Radio Digest (July 1924-Apr 1925)

RADIO D I G E S T— Illustrated H August 23, 1924 ABOLISH CLOTH FOR WOOD SLAT DRAPES FOR BETTER TRANSMISSION EFFECTS WWJ CLAIMS Station Engineer at Request of Owners Will Divulge Plan to All Interested Radiocasters DETROIT. — Venetian blinds of bare wooden slats, instead of the usual heavy padding and drapes of Monk's cloth, now adorn the walls of the beautiful main studio of WWJ, the Detroit News. These slats, arranged like shutters, are adjustable to any angle. Much better transmission effects are possible by this unique arrangement, according to Edwin L. Tyson, announcerdirector of WWJ. The adjustable feature permits sounds to be deflected toward the ceiling or reflected directly from whence they come. Thus it is possible to have the same results as otherwise are attained only by having different sized studios for various instrumental or vocal arrangements. The much noticed "dead" feeling, apparent in so many studios, is entirely lacking from WWJ since the innovation in wall hangings has been installed. Engineer Campbell, of Radiocast Station WWJ, is inventor of the Venetian blind scheme. While originally planning to patent the invention, Mr. Campbell, at the request of the Detroit News, will divulge the plan to all interested Radiocasters. Boy Scouts Organize New Branch; Fixing Radio Sets DETROIT. — The boy scouts at Kalamazoo recently have established a Radio trouble department at scout headquarters in that city. Working in connection with Emerson V. Smith, a Radio expert, the scouts plan to locate and correct all Radio trouble that may arise to upset fans. Owners of sets who have experienced difficulty have been invited to bring their trouble to the scout headquarters. Interest in Radio does not seem to have sagged much during the present summer months. It is developing more rapidly than ever and the coming fall and winter will witness more enthusiasm for this pastime than ever before. This is the general opinion of Radio experts who have made investigations throughout the state during the last week or so. Reduces Weight Via Radio; Claims Fan Radio Operating All Night Wakes Up Sleepers Announcement that the WOR morning gym class under the direction of Arthur E. Bagley is to be suspended until the early part of September brought forth hundreds of letters of regret from the Radio public. One letter from a Radio listener who signs herself Mrs. Dunne, struck a humorous note in writing of the early morning Radiocasting. It appears that the family retired for the night and failed to turn off the Radio receiving set. Early next morning Mrs. Dunne was startled to hear a man's voice in an adjoining room counting and recounting in muffled tones. The thoroughly frightened housewife jumped to the conclusion that a burglar was sorting over the family silverware preparatory to carting it off. She awakened her husband with the startling news and toge.ih.er they crept to the dining room, whence the sounds appeared to come. As they neared the dining room their fears were set at rest as the voice of Mr. Bagley boomed forth through the loud speaker — "One, two, three, four; now bend over completely and place the palm of each hand on the floor. Mrs. Dunne recommends this Radio course for anyone desiring to lose weight. Radio Show Will Have Big Contest for Set Builders CHICAGO. — Opening about the middle of November, a Radio show will be held in the coliseum in this city. Among the novelties to be introduced at this show is one for the builders of Radio sets. 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