The talking machine world (Jan-June 1927)

The Talking Machine World, New York, June, 1927 Exhibits at the First R. M. A. Trade Show were C. L. Farrand, Geo. H. Kiley, \V. E. Dermody, S. H. Kehoe and C. H. Griffith. John E. Fast & Co., Chicago, 111., displayed fixed condensers and condenser blocks for Raytheon current supply sets, with John E. Fast in attendance. Federal-Brandes, Inc., New York City, featured the complete line of Kolster receiving sets and speakers, "A" power supply and "B" power supply. Nine receivers were shown, featuring the new Kolster six H, a sixtube receiver, with built-in power cone, electrically or storage battery operated, and the console power cone providing B supply to the set, with twenty-foot cable to allow moving of speaker. In attendance were D. S. Spector, H. II. Southgate, M. C. Rypinski, Carroll Van Ark, F J. Kahn, A. C. Forbes, J. J. Reilly, J. J. Stanley and W. J. Thinn Federal Radio Corp., Buffalo, X. Y., displayed twenty Federal Ortho-Sonic receivers in two general types; six regular models and four Deluxe models, similar to "last year's designs, and six regular A-C operated sets and four Deluxe A-C operated sets. There were also on display the new Ortho-Sonic speaker cupler and the new cabinet speakers. In attendance were Lester E. Noble, K. E. Reed, C. J. Jones, L. W. James, A. C. Stearns, Jr., and L. C. F. Horle. J. B. Ferguson, Inc., New York City, displayed five receivers, including models 10, 10-A, 12 and 14 cabinet designs and model 12 consolette; all featuring the Technidyne circuit. In attendance were T. H. Wickwire. Jr., J. \Y. Weber, Jr., and H. O. Becker. Ferranti, Inc., New York City, displayed three types of Audio frequency transformers, and in attendance were G. F. Chellis, J. M. Thompson and F. S. Martin. Formica Insulation Co., Cincinnati, O., displayed a complete line of insulation panels, sub-panels and tubing. In attendance were W. G. Steiner, F. J. LaClaire, H. W. Hainsfurtha and A. J. Wikser. Freed-Eisemann Radio Corp., Brooklyn, N. Y., displayed its complete line of radio receivers, including the new types of electric receivers, as well as Caswell Runyan cabinets and several accessories. In attendance were Alex Eisemann, Arthur Freed, A. A. Trostler and R. I. McClellan. French Battery Co., Madison, Wis., displayed a complete line of Ray-O-Vac dry "A" and 'B" batteries, and in attendance were W. A. Brennan, Geo. A. Shipley. Frank Foster and a complete sales force. Charles Freshman Co., Inc., New York City, displayed the 1927-1928 line of Equaphase receivers, including A-Coperated and battery-operated models. Also Freshman combination phonograph and radio instruments, one model with electrical pick-up and one with power amplifier. The "A-B-C" power supply unit was on display and several models of the Masterpiece line of receivers. In attendance were H. A. Beach, S. Freshman, Martin Zatulove and William H. Allen. Herbert H. Frost, Inc., Chicago, 111., displayed its complete line of parts, including jacks, plugs, switches, lightning protectors, sockets, etc. In attendance were D. S. Hill, E. J. Lovett, Pat Kiley, F. C. Best, N. C. Schellenger and W. D. Scott. General Instrument Corporation, New York, N. Y., displayed "A" eliminators and line of parts. In attendance were Carl Hawthorne, Roy Stemm, Samuel Cohen and Mr. McConnell. General Radio Co., Cambridge, Mass., displayed "B" eliminators, power amplifiers and a complete line of parts. In attendance were Melville Eastman, H. B. Richmond, F. G. Smith and C. T. Burke. Gold Seal Electrical Co., New York, N. Y., displayed a complete line of radio tubes for general purposes, including detector, power and rectifier tubes. In attendance were Edward E. Eagle, William E. Duff, William J. Bowles and W. R. Davis. Gould Storage Battery Co., Inc., New York, N. Y., displayed the new Gould Unipower type A-C Six U; A-C 6 UM; type A-C-4 and Gould radio "A" battery, featuring the new Gould Kathanode assembly for power unit construction. In attendance were C. J. McKenna, Koy B. Graham, R. A. Clock, F. E. Booss; Sidney Gane, L. It. Hobbs