RADIO

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18188, 22 June 1927, Page 10

RADIO

By “ AERIAL.’’ ■Following are details of to-dav’s projvammes received from New Zealand ana Australian broadcasting- stations. In all rases New Zealand time is gi\en. 4TA, Dunedin, is not operating to-day. IYA, Auckland (420 m.). _ 3 4-30 P-rn. —Afternoon concert. T.lt» to 7.4 a p.m.—News and reports, *tc.: . :,0 ».m. —Talk by Mr Norman Kerr on “Physical Culture.’’ S to 10 p.m.—Chimes: relay of overture from Rialto Theatre: bass solo, ’Off to Philadelphia’’ (Haynes), Mr J. Uttler; tenor solos, “Songs of Arabv” (Clay) and “Dolorosa,” Mr Farrow; efoeutionary, “Kittle Tan Slices’’ and “Ob•ession” (Wallace), Miss N. Scott; soprano solo, “Waltz Song” from “Romeo fcnd Juliet” (Gounod), Miss R. Scott: baritone solo, “Muleteer of Malaga. ' Mr W. Brough; vocal duet, “Battle Eve’’ (Bonheur), Messrs Littler and Farrow; Weather report and'interval; relay from Itialto Theatre; baritone solo, “Even Bravest Hearts.” from “Faust” (Goupod), Mr W. Brough; soprano solos, 4, A Pastoral” (Carey) and “My Heart Is Like a Singing Bird” (Parry), Miss K. Scott; bass solo, “Annie Laurie” (Scott), Mr J. Littler; elocutionary, “Supplanted,” Miss N. Scott: baritone solo, “Wot the Red-haired Bosun Said,” Mr W. Brough; vocal duet, “Love and War” (Cook), Messrs Littler and Far•YA, Clxristchurch (400 m.). 3 to 4.30 p.m.—Afternoon concert. 6.30 to 7 p.m.—Children’s session—Uncle Jack; 7.15 to 7.45 p.m.—Addington Stock market report, and news session. S to 10 p.m.—Chimes; relay of orchestral selections from Strand Theatre; baritone solo, "The Yeoman’s Wedding Song” (Poniatowski.), Mr C. Burrows; soprano solos, “Aloha Oe” (Lilinokalani) and “She Is Far from the Land” (Lambert). Miss Irene Agassiz; piano solo, *“’Medley Waltz,” Mr S. J. Farmer; elocutionary, “The Song of the Market Place,” Miss D. .Tonkin; ’cello solo, ‘‘Morning Song” (Schubert), Mr N. L. J. Amalric; tenor solo, “Serenata” (ToKelli), Mr D. M’Gill; piano solo, “Medley Fox Trot,” Mr S. J. Farmer; mezzosoprano solo, "Life’s Epitome” (Rae) and “Still Unexpressed” (Bond), Miss Ethel Hume. Interval. Talk on natural history, “A Very Conservative New Zealander,” Mr •las. Drummond; relay from Strand Picture Theatre; baritone solo, “O Star of from “Tannhauser" (Wagner), Mr C. Burrows; soprano solo, “Goodbye” (Tosti). Miss Irene Agassiz; elocutionary, “The Rehearsal,” Miss D. Jenkin; tenor solo, “I Pitched My Lonely Caravan” (Coates), Mr D. M’Gill; mezzo- , soprano solo. “Homing” (Del Riego), Miss Ethel Hume; 'cello solo, “Marguerite” (Schubert). Mr N. L. J. Amairic; elocutionary, “The Plouse by the Side of the Road.” Miss D. Jenkin. STJC, Wellington (295 m.). 7.4 5 p.m.—-Market reports and announcements. S to 10 p.m.— Studio concert and relay of Paramount Theatre Orchestra. PBIi, Sydney (353 m.). Usual midday, afternoon and early evening sessions of news, sports, markets. music and children's hour up to 5.15 p.m. 9.30 p.m. to 12.30 a.m.—Concert session. Programme:—G.P.O. Clock and chimes, Broadcasters’ Topical Chorus. Miss Beryl Scott (soubrette), Mr Dudley Helmrich - (baritone). Broadcasters’ Trio, Broadcasters’ all-sports expert will , talk on “Boxing,” Mr Haagen Holenbergh (piano solos), Mr Ronnie Reade (the Radio Jester), G.P.O. clock and chimes, resume of following day’s programme, weather report and forecast; Mr Sj'dney Hollister (comedian). Miss Grace SaviUe (contralto), Mr Dudley Helmrich, Mr Haagen Holenbergh, Miss Beryl Scott, Mr Ronnie Beade, Broadcasters’ Trio, Miss Grace Saville, Mr Sydney Hollister, Cec. Morrison and his Gloomchasers broadcast from the ballroom of the Bondi Casino. During intervals between dances, news reports will be broadcast.

