RADIO

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18959, 3 January 1930, Page 6

RADIO

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“ AERIAL.”

NOTES AND NEWS.

Reception. Very little static about last night. IYA, Auckland, showed up well—no fading and volume good. 2YA als.o was 0.K., Sir Joseph Ward's message to New Zealand listeners came through well, but was somewhat marred by land line induction noises. The programme was fairly good—a trifle amateurish in some respects. 3YA’s programme was a well-finished affair, very different to that from the Windy City’s station. “ Well varied, too, and entertaining,” was the verdict on 3YA’s presentation. Better reception of 2BL, Sydney, was experienced from 10.30 last night than on any night for weeks past. Some light, mushy static audible. Steady and fairly clear. Heard a couple of Oswalds yowling at 2BL during a halfhour’s session with this station. The only other Australian audible was 2FC, Sydney, but it was too weak for loud speaker reception. The best DX reception was of Radio Manila, KZRM. on the short waves. Volume was sufficient to be audible clearly, from the loud speaker, a couple of rooms away from the set. A trifle cf surging was noticeable during vocal items only. Otherwise reception was first-class. Good programme. The Dutch stations in Holland and Java, operating below 20 metres, and carrying out duplex telephony, totally eclipsed KZRM for volume round about eleven o’clock last night. All in Dutch, therefore unintelligible to this listener. Very loud, clear and steady. Could hear the replies of the Javan speaker (a lady) from the loud speaker in the Dutch station. These people do believe in shouting to each i other—as if they were trying to make their voices carry a thousand miles! Short Wavers Heard. The following list of short wave stations picked up locally during the past month may be useful to enthusiasts who have not compiled a log, writes 44 Hamfest.” The set used is a straight detector and two stages of transformercoupled audio-frequency amplification: PLE: On 15.74 metres, tests on Wednesday night, with PLF on 17 metres at 9 p.m. on New Zealand time. • W2XAD: Schenectady, N.Y., on 19.56 metres, received on Saturday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings early and up to about 3 p.m. VPD: Suva, on 21 metres, usually tests with VK2ME from 5 p.m. till 6 11 AMERICAN STATION: On 23 metres. Telephony to England most mornings from 9 a.m. KGO and W6XN: California, received from 5 p.m. on, but fades towards finish, 8 p.m. GSSW: On 25 5 metres. Received here at 7 a.m., also occasionally from 11 p.m. . , KDKA: Pittsburg, received from 4.30 p.m. on till 5 p.m. KZRM : Manila, received here from 8 pm. till 9 p.m.; also from 10 p.m., on 26 metres. GBX: London, on 27 metres, tests with VK2ME most evenings from six o’clock till 8.30 o’clock. BANGKOK. Siam: Usually received from 11 p.m. (records and native VK2ME, Sydney, received on tests with VPD and GBX, on 28.5 metres. 7LO: Narobi, Central Africa,- on 31 metres, received from 5.30 a.m. till 7 a.m.; on 31-5 metres. PCJ: Holland, comes in on Saturdavs from 4 p.m. till 6 p.m. GERMAN STATION: Wessen, on 31.5 metres, 5.30 a.m. till 7 a.m. WLW and WBXAL: On about 49 metres, received from 5 p.m. till 6 p.m.; also W2XAL, New Jersey, N.Y., on 49.7 metres testing from 6 p.m. till 7 1 WENR and W9XF: Chicago, on 49.90 metres, received every night from six o’clock till eight o'clock; Monday, close down at 7 p.m. RA97; Khabarovsk, Siberia. On 70.2 metres every night at nine o’clock, except Wednesdays; was on 34 metres the other week, when a lady gave out news items from 11 p.m. till 11.20 p.m. in English. Useful Tips. Insulators which are used in towns, particularly ne.ar chimneys or factories, reqtiire cleaning much oftener than similar insulators used in the country. Poor contact is often caused in an earth connection by the junction of dissimilar metals, so that where copper wire is employed it is advisable to use a copper