Radio age (Jan 1927-Jan 1928)

RADIO AGE for January, 1927 such a varied collection of other gimcracks and do-dads that the astounded studio director just naturally couldn't keep track of 'em. I believe the gentleman called himself a "one-man band." In weeding out radio talent, I am told there is one system that is absolutely sure-fire and one in which the applicant does not have to make a display of his talents. That system is this: When they say they don't know whether they're good or not, they usually are. But! When they admit they're good, it's a safe bet they're terrible. Said I to a radio director after he had told me all he could about tryouts, "What would your advice be to anyone who wanted to get on the air?" His answer was this: "Listen to the different radio stations to find out their standards. Visit the studio and learn, by observation, how singers or musicians broadcast. Take your talents to the station whose standard you think you suit. Then, for heaven's sake, be willing to take advice from those in the studio." The Magazine of the Hour 51 American Electric Now Combined with Monarch THE radio trade will be interested in the recent incorporation of the American Electric Company of Chicago who for some time have been engaged extensively in the manufacture of Burns radio apparatus. The extensive manufacturing facilities and engineering experiences of this company have now been combined with the like resources of the Monarch Telephone & Manufacturing Company, also of Chicago. The organization will be known as the "American Electric Company, Inc.," and will continue at their plant at 64th and State Streets, Chicago. An extensive manufacturing and advertising program has been planned. With the added resources and increased engineering and sales force they will be in a position to give their trade whatever is required in service and the best possible in equipment. THE NEW SHIELDED HAMMARLUND ROBERTS H iQ» Same Control operates tuning condenser and and equal amplification over en At Last! Even Amplification On All Wave Lengths! Get this Book Simplest and most complete instruction book ever printed. Shows you how to build this wonderful set and save at least $50.00. 25C RADIO engineers agree that finest reception is secured when signals come in just below the point of oscillation. in most sets this maximum efficiency can be secured on a few stations — usually from 300 to 400 meters. But with the New Hi-Q Receiver maximum amplification is secured not merely on a small section of the dial but OVER THE ENTIRE WAVE BAND! (Note chart above.) This new feature plus complete shielding, a marvelous circuit and finest parts makes the new Hi-Q the outstanding home-built 5tube volume receiver of the year. Selectivity equal to expensive "Supers." It equals most 8-tubers. And clear and undistorted tone — ahvaysl Your dealer has the Hi-Q Foundation Unit and approved parts. $63.50 without cabinet. ( .H&mmarlund ^ V ROBERTS / v HiQ ' •k High ratio of reactance to resistance. High Ratio— Great Selectivity — Loud Signals. HAMMARLUND-ROBERTS Inc., 1182-D Broadway, New York Fresh Florida Oranges Fresh Sweet Florida Oranges $3 per box of three hundred large size. Sound fruit and satisfaction guaranteed or money back. We pay express charges. A box of these makes an appreciated Christmas gift. Remit with order. ACME FARMS Gainesville, Florida Remember your present set, or the one 3 t, you can't sacrifice the added c and mechanioal superiority of the THB STAND NNECTOR Type BM, with 4 ft. cable, price $3.50 Ask Your Dealer HOWARD B. JONES 618 S. Canal St. Chicago, 111. Subscribe to Radio Age~$2.50 a Year Please Mention Radio Age When Writing to Advertisers.