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The Australasian Radio World

Registered in Australia for transmission by post as a periodical.

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Vol. 14 - No. 10; March 28, 1950

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THE AUSTRALASIAN RADIO WORLD

Devoted entirely to Technical Radio

and incorporating

ALL-WAVE ALL-WORLD DX NEWS

VOL. 14 - MARCH, 1950 - No. 10

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Published by the Proprietor — A. G. HULL, Balcombe St., Mornington, Vic. Phone: M'ton 344.

Short-wave Editor — L. J. KEAST, 7 Fitzgerald Rd., Ermington, N.S.W. Phone: WL1101

Representatives —

In Queensland: John Bristoe, Box 82, Maryborough, Q.

In New Zealand: H. Barnes & Co., 4 Boulcott Terrace, Wellington & S.O.S. Radio Ltd., 283 Queen St., Auckland

In England: Anglo Overseas Press Ltd., 168 Regent St., London, W.1.

Distributed throughout the World by Gordon & Gotch (A/Asia) Ltd.

Subscription Rates: 12 issues - 16/-; 24 issues - 30/-; To N.Z. and Overseas - 12 issues, 18/-; Post free

Address for all correspondence - Australasian Radio World, Box 13, Mornington, Vic.

Printed by "Post" Newspapers Pty. Ltd., Mornington, for the Proprietor of the Australasian Radio World, A. G. Hull, Balcombe Street, Mornington, Victoria (Footnote P.35)

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CONTENTS

Compromising With Sound . . . . 5

What Components Do . . . . 9

Among Our Readers . . . . 16

Broadcasting Policy . . . . 17

Capacity Calculations . . . . 19

Valve Applications . . . . 23

Shortwave Review . . . . 31

European and Other S.W. Stations . . . . 33

A Guide for "New Australians" . . . . 33

P.03 - Editorial

EDITORIAL

YOU have no idea just how many minor problems arise in the publication business these days. To obtain intelligent assistance seems to be quite impossible. To operate the many intricacies of a technical publication as a "one-man show" is quite a task. Bogged down with trifles it becomes most difficult to find the inspiration which is such an essential part of really good journalism. The way in which Radio World continues to sell in thousands; the way in which our subscribers renew their subscriptions year after year, makes it quite evident that there is not much need for apology. Yet I know in my own heart that there is plenty of room for improvement. In order to carry out the ideas I have in mind it is necessary to have considerable reorganization. Urgently needed are alert technical representatives in both Melbourne and Sydney to keep contact with the trade. If one, or both, of these can also help with technical articles, so much the better. This issue may be late; the next may be later. I am determined, however, that sooner or later there will be not the slightest need to apologize for the old Radio World. If you can help, whether by taking an active half-share in the business as a going concern, or only by contributing an interesting paragraph for publication, I will be pleased to hear from you. — A. G. HULL.

P.17 - Broadcasting Policy

Broadcasting Policy FROM FRANK TALK. Lack of collaboration between broadcasters also creates other annoying features, which could be easily avoided. You try, for instance, to listen to a musical programme between 7 and 8 p.m.! This time seems to be reserved for a concentrated dose of serials on nearly every Sydney station, two or three often following each other without interval. On Saturday afternoon 5 out of 8 Sydney stations broadcast the same races — as if one or two would not do! After all, there are fortunately still a lot of people who are not interested in horses and would like a larger selection of entertainment programmes for their Saturday leisure hours. In England, the B.B.C. has created a fine scheme, which allows everybody to get the class of entertainment he likes. There is a high, middle and low brow programme on three different stations and you can tune in to what you just feel like listening to. However, programme co-operation would make a wonderful improvement to listeners, stations, and sponsors. We would be able to listen to music, talks, variety, etc., at any time we like, from different stations. We would not have to miss out on any plays or star shows as these would be presented at different times and days. Simultaneous programmes from various stations should cater for different tastes. A symphony will hardly interfere with a variety or comic show, as they appeal to a different type of listener. Here, the A.B.C. could do that, too, if they had more stations available within a certain area. As for commercial stations, this scheme would not work at all, as it would give distinct advantages to popular features. Yes, a great deal could be achieved with a little cooperation.