WIRELESS FOR ALL AND SUNDRY

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17888, 2 July 1926, Page 9

WIRELESS FOR ALL AND SUNDRY

notes dn programmes BOTH NEAR AND FAR. (BY AERIAL.' The undermentioned broadcasting stations will be “on the air" this evening. Id all cases N.Z. time is given, and transmissions of studio and relayed programmes only are referred to. Some of the stations transmit “talks to children" for from half an hour to an hour before the regular evening concert. New Zealand. N IYA. Auckland—33o metres, 2.30 p.m.: Gramophone concert: 7.30 p.m.: Studio concert and relays from Rialto Theatre and IJoyes Motors orchestra. IYC, Whangarei—2so metres; S—lo p.m. 2YF. Palmerston North—2oo metres; 7.30-9.30 p.m. 2YIv, Wellington—2B3 metres; 2.45 p.m. to 4.45 p.m.: Studio items and Manuel Hyman's Exhibition Band; 7 p.m.: Children’s hour—Aunt Jo and Uncles Bert and Ernest; 8 p.m.: Concert of latest Player rolls and records. Close at 10 p.m. 3A<'. Christchurch—24o metres; 8 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.: Trade concert, gramophone records. 4YA, Dunedin—3Bo metres; 7 p.m.: Dealers’ demonstration concert—gramophone selections: 7.45: Information service, news items, etc.; 8.00: Relay from 11 is Majesty’s Theatre, selections by Pavlova’s Operatic Orchestra; 9.00: Address by Mr W. B. Steel on “The Beauties of Otago", 9.15 to 10 p.m.: Relay from the Savoy —special light programme by the Savoy Novelty Band. Australia. 3LO, Melbourne—37l metres; 9.30 12.30 p.m. 3AR, Melbourne—4B4 metres, 9.30 12.10 p.m. 2FC, Sydney—lloo metres; 9.30 12.30 p.m. 2BL, Sydney—3s3 metres; 9.30 —11.30 p.m. SCL, Adelaide—39s metres; 9.45 1 a.m. 4QG, Brisbane—3Bs metres; 9.30 11.30 p.m. HEARD LAST NIGHT. In order to give those interested in wireless some idea of what is on the air nightly, a round or ,two of the Australian and New Zealand stations is made, via pne receiver, each evening. These notes are not in any way an attempt to convey news : as such but merely to indicate what can be picked up in Christchurch by means of a moderately good receiver. “Aerial" will be glad to have reports of receptions, from any interested in the progress of the science, for this column, and will also welcome news from transmitting amateurs—to whom is due the credit for the progress made in radio reception and transmission all over the world.

Following are some extracts from a report on reception by Mr T. P. Sewell last night:— 5.35 p.m.—4QG: Lecturette, “Building up a rural population,” by the editor of the “Queensland Industrial Journal.” Yery interesting. 8.55—3L0: A talk on the care of the teeth (good) : 9.25: a warning from the P.M.G. to listeners-in who have not renewed their licenses (local radioists take note) : 9.30 —Post Office clock, Melbourne; 9.35 4QG: Contralto solo, “Fair Spring is Returning." from “Samson and Delilah” (good); 9.45: Recitation. “Gypsland Girl”; 9.52: Musical comedy act by “Fred and Winifred” (very good and very funny). Fred said he had lost his dog. It swallowed a tape measure and went out and died by the yard! 9.58: Moana Duo, Waikiki Melody (very sweet): 10.6: Contralto song, “Absent,” by Miss FLorence Metcalf (very good) ; 10.17; Contralto song, “Teach Me to Pray.” How's this for a programme? NOTES. Mr Charles Panned has installed a five-valve neutrodvne radio set at Kaikoura, and is getting reception of considerable volume from Australian and New Zealand stations. On Monday night “The Belle of New York” was transmitted from Melbourne, and the entertainment was thoroughly enjoyed. The cricket news from Australia was received on Saturday and Sunday nights, and also on Tuesday night. To the Editor. Sir, —I leave you a paper which will give you correct times for Australian stations usual closing down time. 3LO, 9.30 to 12.30, N.Z. time. 3AR, 9.30 to* 12.10, N.Z. time. SCL, 10.0 to 1. a.m., N.Z. time. 2FC, 9.30 to 12.30, N.Z. time. 4QG, 9.30 to 12.30, N.Z. time. This is about one hour longer than you stated in your notes; however, good luck. Your notes much read and appreciated. lam a regular listenerin to the Aussie stations and think them excellent. On Monday last from 3LO we had the “Belle of New York," and could actually hear the kisses being given ? It was O.K.—the reception, I mean, not the kisses.—l am, etc., T. P. SEWELL. (Many thanks for notes and journal. —Ed.) ANSWERS TO INQUIRIES. “Aerial” will be glad to answer any questions pertaining to wireless, Or give advice on the subject.