To the Editor of the "Nonrm-Crmca Dany News"
Sm—May I make a request on behalf of all the radio listeners Shanghai, that some effort be made by those in authority (if any) to control the wave lengths used. by broadcasting stations in Shanghai. 1 belove that a Icence to broadcast oh a certain wave length is granted by the Chinese Government, and that having been done, there' is neither any bureau to check the wave length, nor anyone who can enforce lis accuracy.
For some time past, the excellent programmes from Mrs. Robertson's Station have been ruined by inter. ference from XHHA, who, I am sure, would be the last people to do. this. trid the Arst to remedy their defect if they were aware of the annoyance they cause.
'This ie not_a solitary example; it would be a pleasure io be able' to vecelve Manila, but its reception usually marred by a Chinese station. which also quite often interferes wi tanking). T am sure that the Chinese Government would not approve of this.
10 Vavve Surexwer. Shanghai, Dee. 4. sernirs. Robertson's station, XQHB, suffers badly from the Chinese station next to hers on the wave band.
also. from Maree interference. at times during practically every day of the. week. Some radio experts contend "that the only hope of redress To the Editor of the "Norru-Cunia Dany News"
Si,—Your correspondent" "10 Valve Superhet" appears. to be "all het' up" because of interference from Chinese stations. I have a Valve Portable Set (cost $50.sold) over which during the past year have not experienced the slightest dimtevity in hearing any foreiga station here. T listen to" the fins programmes of XQHB. every also to other stations without annoyance. May I suggest that the trouble of which your correspondent complains may be due either to faulty machine or "sloppy" tunin A quick twist of a knob is not sufcient to ensure good reception anywhere. Reasonable care must bs] taken. It 1s not quite fair to blame other stations who are on adjacent wave lengths. Your note that Mrs. Robertson's station suffers badly from the station next to hers is not! true in my case and I shall be. glad fo prove this at any time should! your correspondent or your own, representative desire to come to my} house and listen.
Om 5-Vawve Ser.
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