Radio Digest (June 1932-Mar 1933)

Radio Digest 9535 Detailed Logs by Scott tell What Ifau keen Clarity THE detail contained in this log, submitted by Mr. Roye Bilheimer of Pennsylvania, demonstrates the clarity with which the Scott All-Wave brings in foreign stations 10,000 miles away. This log was made F#b. 28, 1932, and while only 30 minutes of it are shown here, the log, as submitted, covered the entire '1 consecutive hours of the broadcast. 6:00 a.m. E.8.T.— Chlmei are heard striking the' hour of 0:00 p.m., and you. lay, "Just 9:00 o'clock, Sunday evening." You go on to lay, "VK2ME. 47 York Street. Sydney, Australia, would be pleased to receive reports from those overseas relating to the reception of tlicso programs. Our next record li rather an interesting broadcast. I am going to play for you, a record recorded in Chicago. This record was picked up by Mr. Scott of Chicago, an ardent listener of VK2ME. It was tlicn recorded on hit home recording set, on aluminum discs, and then sent to VK2ME. and we will now play this record over for you, which will give you some Idea of tho reception In the X'nlted Statei, especially In Chicago. This is a musical selection by the lland of His Majesty's — — — — Guardi. Stand by a second, please." 6:05 a.m. E.8.T.— VK2ME. Sydney, Australia. The record you have been listening to was one made In Chicago by Mr. Scott, un ardent listener to VK2ME. The original recording was transmitted some time ago and Mr. Scott received that recording, and cut in the record on his home recording set, and forwarded this to VK2ME. That was I he record which has Just arrived in Sydney and we have Just played It for you. to see how you will receive it. I shall now play for you the laugh of the ••Kookaburra." that was also picked up In Chicago by the same gentleman. 6:06'/3 ant. E.8.T.— Laugh of the "Kookaburra." Now you say. "That was the laugh of the •Kookaburra.' reproduced In Chicago again after receiving the original recording from VK2MK We should be glad to receive reports from other listeners as to how they receive these recordings." A talk of the day Is entitled "Australia Commences the Travel Idea," prepared by Charles Holmes. Director of the Australian National Travelers' Association. Now you continue with the talk: "Set In the sunshine of southern seal, Australia Is the world's littlest continent. Australia Is a continent thai Is different from other lands In its appearance, Its geographic formation, and Its strange animals, as well as Its age-old peoples. Then. too. the remainder of the native race that originally Inhabited Australia are a stone-age people, but now I wish you could see them In the Government Reservations, and In the far-back places of the continent, where many still lead their primitive lives. 6:12 a.m. E.8.T. — They were entertained by Australian aborigines who are located In a settlement there. They were amused to sec them throw their boomerangs, that itrange wooden weapon which, when thrown by a person, returns to the thrower, ami the visitors had an amusing time practicing among themselves. Rudolph Frlml gar.ed at a group of black fellows who were playing a tunc with the leaf of Hie eucalyptus tree, "Rose Marie." from tho famous play he had written. 6:14 a.m. E.8.T. — You arc now speaking of native bears, and «ay: "Here the visitors saw the quaint and lovablo little bears. 'Living toys.' one visitor called them. One gentleman wanted to buy them outright, so enthused was he by these little native animals. Some of the ladles brought honey and candy, and were greatly disappointed when their gifts were refused by the bears. They prefer to get their own sweets from the eucalyptus tree. "Australia welcomes the visitor. Wc want the world to know us better, and we. ourselves, seek a greater knowledge of people of other lands. In these days, travel Is more than a great pleasure maker — It Is a great peace maker, and that Is what the world today Is most In need of. This concludes my short talk, entitled 'Australia Commences the Travel Idea," prepared by Charles flolmes, Director of the Australian National Travelers' Association." 6:15 a.m. E.8.T.— Thp Rand of Hli Majesty'! Air Force will play "Washington Braves," arranged by Victor Herbert. 6:18 a.m. E.8.T.— VK2ME, Sydney, Australia. Tou now give the time as IX minutes past 0:00 Sunday evening. Contralto lolo, "God Shall Wipe Away All Tears." by Sullivan. 6:22'/, a.m. E.8.T.— VK2ME. Sydney, Australia. An organ solo, ".lust Imagine." hy Leslie .lames. This Is coming through with fine volume and clarity, although the weather here Is very had. It In vary foggy and rainy. 6:25 a.m. E.8.T.— VK2ME. Sydney. Australia. The time Is 20 minutes past 9:00 Sunday evening. You now announce the neil selection, a waltr. 6:30'/, a.m. E.8.T.— VK2ME. Sydney, Australia. The band of Ills Majesty's fluards directed by R. O. Evans, pluying "lntinni'7.7.o, by Reeves 1 \: ' B mW ♦ SrcH^&sHflH^^B ■H bP andpn/we the ob/Loiuie l)ependahUUyoft{h£SaMAUmW 9,535 Detailed logs of foreign programs have been sent to us since January 1st, 1932. All of these logs are complete — proving that the reception was not only heard, but that the clarity was perfect. Two of these logs are reproduced (in part only, for lack of space) on these pages. Think of it! 9,535 logs from 186 stations in 40 different foreign countries! It is difficult to understand, how anyone after reading these logs, could believe that dependable, day in, day out foreign reception is anything but a complete, and thoroughly satisfactory actuality. What Countries Will You Hear? Any Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday morning you can tune in the Australian stations and listen to a three hour program, in English, of course. Then if you wish something with a decidedly foreign flavor, you can dial Saigon, Indo-China, and listen to the weirdest, Eastern music you have ever heard. Right after breakfast, most any morning, you can tune in tho Radio Colonial at Paris, France — or Chelmsford, England, from which station comes an English version of the World's latest news. From 11:30 A. M. until 5 P. M. you have your choice of musical programs, talks, plays, etc. from Italy, France, Germany or England. In the late afternoon, the offerings from Portugal will be found very entertaining. In the evening you may have your choice of a dozen or more different stations including Colombia and Ecuador in South America. Then, too, there is Spain, and Cuba. Is. this all? — Indeed not! — These arc just a few of the many foreign stations that will be found, on the dial of the Scott All-Wave. A complete list showing the exact time to tune dozens of foreign stations, is furnished with the receiver. What Will You Hear? From a large number of these foreign stations you'll hear news in English, and you'll delight in the variety of aspect the different countries give to an item of international interest. You'll hear music' from everywhere. Weird chants from Indo-China, and in contrast, a tango from the Argentine. From Rome you'll hear the real Grand Opera— you'll hear the voice of the Pope, the Vatican Choir and solo voices mellowed in Italian sunshine. From Germany you'll hear political speeches, music and news. From France, Spain and Portugal you'll lie.ar a wonderful musical program that will thrill you hour after hour. From Fngland you'll hear plays — drama — comedy and musicnles; delightful presentations, refreshingly different from those to which you are accustomed. You'll never tire of foreign reception, because it never loses its novelty. Will the Reception Be Clear? Foreign stations arc tuned easily and smoothly with a Scott, All-Wave. As the dial is turned to the correct spot, the station comes on. in most cases, with the sjimo naturalness, clarity, anil roundness of tone that characterizes domestic reception.