Wireless For All And Sundry.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18092, 28 February 1927, Page 8

Wireless For All And Sundry.

NOTES ON PROGRAMMES BOTH NEAR AND FAR.

(By

“AERIAL.".)

The following stations will be “ on ths air ” to-day at the times stated. Where possible, details of the programmes to be transmitted are given. In the case of Australian stations New Zealand time is given< New Zealand Stations. IYA, Auckland.—Silent day. 2YK, Wellington, 295 metres—3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., afternoon concert, including relays of dance selections from the New Adelphi Cabaret, by Manuel Hyman’s Exhibition Band; 7.45 p.m., announcements and reports; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.. studio concert by the Wellington Welsh Society-’s Choir. 3YA, Christchurch, 400 metres—3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., afternoon concert: 4 p.m., talk on “ Tschaikowsky ” by Sydney A. Clark, M.A., illustrated by musical numbers; 7.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m., news and reports, etc.; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., chimes, studio concert by Derry's Band, under the direction of Mr E. C. Derry and assisting artists: Overture, “Morning, Noon and Night” (Suppe), the band; mezzo soprano solo, “Croon Song” (Hope), Miss M. Irwin; waltz “Fireuze,” the band; tenor solo, “Ailsa Mine” (Newton), Mr W. Bischlager; fox-trot, “ Leander ” (Gilbert), the band; contralto solo, “Farewell to Summer,” Miss G. Langridge; morceau,. “ Salut d’Amour” (Elgar), the band; bass solo, “ Back on the Sea ” and “ A Pastoral,” Mr J. M. Gallop; pot pourri, “Melodious Memories,” the band; soprano solo. “Oh How Delightful” (Molloy), Miss D. Boyce; interval; Anvil Chorus, “J 1 Trovatore ” (Verdi), the band; contralto solo, “At Evening” (Curran), Miss G. Langridge; march, “National Emblem” (Bagley), the band; bass solos, “Friend of Mine” (Sanderson) and “Little Irish Girl” (Lohr), Air J. M. Gallop; intermezzo, “ Liebestraume ” (Blou), the band; mezzo soprano solo. Miss M. Irwin; foxtrot, "Bye Bye, Blackbird” (Dixon), the band; tenor solos, “For You Alone ” (Geehl) and “Rosebud” (Drummond), Air W. Buschlager; descriptive fantasia, “ A Day at West Point” (Bendix), the band; soprand solo, “Do You Know My Garden” (Wood), Aliss D. Boyce; fox-trot, “A Roundabout Way to Heaven” (Silver), the band. 4YA, Dunedin—Silent day. Australia!?. Stations. 2BL, Sydney, 353 metres —4.30 to ; G. p.m,. weather reports, social news and general news, musical items, serial story, market, shipping and racing news; 7.15 p.m., Uncle George with the children; 8.10 p.m., gnu si cal programme from studio; 8.30 to 9.20 p.m., special country session, notes, reports, news and lectures for country residents; 9.30 p.m. to 1.30 a.m., concert session. Programme: 9.30 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes, Broadcasters’ Topical chorus; 9.33, Air Albert Carlisle (tenor); 9.40, Air Harold Al’Culloch (entertainer at the piano) ; 9.47, from the Radio Exhibition (Town Hall), “The Cheero Girls”; 10.45, Newtown Band; 11.05, from the studio, resume of following day’s programme, weather reports and forecast; 11.12, Air Albert Carlisle; H. 7, Newtown Band; 11.37, Air Harold Al'Culloch; 11.44, The Ambassadors Dance Band broadcast from the ballroom of the Ambassadors. During the intervals between dances news reports by courtesy of the “ Sun.” 1.30 a.m., close down. 2FC, Sydney, 442 metres—4 to 6.15 p.m., afternoon session, studio music, news, etc.; 7.15 to 9.10, early evening session, the “Hello Alan” talks to the children, dinner music, late sporting news, etc.; 9.11 p.m. to 1.30 a.m., evening concert session. Programme: 9.15, commemorating Rossini's birthday in 1792; a short talk by Air William Adams, with' illustrations; 9.30, from the Ilaymarket Theatre, George Street, items by the Haymarket Operatic Orchestra of 20 members; 9.45, from the studio, Aliss Eileen Boyd (contralto), “The Dream Child” (Rawle); 9.49, Aliss Annie Hughes in a character sketch (final appearance prior to her departure for London to-morrow) ; 9.49, Air Ernest Archer* (tenor); 10 p.m., Aliss Peggy Peat (soubrette), “ I Wonder Where Aly Baby-is?” (Gus Kahn) ; 10.04, from the Baptist Hall, items by the Sydney Harmonic Choir; 10.19, from the studio, Air Raleigh • Pheloung (euphonium solo) ; 10.25, Miss Eileen Boyd (contralto), “Sweet Child”; 10.30, from the Haymarket Theatre, items by the Commonwealth Silver Band (first appearance in Australia prior to their departure for an extended tour of America); 11 p.m., from the studio, Air Ernest Archer (tenor) ; 11.04, Aliss Peggy Peat (soubrette), “Rose” and “It's a Wonderful World”; 11.10, from the Baptist Hall, the Sydney Harmonic Choir; 11.25, from the studio, Aliss Eileen Boyd (contralto), “Sweetest Flower that Blows ” (Hawley) and “Baby's Voice” (Williams); 11.32, from the Haymarket Theatre, Sydney, orchestral items; 11.45. from the studio, Air Ernest Archer (tenor); 11.52, Aliss Annie Hughes in a character sketch; 12.00, the 2FC Dance Band in popular