earth-plate if possible. The golden rule in radio is: Never interfere with the wiring of a set until the “ B negative plug has been removed from the battery. When your aerial is not in use it should be connected direct to earth outside the house. Never connect an old dry “ B ” battery in series with a new one. Not only do different valves require different grid bias, but the bias varies according to the position in which the valve is employed in the receiver, and how much “ B ” battery is being used. A rough-and-ready rule for finding the approximate grid-bias volts required by an A.F. valve (not a pentode) is to dix-ide the high-tension voltage by twice the amplification factor. Testing the specific gravity of the accumulator by means of a hydrometer is one of the best ways of keeping an eye upon its exact condition, and ensuring that it has a long life. The top of the plates of an accumulator should always be below* the level of the liquid. For short-wave working it is essential to use a good quality slow-motion tuning condenser. Never alter the grid-bias adjustment of a power-valve unless you switch off the set. It does not matter which way round you connect an H.F. choke. Spring contacts such as afforded by split pins can often be greatly improved by being gently opened a little with a penknife. Don’t pull a valve out of its holder by tugging at its glass bulb or you may loosen this from its base. Don't run a covered “ B ” plus wire through a screening box without giving it extra protection, as such a box is nearly always joined to “ B ” negative, and contact is liable to spoil vour battery or do other damage. One of the commonest causes of poor

results is bad contact between pins and sockets, caused by dirt, dust, etc. Coil and valve contacts can often be greatly improved by cleaning the pins with metal polish, and finishing off thoroughly with a dry soft cloth. Do not expect a grid-bias battery to last more than six months.

STUDIO NOTES. N.Z. Stations. This, evening's programme at IYA will include three very entertaining one-act plays presented by Mrs Zoe Bartley-Baxter. The Studio Trio will provide some fine instrumental items and Miss Irene Frost, contralto, will sing, amongst other numbers, “ Death and the Maiden ” by Schubert. j.j ♦.* 2YA*s concert this evening will be mainly operatic. An item of outstanding interest will be a talk by Mr Norman Torrv, the well known author and lecturer, on “ How to Write Fiction.” This will not be a dull, uninteresting lecture but a bright, witty dissertation on “matters literary.” Mr Torry has lectured on numerous occasions both on the public platform and to clubs, societies, and other organisations, and his talk will prove of more than passing interest to listeners. Misses Jeanette Briggs and Ngaire Coster, Mr J. M. Caldwell and Mr Will Hancock will be singing. The 2YA Orchestrina will play the overture “ Italians in Algeria ” (by Rossini), a selection from the opera “ La Traviata,” two musical comedy numbers “ Veronique ” and “ The Gypsy Princess ” and a concert waltz by Waldteufel “ Waltz Militaire.” Popular vocal numbers and dance music by the Bailey-Marston Dance Orchestra will comprise the evening’s programme at 3YA. Mrs Moana Lawrence, Mrs E. H. Davies, Mr Arthur T. Couch, and Mr Robert Allison will be singing. Mr L. T. J. Ryan will recite. The instrumental music will be a very engaging portion of 4YA’s pro gramme. The Celeste Quintet is to perform. An interesting item on this programme will be the viola and piano duo of Flotterman Concerto. This concerto is in sonata form. The subject of the first movement is brimful of melody and the Finale of the Concerto in six-eight time, is exceptionally brilliant. There are so few duos for viola and piano that the innovation of this item on the programme is certain to be most interesting. The vocal portion of the musical programme will be provided by Miss Mollie Fenton, Mr L. E. Dailey, and Mr L. North. Recitations will be given by Miss Nellie Warren.

