Broadcasting (Jan - Dec 1935)

"Among other things, your machine is a marvel, without question the best device for recording and reproducing speech sounds that has been as yet invented in all the history of phonograph and radio. Of course, I want to get one." Dr. John P. Harrington Smithsonian Institution Washington, D. C. r When you require QUALITY APPARATUS for HIGH FIDELITY REPRODUCTION . . USE PRESTO! The PRESTO UNIVERSAL INSTANT RECORDER is used for recording instantaneous programs from the air or direct from the studio by microphone. Here are some of the applications of the Presto Recorder : 1. Individual recordings of the artists, either directly from the studio, from the line, or from the air. 2. Recording advertisers' programs for file and reference purposes. 3. Operating audition service. 4. Making transcription records for use over station or for sale to other stations. 5. Making recordings of station broadcasts at different points in the coverage area, to show prospective advertisers extent of coverage and fidelity of reception. 6. Operating an outside recording service for banquet speakers, public speakers and weddings. 7. Making recordings of political speakers for broadcasting at times that may otherwise be inconvenient for the speaker. 8. Operating recording studios for singers, instrumentalists, and orchestras. EVERYTHING FOR RECORDING FROM A NEEDLE TO A COMPLETE STUDIO INSTALLATION Complete descriptive data now available. Write for your copy today. Fire Destroys WHIS FIRE of unknown origin on July 15 destroyed the transmitter of WHIS, Bluefield, W. Va., silencing the station for about 10 days. The fire occurred while adjacent studios were being remodeled in a penthouse in the West Virginia Hotel, but the studios were not destroyed. The transmitter, which had been newly installed only two months earlier, was a complete loss, representing about $15,000. It is planned to relocate the transmitter on a site outside the city, retaining the present studios. 0 July 25 the station went back on the air with a temporary transmitter flown down from New York. Camels Return to CBS R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO Co. (Camel cigarettes), will return to the CBS network Oct. 1 with a program Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-9:30 p. m., with a re-broadcast to the West Coast, using the same 80 stations as in the past. Talent will consist of Walter O'Keefe and Casa Loma orchestra, retained from last season, and a new singer, Deane Janis, from vaudeville. William Esty & Co., New York, is the agency. Cantor Back for Pebeco LEHN AND FINK PRODUCTS Co., New York, will return to CBS with Eddie Cantor the first week in October, the program to be a 30minute show advertising the new Pebeco toothpaste. The sponsor had the same program on the air last spring. Lennen & Mitchell Inc., is the agency. Sale of WJAG, Norfolk, To Interests Headed b, Lloyd Thomas Reporte THOUGH formal application f<| transfer of ownership had ml been filed with the FCC up to th time of going to press, Broadcas ing learns from reliable sourc< that the sale of WJAG, Norfol Neb., to interests headed by Llo\ Thomas, operator of WROK, Roc'] ford, 111., has definitely been n> gotiated. The price was unofficia ly reported as $70,000. The st< tion, operated by the Norfol Daily News, uses 1,000 watts t local sunset on 1060 kc. Mr. Thomas is also understoo to have completed negotiations fc the purchase of KMMJ, Clay Cer ter, Neb., a 1,000-watt daytime sU tion on 740 kc. Recently M: Thomas bought KGBZ, York, Neb a 1,000-watt half-time station o 930 kc. for a price said to t $48,000. Whether the deals contemplat a combination of the stations c the removal of any of them int Omaha, where it has long bee rumored that the Omaha Work Herald is eager to get a radio stE tion, could not be ascertained. Pai Martin, Omaha attorney, is actin for Mr. Thomas' company which i said to contemplate organizing state network. GILLETTE SAFETY RAZOR Co Boston, has released Max Bae from its Lucky Smith program o 44 NBC-WEAF stations and i planning another show. A sym phonic concert was given on th July 29 program. 5000 WATTS NBC KJ1 again strides forward announcing complete UNITED PRESS SERVICE for KJRs already dominant news service in the Western Washington market . . . now available for sponsorship. See — Edward Petry & Co., Inc. FISHER'S BLEND STATION, INC. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Page 14 BROADCASTING • August 1, 1935