2PC, Sydney (442 m.). Usual daily programme, commencing at 8.30 a.m. Intervals 9.30. to 11.30 a.m., 1 to 1.30 p.m., 3.30 to 4.30 p.m.. and 6.30 to 7.15 p.m. News, market and other reports, music, children’s hour. Early evening session 7.15 to 9.10 p.m. 9.15 to 12.45 a.m. —Concert session. Programme:—9.ls, Mr Gratton Smith will give a book review: 9.30. overture by the Prince Edward Orchestra : “The Four Waifs.” male quartette: Win and Windle (entertainers), “Thunk You. Porter” (Win): Madame Emily Marks (soprano), Mr William Krasnik (violinist), the “Four Waifs” Male Quartette; Madame Emily Marks; Win and Windle. “He Did” (AY'in); the “Four Waifs” Male Quartette: items by the Prince Edward Theatre Orchestra; Mr William Krasnik; Madame Emily Marks: Miss Maida Jones (soubrette): Win and Windle. “Poor John” (Jerrold); the “Four Waifs” Male Quartette; Miss Maida Jones: Wentworth Symphonic Dance Orchestra; late news and announcements; Wentworth Symphonic Dance Orchestra. 3LO, Melbourne (371 m.). Usual midday, afternoon and early evening seslons to 9.15 p.m. 9.30 p.m. to 1.10 a.m. —Concert session. Programme:—Richmond City Band. Madame Lambert (soprano), Richmond City Band, Melbourne Choral Union. Edouard Lambert (violin), Russell Callow (tenor). Mr Wm. G. James (pianoforte recital), announcements and R.A.C.V. message. Madame Lambert, Richmond City Band. Russell Callow, Edouard Lambert, weather, Richmond City Band, Carlton Chase (popular songs). Harry North (English concertina), Joe Brennan and Ida Newton, , Richmond City Band, D’Arcy True, British official wireless news, Richmond City Band, and Joe Aronson. Votes and News. Was unable to listen in between 7.30 and 10.30 last night, but some notes on reception with the Bremer-Tully “Counterphase Eight ” were made by a member of the household and extracts from these are given below. As the 8.-T. 8 specifications call for a UX2OOA valve fusing .25 of an amp.) and as the set on Monday was operated with UX2OIA valves, obtained one of the UX2OOA type to try it out. The result was truly wonderful in increased volume and clarity of signals. The set had to be slightly adjusted again to suit the UX2OOA but the result was well worth the trouble. There was a considerable gain in sensitivity that lifted, the receiver high up into the dc luxe class for quality, etc. Another point noted was a slight alteration in dial reading on the “selector ” —a dial that controls the five gang condensers. Readings were nearer the schedule wavelengths. Still one other point r On throwing in the power unit the increase in volume was effected without any trace of distortion. From these remarks, owners of factory built sets will do well to take to heart the lesson that their sets will function best if the valves, etc., (including aerial) are as specified by the maker. * k Tuned in KFON, Long Beach, California from 5.30 to 7 p.m.. at practically double the volume obtained on Monday evening. There was little fading arid, not much Bad Morse interference was a real nuisance and there was another blow off of steam once or twice. Reception from* 7.30* to 10.30. 4QG Brisbane: Very clear, little static. 2FC Sydney: Children's hour. Very loud and clear. Good orchestral music. 3LO Melbourne: Orchestra, nicely clear. 2BL Sydney: A few Oswalds about. 4YA Dunedin: At 8.5, music, sounded like an orchestra. Very loud but discordant. Faded now and again. Disappointing musically Several Oswalds. 2FC at 8.30: A request from Albury for “ The Druid’s Prayer.” Extra loud. Very distinct. __ IN A at 8.45. Nice contralto solo. Then a musical monologue. Twice at critical points the operator at IYA shut us off. At 9 o’clock, Morse interference very bad. “ Devonshire Cream and Cider ” from Auckland. Bass solo, well rendered. Faded slightly. IYA is to be on the air to-day from noon, broadcasting a description of the races. Mr Geo. Campbell will be the announcer. 2FC very clear at 10.5, but Morse interruption bad for a while. Only a little static. Other Notes. All stations on the air and usually picked up in Christchurch, were given a turn between 10,30 and midnight. In all cases volume was good generally. although.--every., station showed signs of fading. Static was not at all heavy. Listeners should have had an enjoyable evening. On the Air To-night. Here ypu have a photo of Mr J. F.Z.S., who will deliver a short talk on natural history from oYA at 9 o’clock this evening. Mr

Listeners’ League. An advertisement elsewhere in this j issue of the “ vStar ” invites all licensed | listeners in -Christchurch to attend a general meeting in the Y.M.C.A. cono c lock this evening. Mr A. M Kellar has kindly consented to preside and the provisional committee elected at the initial meeting will present its report and the draft rules it has drawn up. Officers will be elected and members enrolled. A large attendance is desired as, unless the League has the support of a majority of listeners in Christchurch, it will not carry the weight it should do. If every listener who attended the first meeting will make it a point of duty to bring another listener with him to this meeting, we will be able to do something towards “ getting things done.” answer's 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. To Correspondents. Several letters to hand and unavoidably held over. If the-meeting of the League does not keep us too late, replies will appear in Thursday’s “ Star.” Aerial.”