Radio age (Jan 1927-Jan 1928)

RADIO AGE for October, 1927 29 WITH THE SUPER SEVEN / Fitzgerald, Chicago. 111., writes: On Monday night August 29 I logged 35 station! in two hours and the next night when all powerful locals were on the ait went back and pulled In 18 of the same stations. The THOMPSON SUPER SEVEN is some receiver. Henry Stuerzl, Chicago, 111., Says: I have owned many supers but the Thompson Super seven for tonal quality and distance has everything beat. I can cover the country from coast to coast almost every evening. The tonal quality and volume on distance stations is uncanny. Precision built apparatus sure make a big difference. And now on top of all the good news comes still more praise, Louis Buck, Winnipeg, Canada, adds the final proof Have had the THOMPSON SUPER SEVEN working now for about 3 weeks and have had several stations over three thousand miles regular. Can set the dials at ten o'clock (eight o'clock Pacific Time.) and KFI comes through with enough volume to dance to. Can always pick up PWX, Havana, Cuba, when they are on the air and have also had CYX, Mexico City two or three times. Even up here where reception is fairly good I have never heard a receiver perform the way this one wilL Halldorson Precision Long Wave Transformers each $6.00 Camfield Equaltune Condensers SPECIFIED FOR THOMPSON SUPER 7 THEY ARE MANUFACTURED IN ALL POPULAR CAPACITIES AND IN UNITS OF ONE TO FIVE GANGS. Type Capacity Price 151 (Single) .00015 $ 6.00 251 (Single) .00025 5.50 252 (Two Gang) .00025 10.00 253 (Three Gang) .00025 14.00 351 (Single) .00035 6.75 352 (Two Gang) .00035 10.50 353 (Three Gang) .00035 15.00 354 (Four Gang) .00035 18.00 355 (Five Gang) .00035 21.00 501 (Single) .0005 6.00 502 (Two Gang) .0005 11.60 503 (Three Gang) .0005 16.00 11 Mounting Brackets (per pair) CAMFIELD RADIO MFG. CO. Member R. M. A. A Universal Condenser designed to give better operation in any radio set CAMFIELD CONDENSERS UNEQUALED FOR ACCURACY, MECHANICAL DESIGN, ELECTRICAL EFFICIENCY, WORKMANSHIP APPEARANCE AND GENERAL UTILITY. WRITE FOR LITERATURE ON COMPLETE LINE OF CAMFIELD RADIO PRODUCTS. 35 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago FOR BEST RESULTS With the Thompson Super-Heterodyne use the Bodine Deluxe Loop The characteristics of this loop meet perfectly the requirements of the Thompson hookup described in this issue, and all other super-heterodyne sets. It has remarkable pick-up ability, high tuning efficiency, and surprising volume. The Bodine DeLuxe Loop is only 28 inches high, with a turning radius of 6 inches. Its superbly balanced frame of hand-rubbed walnut adds to the beauty of the most attractively furnished room. The exclusive plug and jack mounting eliminates trailing wires and a unique device keeps the wires taut. Order model L-500 for .0005 mfd., and L-350 for .00035 mfd. condensers. Either model $12.00. MAIL THIS COUPON! BODINE ELECTRIC COMPANY. 2258 W. Ohio St., Chicago. Send me full information on the Bodine DeLuxe Loop for super-heterodyne sets. Immediate Delivery of Complete Parts For the New THOMPSON SUPER SEVEN Write Today For your cost on this receiver and a copy of our latest big radio catalog. Listing everything in radio at big savings. WESTERN RADIO MFG. CO. 128 W. Lake St., Chicago, 111. "Dept. A" Exclusively Specified For the Thompson Super Seven CONDENSERS The smallest details in Tobe Condensers have been studied to make them the choice of every engineer. If you want to be sure you have the best use Tobe Condensers. TOBE DEUTSCHMANN CO. Cambridge Mass. ELLIS "D" COILS Give that last ounce of efficiency. Write for data on all Ellis "D" Coils. Ellis Electrical Laboratories, 607 Brooks Bldg., Chicago, 111. Fritts Radio Cabinets Are Masterpieces in Solid Walnut Send for catalog and prices. D. H. FRITTS & COMPANY 604 Hearst Bldg. Chicago, 111. Write for circulars covering all Halldorson products Each Halldorson Overtone Audio Transformers _ $6.00 Halldorson Overtone Output Transformers _ 6.00 Halldorson Precision Long Wave Transformers Type 540 I. C 6.00 Type 541 Filter 6.00 Full size blue prints covering construction of THOMPSON SUPER SEVEN complete set _ 1.00 All technical letters regarding the Thompson Super Seven will be forwarded to Mr. Thompson for his personal attention. He will be glad to tell you about the receiver and to assist you in obtaining the maximum results from your set. He will also send free to those wko enclose 2 cents return postage a complete constructional leaflet with all drawings for the easy building of this wonderful receiver. THE HALLDORSON CO. Chtcago, III.