Radio today (Jan-Mar 1939)

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Cable replacing tool * Auto-radio remote cable tool. Swedges .13 and .15 flexible shaftings. Removes and replaces fittings. Net only $7.50. Star Machine Mfrs., 1371 E. Bay Ave., Bronx, N. Y. — Radio Today. Marine radio * Two-way radio telephone outfit for yachts and other small craft. Capacity of 10 channels for Coast Guard, shore, and ship-to-ship communication. Operates merely by lifting handset. Frequency selected by single switch— no tuning required. Model 95. Jefferson Travis Radio Mfg. Co., 198 Milburn Ave., Baldwin, L. I., N. Y. — Radio Today. AC motor controller * Multi-step speed controller for AC motor permitting use of thermostat or automatic switch. No moving parts. Custom built to motor needs. Raytheon Mfg. Co., 144 Willow St., Waltham, Mass. — Radio Today. Webster-Chicago mikes •k Crystal-type microphone with output level of — 52 DB. Reproduction range from 40 to 10,000 cycles. Model 1236. Dynamic mike with Dural diaphragm. Output level — 56 DB. Frequency response from 50 to 9000 cycles. High and low impedances. Model 1245. Webster-Chicago, 5622 Bloomingdale Ave., Chicago, 111. — Radio Today. Irwin cameras •k Imperial line of 16 mm. motion picture cameras. Magazine loading. Single and 4-speed models available. Convenient pocket size. Footage indicator on magazine. Built-in view finder. Supplied with F:3.5 and F:4.5 lens. Priced at $22.50 to $34.95. Irwin Corp., 27 W. 20th St., New York, N. Y.— Radio Today. Million signalyzer * Device for indicating presence of signal throughout all sections of receiver. 4 input connections. Input capacitance of approximately 5 micromicrofarads. Three inputs on AC and the 4th on DC. 4 6E5 tubes as indicators — other tubes are 2 6F8 dual triodes, and one 76. List $24.50. Million Radio & Television Labs., 685 W. Ohio St., Chicago, 111. — Radio Today. Police radio antennas ■*• Auto antennas for police and amateur short wave transmission and reception. Side, cowl and trunk mountings have low-loss porcelain insulators and ceramic bushings. Bumper type uses hard rubber. 4-section telescoping antenna extends from 3^ to 10 y2 feet. Nonadjustable type has height of 8i/2 feet. Ward Products Corp., Cleve" land, Ohio. — Radio Today. At the right Wendie Barrie, RKO screen star adds the feminine touch to Stewart Warner's Magic Keyboard receiver. Foot volume control * Foot-pedal type of volume control for use with high impedance contact microphones. Unit wired as a "T" pad — up to 5 mikes and controls can be paralleled and fed into a single amplifier input without interference between units. Model FK— list $12. Amperite Co., 561 Broadway, New York, N. Y — Radio Today. Custom escutcheon plates * Line of plates to match all cars from 1934 to 1939. 1939 special Chevrolet plate permits installation of any 1936-7-8 Delco or Chevie radio in the 1939 cars. Plate is heavy die-casting. Plates illustrated are 1939 Ford, Pontiac, Chevrolet. Star Machine Mfrs. Co., 1371 E. Day Ave., Bronx, N. Y. — Radio Today. Auto antennas •k Two new antennas provide mechanical and electrical "soundproofing" for the first time. Metal shields cover two mounting bolts to eliminate noise pickup. Lists $3.35. Hinge-type mounted antenna permits tilting to harmonize with car lines. 69 inches for increased pick-up. Lists $3. RCA Mfg. Co., Camden, N J. — Radio Today. February, 1939