The radio dealer (Apr-Sept 1922)

September, 1922 THE RADIO DEALER 65 Rescue Radio Broadcasters Sometimes Are Very Serious Nuisances James M. Seymour, writing to the Newark Evening News, complains about the present status of broadcasting, telling how the broadcasting stations interfere to the discomfort of radio apparatus owners. "It is about time the newspapers of the country joined hands with the public and rescued this art from the mercenary advertisers, who, if allowed much more rope, will hang radio in its infancy," says the writer. Improper use of the mails is prohibited, and improper use of the air for radio advertising must be prohibited if the people of this country are to reap the full benefit of the art. A while ago the Mayor of Boston formally opened a broadcasting station operated by a Boston department store. He complimented the owners on the great public service they were rendering. That very night the new station "tested" all the evening, and the service to the public consisted of a big noise by the jazz band which is part of its restaurant equipment, and the announcer spent most of his time describing the stock in trade, from rubber-soled shoes to pink shirts with ties and hat bands to match. The greatest good to the greatest number can only be achieved by complete government control and operation of all broadcasting stations. Fifty government broadcasting stations properly zoned and regulated as to wave length would serve all the people in the United States with good music, good addresses and daily or hourly information on all subjects of general interest. No politics ; no advertising; no special interests to be served; the education and amusement of the American people to be the sole object of such a government department. It must come to this sooner or later. Why not try to save radio now before it is set back a decade by a few to the detriment of all the people ? OUT OF THE MAZE OF REGENERATION On a recent circular of the New Haven Radio Company is shown a complete hook-up of Armstrong's Super-regenerative Receiver that is uniquely simple. To those who have gazed with awe at the recent illustrations and drawings of this circuit, this circular will be a salve for their wrath. Actual photographs of the assembled units are arranged on the page and pen lines represent the wire connecting these units. Mt. Tamalpias, California, in the shadow of whose lofty peak PARKIN Parts are made. Since 1914 PARKIN Parts are "The Peak of Perfection," the product of experienced manufacturing— P AEKIN since 1914. You can recommend them both profitably and conscientiously. You can stake your reputation on them. If you have the foresight to realize that you must sell quality and give service to build a permanent, profitable business, write for the complete PARKIN catalog (No. 8). We have a proposition for you. The PARKIN Dial-Type RHEOSTAT "The Peak of Perfection" (Patented) Resistance element is mounted in a recessed groove in the back of a 3-inch moulded Bakelite dial, which saves the cost of an extra part, gives more cabinet space, and eliminates resistance heating from inside the cabinet. An oft position is provided and a stop on the dial engages the stationary contact at the extreme positions. 360° rotation insures fine adjustment, and a brass bearing insures true running. Figures and graduations filled with brilliant white enamel. Brass parts nickel plated. Dial and knob both of die-moulded Bakelite. Resistance 5 ohms, carrying capacity 2 amperes. Only 2 panel holes required for mounting. Instructions with each instrument. Order No. 77 — retail price, $1.75. Write for complete PARKIN catalog (No. 8) Parkin Manufacturing Co. SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA Revised Radio Dealer List Do not attempt to do without the best radio dealer list — you cannot save your money that way. Buy our list, recently revised from local sources. It will make money for you and get you there first. Write for prices and details. Revised Radio Jobber List This is a fully inclusive one, with many recent names. You cannot fail to find it valuable. Write for prices and details. Unique New Mounted Broadcasting Map Ready to hang on wall, large size, colored pins marking government, newspaper and private stations ; circles, marking crystal and tube set range, $37.50. Also special large sizes. Radio Merchandising Research This is 100 typewritten page analysis of situation; illustrated with charts ; up-to-date, expert sales and distribution analysis. Price $150.00. New or old radio firms should not fail to buy it. The Business Bourse International, Inc. For 14 Years the National Clearing House of Business Data 15 W. 37th St., New York City Telephone, Filzroy 6720