and H. R Strang. Gray & Danielson Mfg. Co., San Francisco, Cal., displayed a complete line of Remler parts, including dials, condensers, sockets, etc. E. G. Danielson was in attendance. A. H. Grebe & Co., Inc., Richmond Hill, N. Y., displayed the complete line of Grebe Synchrophase receivers, including Synchropliase Five, a five-tube table-type receiver, the new Synchrophase Seven, a seven-tube table model, the Grebe socket-power-type 671, supplying "B" and "C" voltage, the Grebe "A** socket power and the Grebe cone speaker, type 20-20. In attendance were Douglas Rigney, It. II. Baker, George Rhodes, L. C. Gray, II. C. Jackman and George Eckweiler. Greene-Brown Mfg., Co., Chicago, 111., displayed the Brown "B" super power, Greene "B" 5-6-7 power units and the Greene Hi power "H" unit. The display featured the new "A" and combination "A" and "B" power units recently introduced. In attendance were Burton Greene, Edwin Mraz and Ted Uavies. Grlgsby-Grunow-Hinds Co., Chicago, III., displayed the complete line of Majestic eliminators, featuring the new Majestic Super-B, Master II and Special Master B models, also the laboratory model of the new "A" eliminator to be announced shortly, also the Majestic Ace models "K" an. I "S" fur use with the new A-C tubes. In attendance were W. C. Grunow, Duane WsLnamaker, A. C. Winnan, Herbert Young, S. L. ArncHi.ii. II. E, Kranz, V 1). Patti, E. W. Macke. A. IV Hard, A. E. Hi.lkc. J. T. Jackman. J. I*. Miller an. I J. Rutherford. Hammarlund Manufacturing Co., Inc., New York, N. Y., displayed the complete line of Hammarlund condensers and coils, including the coupler coil, Neutrodyne coil, antenna coupler and auto-couple assembly. In attendance were Lloyd Hammarlund and L. G. Cushing. Howard Radio Co., Chicago, 111., displayed Howard receiving sets in console and table models; Howard "B" eliminator and Howard amplifier. In attendance were R. R. Howard, Lee Hansen and J. M. Bregstone. Hoyt Electrical Instrument Co., Boston, Mass., displayed a complete line of meters for radio, featuring a new test kit; "A" and "B" eliminators volt meter; tube testers and A-B-C battery tester and other products. In attendance were C. W. Burton, L. E. Moore, W. J. Bartlett. W. C. McCabe and B. S. Church. Imperial Molded Products Co., Chicago, 111., displayed a complete line of Bakelite parts, and in attendance were C. W. Peterson, Jas. T. Greenleaf, W. H. Hollister and Fred Werno. Indiana Mfg. & Electric Co., Marion, Ind., displayed the Case radio receivers, comprising the Case 60 line (6 tube) of five models in table, console and high-boy designs; Case 90 line (9 tube loop) comprising two models operated by DC and two models operated by AC; also model 20-A Case automatic high-rate charger and "B" control. In attendance were Arthur E. Case, O. R. Westfall, Dudley A. Forster, George L. Holmes, J. C. Roper, L. C. Herrmann, Charles Bird, J. S. Cummings, F. J. Keller and L. E. Spencer. International Resistance Co., Philadelphia, Pa., displayed Durhan metallized resistors, and in attendance were S. B. Darmstader, Charles M. Weyl and Francis R. Ehle. Irvington Varnish & Insulator Co., Irvington, N. J., displayed double Impedance units and amplifiers: coils, varnished tubing and other products. In attendance were E. E. Hiler, Charles E. Garneau and L. M. Carter. Jefferson Electric Mfg. Co., Chicago, 111., displayed the new models of Jefferson Concertone, audio transformer and star audio transformer; Jefferson tube rejuvenator, tube charger and tester. In attendance were J. A. Bennan; J. C. Daley, A. R. Johnson, C. R. Hansen, W. S. Samuel, E. Goddard, R. Benson, C. P. Kob, A. A. Fleck, Jr., L. H. Byrne, E. J. Danigan, V. E. Leed and F. Merryman. Jewell Electrical Instrument Co., Chicago, 111., displayed a complete line of Jew-ell milliamperes ; volt meters; ammeters; tube testers and service test sets, including several new portable models of these products. In attendance were Geo. Koch and E. Stolp. Johnson Motor Products Co., Inc., Chicago, 111. displayed the standard Johnson trickle charger; new automatic trickle charger and Port-O-Vac. Tn attendance were H. M. Johnson, L. Dorflinger and W. E. Laidley. Howard B. Jones, Chicago, 111. displayed the complete line of Jones Multi-plugs, including 2, 3, 5, 7, 10 contact plugs for all purposes; special contact plugs for "B" eliminators and other socket power devices. Howard B. Jones was in attendance. Karas Electric Co., Chicago, III., displayed a complete line of parts, including transformers, variable condensers, output filters, vernier dials, etc., and in attendance were L. L. Karas and R. L. Eggleston. Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co., Chicago, 111., displayed the new No. 510 A-C receiver with built-in speaker, two battery-operated six-tube consoles, Nos. 507 and 508. three five-tube receivers, Nos. 502-505 Wavemaster console. No. 506 Wavemaster consolette and No. 504 Wavemaster table model. The new Kellogg "B" battery eliminator was shown for the first time, as well as the Ketlogg-Stevens cone speakers. In addition No. 550A horn speaker and No. 560 cabinet speaker were displayed. Tn attendance were H. C. Abbott, C. G. Cooke, A. D. Boal. Mac Harlan, F. A. Bremer, Jr. Keystone Radio Labs., Inc., Chicago, 111., displayed five and six tube receivers and Chassis; single two and three dial control. In attendance were I. J. Mendels, O. P. Smith, L. C. McCarthy and G. S. Brack. King Electric Mfg. Co., Inc., Buffalo, N. Y., displayed Electron Hi-low re-charger; Junior re-charger; "B" current supply; "A" current supply (battery type); "A" current supply (no battery); "BC" unit and "ABC" unit. In attendance were A. E. Ellinger, J. E. Deasy and A. Lotz. King Mfg. Co., Buffalo, N. Y., displayed the complete line of King receiving sets, comprising models 80, 80-11, 81, 81-H, 71 and an electric set. In attendance were B. G. Close, J. W. Million, Jr., N. L. Morley, M. E. Lonmon, J. G. Crowe, J. H. Mehle, R. R. Talbott, L. W. Smith and H. C. Goodrich Kodel Radio Corp., Cincinnati, O., displayed a complete line of socket power devices, featuring "Kuprox," the new metallic disc rectifier. In attendance were J. B. Hess and Wm. II. Westphal. Kokomo Electric Co., Kokomo, Ind., displayed the Kingston "B" eliminator with and without an automatic switch, Kingston 2-A "B" eliminator and Kingston 2-C "B" eliminator; the Kingston dry charger, and a featured product just introduced, the Kingston combination "A & B" power supply. In attendance were J. J. McDowell, V. C. Johnson and W. E. Kemp. Lignole Corp., Chicago, 111., displayed Lignolc radio panels, and in attendance were A. M. Gibson, C. C. Hartzell and A. Pownall. Arthur H. Lynch, Inc., New York, N. Y., displayed Lynch resistance products, and in attendance wert Arthur H. Lynch, James H. Kennedy and F. E. Wartman. Magnavox Co., Oakland, Calif., displayed the "I... Boy" cabinet dynamic cone power speaker; Warwick table magnetic cone speaker and 60, 85, 150 milliampere full wave rectifier tubes. The display featured the new Electro-dynamic type speakers. In attendance were Heckert Parker and members of the sales force. Maring Wire Co., Muskegon, Mich., displayed magnet wire, and in attendance were F. L. Meeske and H. W. Simpson. Marti Electric Radio Co., Inc., West Orange, N. J., displayed Marti receiving sets, includii g table, desk console and large console, with several Chassis suitable for installation in various makes of standard console cabinets. In attendance were F. C. Manning, Charles I. Marti, H. A. Yolk and Alex Weiss. Martin-Copeland Co., Providence, R. I., displayed its "A" power supply device; "B" power supply device; vernier dials and controls and other parts. In attendance were John Lossau, G. W. Bleeker, W. S. Block and V. A. Hendrickson. Mayolian Corp., New York, N. Y., displayed the Mayolian A-B eliminator, B eliminator, and A-B eliminator for the one and one-halfvolt Armor tube, transformers, filters and chargers. In attendance were R. Mayo, M. C. Snyder, F. E. Wartman, Arthur H. Lynch and James A. Kennedy. McMillan Radio Corp., Chicago, 111., displayed the complete line of McMillan Electric six-tube one-dial receivers, including