Radio age (Jan 1927-Jan 1928)

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p* /.0^(? DISTANCE 5tube radio EVERYBODY, including experienced radio engineers said — it cannot be done. But we did it — produced a hi^h grade, long distance single dial control radio to operate a loud speaker to retail for $25.00— and yet allow liberal discount to agents. This marvelous instrument is the result of five years hard work by an organization of trained radio engineers. It is no experiment — thousands are in use — the results speak (or themselves. There Will Be a Radio In Every Home Thousands have been waiting for just such a radio —a real long distance, powerful instrument but — at a price they can afford. It is here, and live wide awake salesmen will tecognize their opportunity immediately — they won't lose a single minute writing for full information. Just as there are 100 Fords to one high priced car, just so will there be 100 Vilcings to every $75.00 and $100.00 radio — think what this means to men who get in on the ground floor right now. A $25 Radio Which Will Equal a $75 Radio Put a Model 599 Viking which retails for $25.00 alongside any radio retailing for $75.C0 and even more. Compare them for ease of tuning — only one dial to tune on the Viking — distance received, volume and tone. The results will make any man say, "I'll save that $50.00." Radio is today the biggest and quickest selling line — thousands are being sold — salesmen have made unheard of profits. But here is a far greater, a far more interesting radio proposition than anyone ever dreamed of. You Should Make $100.00 a Week Easily A Regular Radio at a Price Unheard Of Vou can't help it— many will make more. Some will control a county — others will control many counties. We have the livliest radio selling plan of today — instruments of all prices — a radio price to fit every pocketbook. Any man who will follow our teaching cannot help but add big money to his present income and start to do it immediately. If you want more money here is your chance but you'd have to act quick — others will jump at this chance. Agents Wanted MakelOQ2-°aWeek Sell Radio in Your Spare Time— Evenings You don't even have to give up your present position. The only tirae radio can be scld is in the evening — by demonstration. So here is a chance to add to your present income. During the past five years we have trained 4364 men in this very profitable business. You'll be the first one with a real low priced long distance radio — your price will startle everybody— the results will be even far more startling. Once you demonstrate you're sure of a sale. No one can think of investing $75.00 to $100.00 in a radio when this instrument will get the same results and your retail price is only $25.00. Just think of the advantage you have. Sell a radio for only $25.00, and yet make a handsome commission. ^^ Uses five No. 199 tubes, operates on three ordinarydry cells. Only one dial to tune — a feature generally only found in the highest priced instruments. Any Child can tune the Model 599 VIKING — simply turn the dial. Cabinet is extremely attractive, 12 inches long, 8 inches hi^h and 6 inches deep. The wood is covered with Kcratol, embossed in a very attractive design. On the front are two very odd gold colored, colonial designs inserted in two panels. The base and ends are finished in a rough gold and black colored finish which together with the rich seal brown Kcratol of the balance makes a cabinet that would be an ornament in any home. The tuning is arranged so that it is accomplished by the use of one special low loss condenser and a basket weave coil. Sockets, rheostat, potentiometer ar.d base board are all of bakelite. Three transformers give an abundance of volume for loud speaker. Parts will equal the average $75.00 or $100.00 radio instrument — only enormous production * could possibly bring about this low price. * Territory is Going FastBetter Write Today This /Use Someone is going to get the big .</ profit on the sales of these in jr struments in your community / ^ ; that someone going to be ■/ WOUDOIt you? Write today for our *r ICOf describes not only I wonderful instru , mentbutalsoafull S I am interested m.selluig i? V/rite today for our jf "^ ) page book which fully S i™ w -aB\ sSher' cribes not only this V^ "° W/«5? fe Chicago, Illinois. your 5 tube set in this terhne of radio at S ritory. Please send me your all prices. It': FREE for the ask J 100 page radio book, FREE. SEND FOR 100 PAGE FREE BOOK ;^>, T?„ri;„