Radio Digest (Oct 1923-July 1924)

May 3, 192 J, RADIO DIGEST — Illustrated PARIS WOULD REACH U. S. ON 96 METERS YANK FAN TO ATTEMPT FEAT SECOND TIME Reginald Gouraud Tried It in March But Forgot to Warn America to Be on Watch By Frederick M. Delano PARIS. — Reginald Gouraud, the young American Radio constructor here, whose famous exploit of interrupting the Eiffel Tower concerts in the spring of 1923 is still being talked of, has tried recently to make his fellow-countrymen listen to him. He had built, about six months ago, a small broadcasting set for commercial purposes. On the night of March 14, at 11:30 o'clock, he invited the American ambassador, Myron T. Herrick, to try to transmit a message to America — on 96 meters! The ambassador very kindly consented to stay up that late, and at the appointed hour called into the microphone "Hello, Uncle Sam! Madelon presents her compliments to you, and expresses her affection for you." Forgot to Tell American Listeners He then went on to make a few reassuring remarks about the serious condition of fee French franc, after which Gouraud also talked for a few minutes, and then signed off, both in French and English — "Post 8DZ — Ici Poste Huit DZ." The only hitch in the program seems to be that the young American forgot to advise any of his countrymen to listen for him at the right time (about 6:30 Eastern time). The results of his trials are therefore rather doubtful, but he is going to try again, giving plenty of warning first. Gouraud's former license number, 8CA, was taken away from him for interfering with the aviation work. The new call letters, 8DZ, are those of his company, The Radio Union. Cop on Beat Tunes in Very few American "cops" are apt to leave their beats to listen to an opera or classical concert. It might be safe to furnish them with Radio receiving apparatus, but in Paris it is an actual disadvantage. One policeman was found here leaning against a bronze statue in the Luxembourg gardens, with a peculiarly wrapt expression on his face. Questioning brought forth the fact that he had a small portable Radio set. "It is simple," he explained to the reporter. "This little set is for the pocket. In the street you simply hook one wire on to the street gas lamp and let the other rest in the gutter; and you can listen in on any local concert. "But, ah — there — listen to that!" As the reporter turned away the "cop" was once again deep in apparent meditation, oblivious to the roaring traffic around him — listening to "LakmS" as it floated from the Eiffel Tower studio through the teeming streets of Paris. Data to Show Effect of Broadcasting on Movies "Hollywood" McCosker at WOR Claims Pictures Not Hurt NEWARK, N. J. — "Hollywood" McCosker, continuing his series "Current Motion Pictures", a weekly review of the new films from WOR on Monday evenings, is compiling considerable data from listeners on Radio and its effect on the movies. Considerable competition has sprung up between the two forms of amusement, it is claimed, and Mr. McCosker, who does not believe that broadcasting is a menace to the motion picture business, has undertaken to prove his contention by securing letters from Radio enthusiasts stating just how the advent of the broadcasting has affected their attendance at the motion picture houses. RADIO AS LURE FOR VOLUNTEER LADDIES BRIDGEPORT^ oT^-Citizens here are planning to use Radio as a lure to keep members of the volunteer fire department within the call of headquarters. A subscription paper has been circulated and money pi for the purchase of a receiver. Donors believe that, with a Radio set in operation more of the firemen will loaf about the firemen's club rooms, resulting in greater speed in arrival at fires. ENGLISH FIRM NOW INSURES RECEIVERS LONDON' — Tin jr salesman now i ., ,int. more branch of work about which to be "kidded." An h hero, struck by the numb I sets Installed ;wnorig il has issued a new "Radii against lightning in time of storm, hut lire, and even a gi oration from short circuits or any wrong adjustments. D.A.R. GOES ON WCAP AND WEAF Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook, president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution, as she addressed the opening session of the thirty-third congress of the body in Memorial Continental hall, Washington, D. C. President Coolidge, Sir Esme Howard, Ambassador Jusserand and Secretary of State Hughes also talked at the first day's meeting which was broadcast by Stations WCAP and WEAF. © Miller Service Billy Sunday Uses Radio in Huge Memphis Revival MEMPHIS, TENN.— Rev. W. A. (Billy) Sunday delivered an address recently from WMC, Commercial Appeal station here. Reverend Sunday is conducting a huge revival in this city and broadcast a special sermon from WMC. Work on Senate Broadcasts WASHINGTON, D. C— The resolution introduced some time ago in the Senate by Senator Howell of Nebraska, which called for a survey of the Senate Chamber to be made by army and navy engineers with an idea of broadcasting proceedings of the Upper House, has been referred to the secretaries of war and navy. ROLL PEAS THROUGH TUBE FOR WGY RAIN MATCH STICKS AND TORCH FOR FOREST FIRE Schenectady Station Evolves Novel Means of Producing Sound Effects for Dramas Br W. T. Hetnim N. Y. — Did you know that the from WO of "The Fort' Would it have detracted from enjoyment of "The Storm" to ha-, that the forest flre was means of a plumber's pa blow torch, the breaking of match sticks and the crushing of paper? The torch produced the effect of rushing wind and flame, and matches and pa Jght close to the microphone, sounded like the crackling of burning tree limbs. Badio Drama Depends on Sounds Successful transmission of a dramatic production by Radio is dependent upon sound properties. Atmosphere Is cr. and action is simulated by sound, the devices varying with the needs of a particular production. At WGY, where the Radio drama has been a popular weekly feature since August, 1922. special pains are being taken in the preparation of a play for the auto see that maximum sound results are obtained. Considerable experimenting is frequently necessary to produce the sound desired. Two of the most frequently used sound properties of WGY are the door and the bell board. The bell board consists of a convenient arrangement of five bells of different tones and a buzzer. All are connected to dry cells and may be operated by the pressure of a button. There are door bell, telephone bell, an alarm bell which may be sounded for flre, ambulance or as a burglar alarm. A clock chime Is in the group, as is a tap bell. Portable Door Announces Exits Probably no property is more important than the portable door and door frame, for it is only by the closing of the door, in interior scenes, that the entrance or the exit of a character may be conveyed to the Radio listener. The door is one of the peculiar conventions of the Radio drama. Whereas in the home a softly closing door : ered desirable, it is quite important in the Radio drama that the sound of the door and clicking of the lock be loud enough to actuate the microphone. The WGY door is made of thin oak and has a peculiar resonant quality and is easily recognized as a door by its sound. HOLDS FARMER GETS MOST RADIO BENEFIT University Leader Points to Advantages of Entertainment DETROIT.— Prof. H. H. Musselman, head of the Michigan Agriculture engineering department, declares tha: institution is making a special < further to interest farmers and the country districts in the poof Radio. "Radio," says Prof. Musselman. really of more benefit to the farmer and others in the rural districts than to man or woman who lives in the city, because the farmer doesn't have the opportunities to go to concerts or enjoy other means of entertainment as do thothickly populated centers. Again. Radio is especially well adapted to the farrr cause little interference is e*per:enceo from neighbors' outfits. _-oo«i for aerials are many, aid not a pensive set is required." THE ANTENNA BROTHERS Spir L. and Lew P. A Bargain at Half the Price