[IRCA] New Feature - Chinese Radio in 1937

[Geralyn Hollerman <lynnhollerman@xxxxxxxxx>]

For anyone interested:
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_________________________________ Chinese Local Radio in the 1930's
_________________________________  The Radio Heritage Foundation releases a new feature 'Chinese Radio
in 1937' at www.radioheritage.com which offers a fascinating insight
into early radio broadcasting in China. Advertising sponsored shows, story telling, radio plays, news, modern
Chinese music and Chinese jazz were all part of the popular programs
heard from some 89 stations across China in 1937. This contemporary review of Chinese radio appeared just 15 years
after the first stations, all American owned and operated, appeared
on the dials, and a decade after the first Chinese owned station
began operations in Shanghai. "Scores of little stations, with power ranging from 100 to 500 watts
regularly broadcast programs which boast a popularity easily
comparable with that of the top-notch network performances in
America" wrote author Robert H Berkov at the time. The review [originally in Modern Mechanix magazine] includes rare
photos of popular amateur singers at XHHS in Shanghai and some of the
facilities for powerful XGOA in Nanking. It follows the earlier release of 'Shanghai Radio Dial 1941' which
details all stations in the city at that time, and together, the two
features serve to introduce 1930's Chinese radio to a wider audience. One thing is certain, Chinese listeners by the hundreds of millions
have been entertained and informed by their own local radio stations
for almost 90 years, and radio remains incredibly popular.  The Radio Heritage Foundation is a registered non-profit organization
connecting popular culture, nostalgia and radio heritage. The global
website is www.radioheritage.com.  To unsubscribe email 'unsubscribe' to info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and
allow five working days for removal of your address. New sponsors now receive a free World Radio TV Handbook 2012 shipped
worldwide [including details of Chinese radio broadcasting today] and
can also choose a favorite feature to publicly sponsor. Full details
are at www.radioheritage.com. ---
 
Lynn.
Lafayette, LA
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