio; 11 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; National Anthem.

2FC Sydney: 442 metres, 5,000 watts. 7.15 p.m., talks to children by “Hello Man;” dinner music; 8.30 p.m., news service: 9.15 p.m., concert programme, including orchestral music; vocal and instrumental items; dance music. • • • ILO Melbourne: 371 metres, 5.000 watts. 7 p.m., entertainment for children; 7.30 p.m., items by studio orchestra; news service; 8.45 p.m., concert programme, including items by studio orchestra; selections by Collingwood Citizens’ Band; vocal and instrumental items; relay of dance music. TO-MORROW 2BL, Sydney.— 353 metres, 6,000 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;” S p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; Broadcasters’ Topical Chorus; 8.3 p.m., musical programme including: Air. Leslie Herford (baritone), Aliss Hilda Walker (soprano), Air. Reg. Harrison (comedian), Miss Alab Fotheringham (soubrette), talk by Bringa: 10.15 p.m., the Ambassadors’ dance band broadcast from the Ambassadors; “Sun” news will be broadcast during intervals: 12 midnight. G.P.O. clock and chimes; National Anthem.

U.S.A. BROADCAST STATIONS

A number of listeners are turning theii 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.

Los Angeles. Calif.. 468.5 metres. 4.000 watts.

KFKX.—Hastings. 288.3 metres. 5.000 watts.

KGO.—Oakland, Calif., 361.2 metres. 4.000 watts.

KM OX.—Kirkwood, Mo.. 280.2 metres. 1.500 watts.

KOA.—Denver. Colo., 332.4 metres. 6.000 watts.

KYW.—Chicago, 535.4 metres. 3.500 watts.

WBAL. —Baltimore. 246 metres. 5.000 watts.

WBAP.—Texas, 476 metres, 1,500 watts. WBZ.—Springfield. 331 metres. 2.000 watts.

WCBD.—Zion, 344.6 metres, 5,000 watts WCCD.—Alinn., 416.4 metres, 5.000 watts.

WCX-—Pontiac. 616.9 metres, 5,000 watts.

WEAF.—New York, 491.5 metres. 5.000 watts.

WEBH.—Chicago, 370 metres, 2.000 watts.

WGHP.—Detroit, 270 metres, 1,500 watts.

WGY.—Schenectady, N.Y.. 379.5 metres. 5.000 watts.

WHO.—lowa, 526 metres, 500 watts. WHT.—Deerfield. 238 metres. 3.500 watts.

WJAZ.—Mount Prospect. 322.4 metres. 1.500 watts.

WJR —Pontiac, 516.9 metres. 5.000 watts.

WLIB.-Elgin. 111., 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. —SL Joseph. Mo.. 267.7 metres. 2.000 watts.

KFNF.—Shenandoah, lowa, 461.3 metres, 2,500 watts.

KFQA.—SL Louis. Mo., 280.2 metres. 5.000 watts.

KFQB. —Fort Worth. Texas. 508.2 metres, 2.500 watts.

KFVE.—SL Louis. Mo., 240 metres, 5 000 watts.

KGA.—Spokane, Wash., 340.7 metres, 20,000 watts.