1927 Wireless Listener s league of Tasmania

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Wireless Listener’s I.eague of Tasmania

                          Report for Country Members

The League was formed on January 25" 1927 with a total membership of 35
the whole of whom resided in Hobart this number has now increased to 250
members residing in the following districts.

Hobart and Suburbs, Longford, New Norfolk, Wynyard, Ross Ledgerwood,
Devonport, Derby, Telita, Campbell Town, Bothwell, Waterloo, Oatlands,
Melton Mowbray, Scottsdale, Triabunna, Maria Island, Conara, Forcett,
Cradoc, Burnie, Winnaleah, Glenora, Studley, Deloraine, Port Cygnet, Grove,
Huon, Ouse, Penna, Kettering, Cambridge, Sheffield, Kingston, Richmond, St.
Kilda and Pascoe Vale, Victoria.

In January 1927 after many broken promises, the local station, 7ZL promised
that a new station was to be opened almost immediately, but this event did not
eventuate until some months later, and had not been for the continued activity
of this league it is doubtful whether it would have been in operation at the
present time.

Crystal control of the station which promised but, although repeated
representations have been made to the management and the P.M.G's
Department the crystals have not yet been to install.

 The poor quality of the programmes and bad transmission has also been
bought under the notice of the authorities, but little improvement has-reerr
shown. This matter is not being allowed to rest and from reports reeeinedrit is
expected that a considerable improvement will be evident in the near future.

The as a result of representations made by this League, the Royal
Commission of Wireless visit Tasmania. Members of the League is, attended
and gave evidence, who which will have a certain bearing on the future doings
in regards to radio in Tasmania.

Efforts will later convince the Commission that a reallocation of wave lengths
were essential, and that a fixed clearance in frequency separate each of these
stations. This was mentioned in the report of the Royal Commission, which
was recently published, and will, in all probability, be acted upon in the near
future.

Other of matters were dealt with by members were:-
Scheme for a abolishment of license fees
Limited range of stations
Issues of dealers Licenses to bona- fide traders only
Concerning publication of unsuitable circuits
Reallocation of wavelengths
Lighthouse Wireless and a continuous service from the Commercial Station
V. |. H. Hobart.
The appointment of a competent Radio Inspector
Circulars were forwarded to listener’s in various districts asking for
suggestions to place before the Royal Commission.
It is to be regretted that this privilege was not availed of more freely by
Listener’s

Efforts were made to convince the Tasmanian government to take over the
control broadcasting in the island, but as only one “A” class station was
allowed in this state, the matter was allowed to drop.
Should the present station through no reason, close down the Government
will gain be approached and requested to erect a station centrally situated, so
as to give a service to listeners in all parts of the State.

A large volume of correspondence has passed between the League and the
Postmaster General’'s Department, Melbourne, during the year. In almost
every instance the questions that were asked brought an evasive reply.

Matters dealt with were:-

Crystal control of 7 ZL.
Poor programmes
Bad transmission
Short broadcasting hours
Inability to hear at any distance from Hobart
Cancellation of license
Reduction in license fees
Abolishment of license fees
Special Zone, as regards license for Tasmania
Interference by Commercial Station V. I. H.
Variations in wavelength of 7 ZL.

Technical advisers were appointed during the year for the purpose of
attending to inquiries of members. Many have availed themselves of the
service, and according to reports have received satisfactory results. Members
are invited to get in touch with the Secretary if in trouble. Advice and diagrams
are issued free of charge.

A deputation awaited on the chief Radio Inspector Mr Martin, who visited
Hobart during the year. Sound evidence which placed before him, pointing out
that the local station was not providing a satisfactory service etc.

The deputation was informed that no monies would be handed over until a
satisfactory service was provided, but despite this fact certain monies were
paid over, but the service was just the same.

Complaints have from time to time being received from country and city
members re an interference on 3 LO's wavelength. Investigations proved that
this was caused through a hetherodyne between J.O.A.K and 3 LO
Melbourne. the matter was brought under the notice of the authorities and the
trouble was immediately rectified.
Lectures were given by several members during the year, but it is regretted
that no record was kept of most of them.

Attached is a paper by Mr N. A. Skinner on Accumulators which may be of
interest.

A paper prepared by the Postmaster General's Department on Radio
Induction Interference is attached.

The League will be glad to receive suggestions at any time from members of
the conditions existing in different districts. It is in this matter that every
member can assist to obtain a general improvement.