numbers; 12.0(5. Aliss Peggy Peat, (.soubrette). “J Don't Believe It, But Say It Again”; 12.10, the 2FC Dance Band and the popular baritone, Air Lcn Alaurice: 12.30, “Big Ben” and announcements; 12.35, the 2FO Dance Band in popular numbers until 1.30 a.m. SLO. Alclbournc. 371 metres —4.30 p.m.—Sale of bloodstock, transmitted from Alessrs . Yuillc and Son’s saleyards, Newmarket; 5.15, studio orchestra and, 5.25, Aliss Flora Bell; 5.40, ! Adele Inman; 5.47, C. R. Chugg; close down at 6.30 p.m.; 7.10 to 5.15, children's hour, news, etc.; 8.45, Develop Australia League; 9 p.m., Air E. C. 11. Taylor; 9.15, Agricultural Department; 9.30, studio orchestra; 9.40, Huxham’s Serenaders, Bessie Gaunson; 10.05, studio orchestra; 10.15, Osborne and Perryer; 10.30. Victorian Dramatic Society; 10.50, studio orchestra; 11 p.m., Norman Bradshaw (tenor) ; 11.07, Jones and Raine; 11.17, Aloana Lua Duo; 11.24. news; 11.34, studio orchestra: 11.44, Norman Bradshaw (tenor); 11.51, news; 12.01 a.m., Aloana Lua Duo; 12.08, Bob Alolyneux (baritone); 12.15, sporting personalities by “ Olympus,” Air 11. Brerton, secretary Victorian Cricket Association ; 12.20, studio orchestra; 12.30, “Our Great Thought’; 12.31, Joe Aronson and his SyncoSymphonists until 1.10 a.m. 2GB, Sydney, 316 metres, may be operating from 9.30 to 11.30 p.m. 2KY, Trades Hall, Sydney, 280 metres—S.3o, children’s hour; 9, news, industrial lecturettes, editorial and vocal and instrumental items from the studio. 3AR, Alelbourne, 484 metres —9.30 to 11.30 p.m., concert session. 4QG, Brisbane, 385 metres—S.3o to 9.15, market reports and news; 9.30 to 11.30, studio concert. SCL. Adelaide, 395 metres—lo p.m. to midnight, concert- session. 7ZL. Hobart, 468 metres—-9.45 p.m. to 1.45 a.m., news service and concert session. Notes and News. Instead of the southerly “ buster ” bringing good wireless weather—the usual experience—Sunday’s storm was preceded and succeeded by the worst outbursts of static interference heard for many months. Even 3YA’s transmission was affected when “ Aerial’s ’’ receiver was fully tuned in. The change in the weather conditions also served to strengthen reception of distant stations, and 2BL, 2FC and 4QG carried on a fairly successful fight with the electric storm. “ Aerial’s” new “counterphase six,” during the week-end, entertained a number of visitors, who were much impressed with the case with which distant stations could be tuned in b)' even those who had little knowledge of valve wireless reception, and also with the great purity and volume of reproduction. « a x Tried out the large “ ball ” aerial—the lOin one referred to in these notes recently—but found it too much for the. big receiver. In fact, the writer’s aerial system was found to be im-

proved when the ball was taken down and an aerial lead-in of a total length of under 30ft was used. This enabled finer tuning (greater selectivity) in the case of 3YA, with all the volume desired in the case of “ distant ” reception. The ball is being erected at a ncar-bv station for rise on a crystal set, and reports on results will appear in due course.

Owners of receiving sets would do well to consider a thorough overhaul of their aerial systems before winter sets in. All ropes should lie tested and replaced by new ones where necessary. Poles should be painted or repainted, and guy wire posts strengthened. The aerial wire and lead-in should be cleaned (if of bare copper wire) and, if possible, enamelled. Sets, in cabinets, should be thoroughly

cleaned. A pipe-cleaner or a feather will be found useful in removing dust from between variable condenser plates. A fairly stiff brush should be used to clean valve sockets, transformers and baseboard. Valve contacts and all terminal contacts not soldered should be cleaned with fine emery paper, and valve legs should be given a light rub to remove the oxide that collects after a few months’ use. A stiff wire brush is useful in cleaning terminals on “ A ” batteries. ANSWERS TO INQUIRIES. “ Aerial ” will be glad to answer any questions pertaining to wireless ,or give advice on the subject. Correspondents should give their names and addresses, not necessarily for publication.