Australian Stations. 2BL Sydney (353 metres), concert session from 10 p.m. The feature of the evening will be found in a varied programme of popular and classical numbers by the “ Denning Lee ” quartette, comprising Misses Roden (Brisbane) mezzo-soprano, and Madeline Madsen (Sydney) soprano, and Messrs Peel (Northern Territory) tenor, and Colin Ferret (Sydney) basso. 2FC Sydney (451 metres), concert session from 10 p.m. Included on this evening’s programme are an amusing sketch “A Sonnet and a Cup of Tea” and a bright short revue, to be run on the lines of a stage production in miniature with all the real revue’s brightness. WEEK-END PROGRAMMES. FOR TO-DAY. Following are details of to-day’s programmes to be broadcast by New Zealand stations and 4QG, Brisbane:— IYA, Auckland (333 metres). 3 p.m.: Afternoon session. 5: Children’s session. 6: Dinner session. 7: News session and market report. 7.40: Talk, Mr W. G. E. Wheeler, ‘ Esperanto.’ 8.31: Organ solo, Reginald Goss-Custard, "Romanza” (Wolstenholme). 8.35: Oneact play, Mrs Zoe Bartley-Baxter and company, “The School for Sympathy.” 8.45: Contralto, Miss Irene Frost, “Where Corals Lie” and “Death and the Maiden.” 8.52: Studio Trio, “Valse in A Major” and “Polacca.” 9: Weather report. 9.2: Pianoforte, William Backhaus, “Studies Op. 56” (Chopin). 9.6: One-act play, Mrs Zoe Bartley-Baxter and company, “Over the Hills.” 9.26: 'Cello, Miss Molly Wright, “La Bandoline” and “Gavotte.” 9.31: Contralto, Miss I. Frost, “O, Lovely Night.” 9.35: Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra. “March of the Caucasian Chief.” 9.38: One-act play, Mrs Zoe Bartley-Baxter, “In the Pai'k.” 9.48: Studio Trio, “Valse des Fleurs.” 9.56: London Symphony Orchestra, “Les Preludes” (Symphonic Poem). 10.12: Close down. 2YA, 3: Chimes, programme of gramophone items. 5: Children's session. 6: Dinner session—Dobroy Somers' Band, “The Desert Song”; Eddie Thomas’s Collegians, “Moments With You”; Mandolin Band, “Turn to Surriento.” 6.15: International Concert Orchestra, “Over the Waves” and “Danube Waves’ ; Hilo Hawaiian Orchestra, "Kawaihau Waltz and “My Hula Love.” 6.30: Wurlitzer organ, “Merchant of Venice” suite; Mandolin Band. “Stephanie Gavotte”; saxophone, Rudy Wiedoeft, "Serenade.” 6.45: International Concert Orchestra, “Gipsy Love”; New Light Symphony Orchestra, “Barcarolle” and “Intermezzo”; International Concert Orchestra, “Sweetheart.” 7: News session. 7.40: Lecturette. Miss J. Dalton, “Girl Guides.” S: Chimes; 2YA Orchestrina, “Italians in Algeria.” 8.9: Harmonic Duo, “The Best Solace.” 8.13: Band of H.M. Grenadier Guards, “La Benediction Des Poignards.” 8.17: Bass, Mr J. M. Caldwell, •The Old Bard’s Song” and “Wh<en a Maiden Takes Your Fancy.” 8.24: 2YA Orchestrina, “La Traviata.” 8.34: Soprano, Miss Jeanette Briggs, “Under the Deodar.” 8.38: ’Cello, W. H. Squire. “Avo Verum” and “Sarabande.” 