THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 29, 1937.
THE
Broadcast
WORLD To The GOES BY Empire
A terday
Sir Noel Ashridge, chief engineer of the B.B.C., described to me plans
T an editorial conference yes-for Empire broadcasting from the (presided over by new Daventry transmitters, writes Scrutator, Commentator and Ulys-the "Daily Telegraph" radio corres- certain pondent. The station is not only Bes) it was decided that
steps be taken to improve the per- the largest under the control of the formance of Bicycle Pump, the rac-B.B.C., but the most modern and ing sensation of the season, enter-most powerful short-wave station in ed by the China Mail for the St. the world.
George's Plate at the Fourth Extra The new Daventry, which prob- the B.B.C. Race Meeting at Happy Valley on ably cost £250,000, is Saturday.
“answer” to Germany's station at (You will forgive me, I am sure, Zeesen. The most powerful Zeesen for repeating all this stuff about transmitters, used for broadcasting St. George's etc., Fourth Extra to all parts of the world, including etc., every day. It is held in pro-Empire countries, are rated at 40 fessional circles to be the thing to kilowatts.
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First a blond,
Flying from one
do in a story which runs for several Daventry's three new transmit- days, and who am I to contradict? ters, two of which are now testing, A 20th C-Fox · And it fills up space, that old bug-use 50 kilowatts each. Two existing bear of newspapermen).
transmitters at Daventry on 10 Bicycle Pump (to continue the kilowatts each will be retained, and space filling process), was raced in the third of the old transmitters England last year and won in a will have its power raised to 25 canter the Gimcrack Stakes, the kilowatts. Cesarewitch, the Jockey Club Stakes, the Manchester November Handicap, | and several minor events such as
Use Of Foreign Languages
Daventry could therefore radiate the Derby, Grand National, etc. simultaneously on six different wave- The motoring correspondent (at lengths. Zeesen, which broadcasts the afore-mentioned editorial con- in a number of foreign languages, ference) offered to increase the while the B.B.C. uses English only, great beast's horse-power by fitting has eight separate transmitters. a super-charger.
Sir Noel mentioned that the use Test reports were submitted, of foreign languages by the B.B.C. however, and it was pointed out that was “under consideration.” on the flat, Bicycle Pump had at- The new building at Daventry is tained a speed of 94.72 miles an approximately twice as large as the hour.
old.
This was considered satisfactory, A novel feature of the station, and confirmed by the sub-editor's Sir Noel said, was an "aerial ex- report. The sub-editor, who in-change," by means of which any cidentally rode the gorgeous animal transmitter could be switched to on this breath-taking try-out, said: any aerial array. During the 24 "Strewth, wot a blinkin' whizzer!” hours the new station would send This statement was entered in the out 12 different transmissions in minutes, while Scrutator and Com- narrow "searchlight" beamis to mentator called for three cheers for various parts of the Empire, in- Bicycle Pump, the China Mail, stead of the six broad beams sent Ulysses and themselves. These out at present.
were given with a will, only Ulysses, Speaking generally of the Em- who is of a somewhat surly nature, pire service, Sir Noel said that 50 remaining silent.
Observers of the try-out stated that Bicycle Pump's braking was rather poor on the bends, and ad- justments were made to correct the default.
per cent. of the correspondence from overseas listeners came to the B.B.C. from the United States.
Four-leg brakes have been install- "FOUR POINTS” ed, and it is learned on the most PLAN FOR A
reliable authority that there is no
danger of the super-horse failing to FITTER BRITAIN
negotiate even the most difficult
bend.
Doctors and experts working
On a trial run over the course, through the People's League of Bicycle Pump pulled up practically Health have a "four-points" plan dead, and the sub-editor, who was for a healthier, happier Britain. riding the agimal, left the horse at Here are the four main points of a very high velocity indeed.
their programme ------
A central “Almoner service,' which will pool information electrical and sunlight treatments, convalescent homes, day nurseries. Compulsory medical and dental examinations for all insured under National Health Acts.
His subsequent language was so terrific that the religious correspon- dent passed out.
It is rumoured that the China Mail will be printed on hay to- morrow, but these reports are not confirmed.
on
Investigation of effects of unem- ployment onmental health of workless.
Stamping-out of spurious "foster- mothers.”
It has not yet been decided who will ride Bicycle Pump on the big day, though betting rather favours our artist, believed have been a prominent jockey in his youth, Lord Leverhulme will preside at though he keeps silent on the sub-a banquet in London, when a na- ject, owing, we suspect, to his in- tional appeal will be launched for tense modesty.
the money needed,
There will be speeches by the Lord Mayor, Sir George Broad- ULYSSES. bridge, and Viscount Hailsham.
More of tina thrilling race-chat
'to-morrow.
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