The book of radio; a complete, simple explanation of radio reception and transmission, including the outstanding features of radio service to the public by private and government agencies (1922)

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Title:
The book of radio; a complete, simple explanation of radio reception and transmission, including the outstanding features of radio service to the public by private and government agencies
Date:
1922
Publisher:
New York, London, D. Appleton and company
Volume:
The book of radio; a complete, simple explanation of radio reception and transmission, including the outstanding features of radio service to the public by private and government agencies
Leaf #:
000367
Language:
English
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Cornell University Library
Sponsor:
MSN
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
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Date Added:
July 19, 2022
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CHAPTER XXII UNITED STATES AND CANADIAN GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS Scope—Wave length limitation—Secrecy of messages—Interference —Transmitting false signals—Use of pure wave—Distress sig- nals—Use of unnecessary power—Special stations—District in- spectors—Amateur call letters—Miscellaneous information— Proposed new law—Radio in Canada. Prior to June 24, 1910, there were no regulations governing radio communication. On June 24, 1910, the first radio laws of the United States were promul- gated. On July 23, 1912, and on August 13, 1912, and on July 8, 1913, the laws governing radio communica- tion as of the present day were made. It is not necessary to go into the details of these laws for the general information of those who intend to operate their own radio stations, but certain features of the law should be known and observed. For those who desire a complete set of laws, a letter addressed to the Superintendent of Documents, Gov- ernment Printing Office, Washington, D. C, inclosing fifteen cents and requesting a copy of "Radio Commu- nication Laws of the United States and the Interna- tional Radiotelegraphic Convention," will secure same. We quote Section 1 from the Radio Act, which indi- cates the scope of the law: 328