5.46: Tenor, Mr Will Hancock, “Gipsy Love.” 8.50: 2YA Orchestrina, “Veronique.’ 8.58: Weather report. 9: Talk, Mr E. Norman Torry, “How to Write Fiction.” 9.30: National Military Band, “March— Tannhauser.” 9.34: Harmonic Duo, “Barcarolle.” 9.38: Bass, Mr J. M. Caldwell, “Within These Sacred Bowers.” 9.42: 2YA Orchestrina, “The Gipsy Princess.” 9.50: Mezzo-contralto, Miss Ngaire Coster, “The Jewel of Asia.” 9.54: Tenor, Mr Will Hancock, "Golden Days.” 9.58: 2YA Orchestrina, “Waltz Militaire.” 10.4: Close down. 3YA, Christchurch (306 metres). 3: Afternoon session. 5: Children’s session. 6: Dinner session—New Mayfair Orchestra, “Lilac Time”; Royal Opera Orchestra, “Carmen Ballet No. 1.” 6.15: National Symphony Orchestra, "William Tell.” 6.30: Royal Opera Orchestra, “Sylvia Ballet—Pizzicato and Procession.” 6.45: Detroit Symphony Orchestra, “Spanish Rhapsody”; Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, “Nocturne No. 2—Fetes” (Debussy). 7: News session. S: Chimes: Edith Lorand Orchestra, "Johann Strauss Fantasia.” 8.13: Bailey-Marston Dance Orchestra, “The Sun is at My Window.” 8.16: Baritone, Mr Robert Allison, “Sincerity” and “Wimmen.” 8.22: Organ, Leslie Harvey, “Flower of Love.” 8.25: Mezzocontralto, Mrs E. H. Davies, “Memories at Eventide.” 8.29: March, Band of H.M. Grenadier Guards, “Regimental March Medley.” 8.35: Humorous recital, Mr L. T. J. Ryan, “The Street Watchman’s Story.” 8.40: Dance music, “Irving Berlin's Waltzes.” 8.44: Tenor, Mr Arthur T. Couch, “Over the Mountains” and “The Sea Gipsy.” 8.51: Grand Symphonv Orchestra, “Zampa.” 5.59: Weather report. 9.1: Dance music, “Sunrise to Sunset” and “When Summer is Gone.” 9.9: Mrs Moana Lawrence. “The Glory of the Garden” and “Dream

9.15: Organ, Leslie Harvey

“Where the Shy Little Violets Grow.” 9.18: Baritone, Mr Robert Allison, “The Lass of Richmond Hill.” 9.22: Dance music, “That’s You Baby” and “Breakaway.” 9.30: Mezzo-contralto, Mrs E. H. Davies, “Dream Boat” and “Ramona.” 9.36: David Kaili, “Honolulu March.” 9.39: Humorous recital, Mrs L. T. J. Ryan, “Cohen on his Ocean Voyage.” 9.44: Dance music, “Jericho” and “Sweetheart of All My Dreams.” 9.52: Tenor, Mr Arthur T. Couch, “Oh, Promise Me.” 9.50: Dance music, “Outside,” “This is Heaven,” “Shoo, Shoo, Boogie Boo,” “Walking With Susie,” “Louise,” “I’m Just a Vagabond Lover,” “The Toymaker’s Dream,” “Laughing Marionette,” “Mean to Me,” “Ever So Goosey,” “Broadway Melody” and “You Were Meant for Me”; dance music will continue until 11 p.m. 4YA, Dunedin (461 metres). 3: Afternoon session. 5: Children’s session. 6: Dinner session. 7: News session. 8.1: Celeste Quintet, “Italians in Algeria.” 8.9: Baritone, Mr L. North, “Sea Gipsv” and “Fishermen of England.” 8.16: Celeste Trio, “Grand Trio.” 5.20: Recital, Miss Nellie Warren, “At the Forge.” 8.25: Flute concerto, John Amadio, “Andante and Finale” (Mozart). 8v83: Mezzo-soprano, Miss Mollie Fenton, “Spin, Spin,’’ and “Death and the Maiden.” 