Radio age (Jan 1927-Jan 1928)

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RADIO AGE for October, 1927 25 Greatest ^ ^oMRecovd SuperlO % Selectone Transformers cut through the local stations with ease, and their tremendous amplification brings in the distant stations with great volume. They are supplied in perfectly matched sets, insuring maximum amplification and the finest tone quality. The new Rentier Threein Line Condenser with the Remler Drum Dial represents the last word in gang condenser construction. Balancing condensers are integral with the main unit, and are easily and quickly adjusted. A special staggered connection of plates makes it self-shielding, preventing interstage coupling^ All insulation is of genuine Bakelite. Thordarson Amplifying Transformers were used in the original World's Record Super, designed by Mr. Scott Because of the unusual tone quality obtained Thordarson apparatus is again selected. Two Thordarson R-200 Amplifying Transformers and one R-76 Output Transformer are used in this receiver. If you enjoy good music, insist on Thordarson amplification. The famous Benjamin Spring Cushioned Shock Absorbing Socket was the choice of Mr. E. H. Scott in his original World's Record Super. Mr. Scott has paid the very highest tribute to the efficiency of Benjamin Shock Absorbing Sockets by again selecting them for this newest and greatest of radio receivers. Tobe Condensers. Only the highest grade parts were selected by Mr. Scott for the World's Record Super 10, and the fact that Tobe parts are specified is one more proof of their claim for leadership in the condenser field. Here Are the Verified Records The authenticity of the startling achievements of the World's Record Super (as listed below) is based upon hundreds of verifications by leading Broadcasting Stations and Publications from Coast to Coast. ^ On March 17th established new World's Record ■*■ for loop aerial reception — 8,375 miles with Loud Speaker Volume. 2 On the night of March 29th established new World's Record with the reception of six foreign stations distant 6,000 miles or more. 3 Established new World's Record for greatest number of broadcasting stations heard that are located 6,000 or more miles away. 4 Established new World's Record for most consistent reception, night after night, of Stations 6,000 miles or more distant — 117 programmes from 19 different Foreign Stations, heard between December 27th and April 10th. In the careful selection of parts and accessories for the New World's Record Super 10, it is quite natural that a Jewell Pattern No. 135 Radi j Voltmeter should be chosen. The blac't enameled case encloses afine.D'Arsonval.movingcoil type movement having silvered parts and equipped with a zero adjuster. The scale is silver etched with black characters. A special mounting arrangement makes it easy to mount in a radio panel. It is the ideal instrument for filament control. Carter Rheostats are so designed that they are seifcooling and contact arm a shaped so that it pro ^JJ vides smooth contact 4f with constant pres ^m sure at all times, ^^ making control of filaments noiseless. Jones Ten Contact Multiplug and 4 ft. Cable enable all batteries to be placed out of sight and simplify wiring. Now used on over one million receivers ; endorsed by leading radio engineers. • Send /4