The talking machine world (Jan-June 1928)

92 The Talking Machine World, New York, March, 1928 FROM OUR CHICAGO HEADQUARTERS — (Continued from page 91) was now in the hands of attorneys for inspection and would be presented to the RMA at the June convention in Chicago. Other speakers were Thomas White, of Buffalo, who commented upon the jobbers' division recently formed in the F. R. T A.; L. S. Baker, of the National Association of Broadcasters; Bond P. Geddes, executive vice-president of the RMA; E. N. Rauland, chairman of the Fair Trades Practice Committee, and M. F. Flanagan, executive secretary of the RMA. Suggests Plan for Eliminating Air Chaos In a bulletin recently released to dealers throughout the country, W. J. Zucker, vice W. J. Zucker president and general sales manager of the Stewart-Warner Speedometer Corp., Chicago, radio receiver manufacturer, urged that Congressmen be exhorted to place the Federal Radio Commission on the same high plane as the Interstate Commerce Commission. The stabilization of the youthful giant, the radio industry, and the welfare of millions of radio listeners, demand, according to Mr. Zucker, a policy of non-interference from political channels with the men selected to bring order out of the broadcasting chaos. In the bulletin Mr. Zucker describes the practical application of chain-broadcasting synchronization, namely, the operating of all chain broadcasts on the same frequency. This simultaneous broadcasting of two or more stations on the same wave length automatically frees more channels of interference. The Columbia broadcasting chain worked out a plan of this type that proved successful in recent tests. Mr. Zucker's statement, in part, reads as follows: "Station WIAU at Columbus, O., and station WGHP at Detroit, of the Columbia chain, have been synchronizing for some time, and the engineers report very encouraging results. In the last twenty minutes of their recent tests all traces of 'whistling' were eliminated, and the test declared a genuine success. In a report of Major J. Andrew White, president of the broadcasting company, the successful outcome of the test was officially confirmed. The engineers conducting the synchronization expressed the belief that they would be broadcasting by this new method very soon. "The development work has been credited to Herbert V. Akerberg, engineer in charge at WIAU, and Franklin M. Doolittle, owner of WDRC at New Haven. Tests have been conducted by these two stations over a period of several months. "Even the operation of two stations on the same wave length would throw open many more channels, freeing them from interference and making room for more satisfying reception. On the successful outcome of these preliminary tests, officials of the Columbia Broadcasting Co. believe that attempts will soon be made toward the operation of all the stations of a chain on the same wave length. "The Commission has done much toward relieving air congestion, but, of course, the work is not yet completed. There are other problems, among them the question of equitable distribution of high-power broadcasting stations throughout the United States. By all means let the present members of the Commission continue in their good work and close the door to political interference with their constructive efforts." Brunswick Artists Featured Jules Herbuveaux and his Riverside Trail Blazers, and Frank Sylvano, vocal soloist, Brunswick record and radio artists, are the fea Repair Parts For All and Every Motor That Was Ever Manufactured We can supply any part. 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The Aeropoise has a receiving area of 1,700 square inches and is said by the maker to offer more selectivity than a thirty-foot outside aerial with a receiving area of less than ISO square inches. The new_product is said to increase signal strength and distant reception and is adaptable to any radio set. Its receiving area is concentrated in a conservative space and the Aeropoise may be installed with a minimum of trouble. It is said to reduce static and it also may be used as a ground or counterpoise, forming a perfect balance. The manufacturer recommends that the aerial be installed for inside use under rugs, on the wall of a closet, under a bed or divan, or tacked on the rafters of the attic. For installation of the Aeropoise as a ground or counterpoise a second Aeropoise may be placed in any of the above-mentioned places, but should be removed as far as convenient from the Aeropoise used as an aerial. The new product has a list price of $3.50. Exhibits Automatic Phonograph The national convention and exhibition of operators and manufacturers of vending and coin-controlled machines was held in Chicago at the Great Northern Hotel on February 20, 21 and 22. One hundred manufacturers, including makers of coin-operated pianos and one maker of automatic phonographs, the American Sales Co., Chicago, exhibited their products on the fourth and fifth floors of the hotel. Agents and dealers visiting the exhibition were particularly interested in the Daily coin-operated phonographs, which were on display, and the firm reports a substantial number of orders as a result of the exhibition. In Bankruptcy Hyman Kleinman, trading as the Triangle Phonograph Shop" 8 East Burnside avenue, New York, has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy with liabilities of about $22,000 and assets of $10,000. Joseph Michaelis was appointed receiver under a bond of $5,000 by Judge Bondy.