5.37: Celeste Quintet, “Scenes Pittoresques.” 8.44: Tenor, Mr L. E. Dailey, “Celeste Aida” and “I Wept, Beloved.” 8.51: Celeste Quintet, “Nell Gwynne Dances.” 9: Weather report. 9.2: Russian State Choir, “Storm on the Volga.” 9.10: Viola and piano, Mr and Mrs C. Roy Spackman, “Glotermann Concerto.” 9.22: Baritone, Mr L. North, “The Two Grenadiers.” 9.26: Recital, Miss Nellie Warren, “Cheering Up Maria.” 9.32: Celeste Quintet, “Funeral March of a Marionette.” 9.37: Mezzo-soprano, Miss Mollie Fenton, “Four by the Clock” and “Dedication.” 9.44: Celeste Trio, “Lamento.*’ 9.4 9: Tenor, Mr L. E. Dailey, "Onaway, Awake, Beloved.” 9.53: Celeste Quintet, “Un Giomo in Venzia.” 10.3: Close down. 4QG-, Brisbane (385 metres). 10 p.m. to midnight: Concert session. 10: Studio presentation of radio drama, “Thte Monkey’s Paw” (W. W. Jacobs) by Ernest Barry and Dulcie Scott. 10.40: Records; weather. 11.10: Brisbane Excelsior Band; news. FOB SATURDAY. IYA, Auckland (333 metres). 3.0; Afternoon, session. 5.0: Children’s session. 6.0: Dinner session. 7.0: News session. 8.1: IYA Orchestral Octet, “Undine.” 8.11: Baritone, Mr Frank Campbell, “The Fortune-Hunter.” 5.15: Recital, Miss Maisie Carte-Lloyd, assisted by Tess Carte-Lloyd, “Entertaining the Neighbour’s Child.” 8.21: New Zealand Four, “De Sleep Boat.” 8.25: IYA Orchestral Octet, “Seigmund’s Love Song.” 8.32: Vical du*et, Mr Duncan Black and Mr Roy Dormer, “Nocturne.” 8.36: Humour, The Two Black Crows, “In Hades.” 8.42: IYA Orchestral Octet, “Lilting Lucia,” “Laughing Marionette.” 8.48: Tenor, Mr James Simpson, “Audacity,” “You in a Gondola.” 8.55: Pianoforte duet, Jean Wiener and Clement Doucet, “Why Do I Love You?” 8.55: Bass, Mr Duncan Black, “The Blind Ploughman,” “Morven.” 9.4: Weather report. 9.6: lY r A Orchestral Octet, "Romanesque.” 9.14: Baritone, Mr Frank Campbell, “Megan.” 9.18; Accordeon, Jean Davey, “In a Persian Market.” 9.24: Recital, Miss Maisie Carte-Lloyd, “Love’s Offering Came Too Late.” 9.30: Vocal duet, Messrs James Simpson and Duncan Black, “Song of the Sword.” 9.34: Organ, Gatty Sellars, “Gipsy Caravan.” 9.37: Tenor, Mr Roy Dormer, “The Lark Now Leaves.” 9.41: IYA Orchestral Octet, “The Boy.” 9.51: Humour, Gillie Potter, “Mr Potter Visits Southend.” 9.57: New Zealand Four, “Evening.” 10.0; Dance programme until 11 p.m. 2YA, Welling-ton (416 metres). 3.0: Chimes. Gramophone items. 5.0: Children's session. 6.0: Dinner session. H.M. Grenadier Guards Band, “Sir Harry Lauder” medley; Symphony Orchestra, “Doctrinen.” 6.15: Pianoforte solo, Gil Dech, “Wedding of the Painted Doll”; pianoforte solo, Constance Mering, “So Dear”; medley, Eddie Thomas’s Collegians; saxophone, Rudy Witedoeft, “Minuet.” 6.30: Mandolin band, “La Traviata—Prelude Acts 1 and 4”; Symphony Orchestra, “When the Lemons Bloom.” 