Radio and Television Today (Jan-Dec 1940)

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PUBLISHED SEMI-ANNUALLY AS A SECTION OF "RADIO TODAY" RE ENTRANT TRUMPETS— A compact trumpet of the double re-entrant type, made to occupy a small space, yet has a long air column. All RACON re-entrant speakers have base and inside tone arm made of aluminum castings, outside bell of heavy gauge aluminum spinning, and center reflecting section of RACON ACOUSTIC material to prevent resonant effects. These re-entrant trumpets are made in four sizes: 3 ft., 31/2 ft., 4V2 ft. and 6 ft. 20 YEARS 0/ SUPREMACY! RACON . . . Recognized pioneer in the field of horns and sound projection equipment. . . . Made by America's oldest horn manufacturer. . . . Continuous development and leadership since 1921. . . . The only marine horns approved by the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation, Department of Commerce. . . . Used by sound manufacturers under their own names. . . . Sold to the trade under the distinguished name of RACON . . . and priced to protect the user, the dealer and manufacturer. . . . Write for latest catalog R.T. 6. PERMANENT MAGNET HORN UNITS — All Permanent Magnet units use the finest grade of Alnico steel magnets and Armco iron throughout. Units are magnetized to give the maximum flux density obtainable in the gap. Made in the following sizes: Bull, Super Giant, Giant, Master, and Junior. RADIAL CONE SPEAKER — A radial speaker for cone operation. This speaker is designed to project sound over a complete circumference of 360°. The upper deflector is made of heavy gauge steel, cone covering of steel, and lower deflector of RACON ACOUSTIC material to prevent resonant effects. Made in four sizes: For 12", 10", 6" or 5" cones. MARINE SPEAKER — A double reentrant type of horn, made of heavy aluminum castings and heavy aluminum spinnings. The driving Unit and connections are enclosed. This Marine Speaker can be used as both a Loudspeaker and as aMicrophone. Made in the following sizes: Bull Marine, Marine, Midget Marine, and Miniature Marine. TRUMPETS — Straight trumpets made in all sizes from 3% ft. to 6 ft. in length. Supplied in RACON ACOUSTIC storm-proof material, all metal construction or combination metal and RACON material. All use heavy aluminum castings for throat sections. CONE MARINE SPEAKER— A re-entrant speaker of the marine type, for cone operation. Can be used outdors as well as indoors, in all weather and temperatures, without impairment. Available in the following sizes: for 12", 8", 5", 4" and 3" cones. RACON ELECTRIC COMPANY • 52 E. 19th St. New York 9 UNIT AEROPLANE HORN— Bell 30" diameter. Length overall 54". Equipped to operate with 9 Units. A super-powerful and efficient Public Address Horn for extreme long range projection. Three mile ground projection capacity. PAGING HORN — A small, extremely efficient, 2-ft. trumpet speaker, for use where highly concentrated sound is required to override high noise levels, such as in factories, outdoors, etc. Horn is made of RACON ACOUSTIC storm proof material with a beaded edge around the bell. ARMORED CONE PROJECTOR — An efficient heavy gauge steel and aluminum projector for dynamic cone speakers. Rugged and suitable for indoor or outdoor use. For use with 12", 10", 8" or 6" cone speakers.