the Orleans, Seville, Yerdi and Ivanhoe consoles, all equipped with built-in speaker, and the McMillan line of battery receivers, including three consoles and one table model. Walter Magill was in charge of the display. Minerva Radio Co.. Chicago, 111., displayed seven new console models all six-tube single-dial control, strictly electrically-operated receivers, the instrument being interchangeable, and the difference in the models being the cabinet features. The receivers are electrically operated on either A-C or D-C current. In attendance were P. S. Billings, Chas. Cavanaugb, H. C. Mattis and E. R. Schultz. Mohawk Corp. of Illinois, Chicago, 111., displayed its complete 1927-28 line of radio receivers, comprising one table model and five consoles, four with built-in loud speaker and one without; also displayed A^C electric equipment for installation in receivers. In attendance were Gustav Frankel, Louis Frankel, Otto N. Frankfort, Douglas Demare and sales organization. Moulded Wood Products, Inc., Chicago, 111., displayed a complete line of horns for built-in purposes, including an 8-ft. horn, also two console cabinet speakers in which this horn is mounted with a unit. In attendance were W. H. Sickinger and G. R. Haase. Mu-Rad Radio Corp., Asbury Park, N. J., displayed MuRad receivers, including table model, semi-console, battery operated and same cabinet with Mu-Rad electric units, operated by the light socket; also "B" electric unit. In attendance were A. S. Blatterman, A. M. Werner, H. L. Ley, L. M. Wood, G. E. Anderson, A. C. Lopez, E. H. Lewis and R. J. Noel. Wm. J. Murdock Co., Boston, Mass., displayed Murdock radio sets, head phones, loud speakers and plugs; featuring its new 7-tube shielded set. In attendance were Daniel R. W. Murdock and Maurice Despres. Leslie F. Muter Co., Chicago, 111., displayed its "B" power unit and its complete line of parts, including impedance units, transformers, unit resistances, etc. In attendance were A. A. Dai ley and L. F. Muter. National Carbon Co., Inc., New York, N. Y., displayed the complete line of Eveready radio batteries, including the Layerbuilt "B" battery, No. 7111-"A," dry cell battery; No. 770, heavy duty "B" battery; No. 771-"C" battery, and a complete line of dry "A," "B" and "C" batteries. In attendance were J. M. Spangler, D. R. Parker, E. E. Horine and G. C. Furness. National Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass., displayed a complete line of condensers, vernier dials, Impedaformers, tuning units and the National Browning-Drake transformer. A feature of the exhibit was the National Duo range charger. In attendance were W. A. Ready, Geo. Q. Hill, James Miller and Don C. Wallace. National Lead Battery Co., St. Paul, Minn., displayed a complete line of radio "A" storage batteries in composition and glass cases, also automatic "A" and "B" power sets, featuring in its display, automatic power supplies. In attendance were A. P. Wood, F. M. Brown and Niet Burchard. Neutrowound Radio Mfg. Co., Ilomewood, 111., displayed the complete line of Neutrowound receivers and speakers, including the Junior, a four-tube table-type receiver, Tone King, five-tube, and Super-Power, six-tube table receiver; the Allectric four-tube table receiver, Super-AUcctric five-tube table receiver and Master Allectric six-tube console, Standard speaker and superspeaker. In attendance were \Y. \Y. Murray, J. G. Sperling, W. H. Paynter, J. P. Mathews and W. G. Hall. Newcombe-Hawley, Inc., St. Charles, 111., displayed the full line of Newcombe-Hawley reproducers, including cabinet models Nos. 55, 56, 57, the new Drum speaker, all equipped with Nathaniel Baldwin units. Baldwin headsets, units and phono speakers were also shown. In attendance were C. Duntley, F. W. Will, W. Prcssinger and Harvey McClumpha. Northern Manufacturing Co., Newark N. Y.. displayed the new No. 608-A-C tube, which transforms battery sets to electrically operated receivers, when used with a step-down transformer and all types of D-C tubes. In attendance were R. H. Amberg, E. A. Tracey, J. Beers and George Gordon.