SHIPS AND BROADCASTING.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17915, 3 August 1926, Page 8

SHIPS AND BROADCASTING.

To the Editor. Sir,—Can nothing be done to clear up the trouble caused by the interference of ships’ radio transmission with broadcasting? Last night, for example, two ships were in full blast, virtually on top of 4QG, which means that their wave-length was down to about 400 metres. One of these settled down at 450 metres, but even then was extraordinarily loud over most, of the dial. I understand that in New Zealand waters ships must, transmit on 500 metres, and both ships last night were very much on the New Zealand coast. The consequence was that every programme was spoilt. Adelaide, of course, was overwhelmed, and so was Melbourne (3LO), but even Dunedin. which was broadcasting a most interesting concert, was utterly spoilt while the contest between the two ships was in progress. Believe me, the noise was like a couple of machine guns at work. It cannot be contended that the trouble is beyond remedy. All stations, both ships and broadcasting, should be compelled by law to tune sharply on their proper wave-lengths. While writing T may mention that the new Auckland station seemed to be uqgler test last night. All I can say is that if the new Christchurch station makes as much noise it will be good-bye to all other stations for Christchurch listeners-in while Christchurch itself is on the air.—l am. etc., BCL2.