6.45: Musical Art Quartet, ‘Mighty Lak’ a Rose”; saxophone, Rudy wiedoeft, “Valse Mazanetta”; pianoforte solo, Gil Dech, “I Kiss Your Hand, Madame”; Eddie Thomas’s Collegians, “Beautiful Ohio.” 7.0: News session. 8.0: 2YA Salon Orchestra, “Life on the Ocean Wave.” Relay from Winter Show building of evening performance of Messrs Wirth Bi-others’ Circus. 10.0 (approx.): Dancte programme until 11 p.m. :: :: ft 3YA, Christchurch (306 metres). 3.0: Afternoon session. 5.0: Children’s session. 6.0: Dinner session— Milan Symphony Orchestra, “Cavalleria Rusticana Intermezzo”; Herman Finck’s Orchestra, “Schubertiana.” 6.15: Herman Finck’s Orchestra, “Schubertiana”; Rio Marimba Orchestra, “Three O’clock in the Morning” waltz. 6.30: Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, “Siegfried—Prelude Act 3”; Eddie Thomas’s Collegians, “Moonlight on the Danube”; Wurlitzer organ, Stanley MacDonald, “La Rosita.” 6.4 5: R'egai Orchestra, “Pagliacci”; Rio Marimba Orchestra, "My Isle of Golden Dreams.” 7.0: News session. 8.0: Edith Lorand Orchestra, “Donnansagen.” 5.5: Jazz song, Miss Betty Hilliards, “A Little Love, A Little Kiss.” 5.9: Humour, Mr J. J. Flewellyn, “Two Embarrassing Situations.” 8.14: Tenor, Mr Harry Francis, “Uncle Rome," “Omaha.” 8.20: Violin, Miss Gladys Vincent, “Hornpipe.” 5.24: Sketch, Mr and Mrs J. W. Bailey, “Light and Shade.” 8.34: Instrumental trio, Miss Gladys Vincent, Mr Francis Bate and Miss May Garden, “Pas de Fluer.” 8.42: Soprano, Miss Rose Horrell, “Dance Away.” 8.46: Miss Elaine Moody’s Hawaiian Trio, “Love Boat,” “A Precious Li tile Thing Called Love,” “Blue Hawaii.” 9.0: Weather report. 9.2: Jazz songs, Miss Betty Hilliard, “Carolina Moon.” “Coal Black Mammy.” 9.10: Humour, Mr J. J. Flfewellyn, “On Strike.” 9.15: Tenor, Mr Harry Francis, “Banjo Song.” 9.19: Violin, Miss Gladys Vincent, “Rondino.” 9.23: Dramatic sketch, Mr and Mrs J. W. Bailey, “Brass Doorknob.” 9.37: Instrumental trio, “Two Eastern Songs.” 9.46: Soprano, Miss Rose Horrell, “In the Time of Roses,” “Heart’s Delight.” 9.52: Miss Elaine Moody’s Hawaiian Trio, “Tired Hands,” “The Wedding of the Painted Doll,” “Plaintive Melody.” 10.0: Dance programme—Fox-trots, “Louise,” “Peace of Mind,” “Huggable, Kissable You.” 10.10: Violin, Frederick Fradkin, “A Kiss in the Dark”; foxtrots. "Yours Sincerely,” “The One in the World”: waltz, “My Heart is Bluer than Your Eyes.” 10.23: Male trio, Earl Burnett’s Biltmore Trio, “Lovy> Me or Leave Me”; fox-trots, “Fioretta,” “In My Garden of Memory,” "Dance of the Paper Dolls.” 10.36: Malte trio, Earl Burnett’s Biltmore Trio, “A Garden in the Rain”: fox-trots, "Moonlight and Roses,” “The Toy maker’s Dream”: waltz, “Dream Boat.” 10.49: Violin, Fredrio Fradkin, “Nola”; fox-trot, "Just Suppose”; waltz, “Just Another Kiss.” 11.0: Close down. 4YA, Dunedin (461 metres). 3.0: Chimes; gramophone items. 5.0: Children’s session. 6.0: Dinner session. 7.0: News session. 8.1: Relay of 3Y'A, Christchurch. 10.0: Dance programme until 11 p.m