The talking machine world (Jan-June 1928)

122 The Talking Machine World, New York, June, 1928 StewartWarner Announces New 1928 Line of Radio Receivers Series "800" Includes Both AC and Battery-Operated Models — Five New Consoles and a Portable Receiver Included — C. B. Smith, President, Comments on Line The Stewart-Warner Speedometer Corp., Chicago, has announced its new 1928 line of radio receivers known as the Series "800," which includes both AC models and sets for use with batteries or power units, a compact portable, receivers with and without built-in reproducers, and with built-in socket antenna. Five new console models are included in the line, the cabinets, of period design, being made by the Buckeye Cabinet Co., Springfield, O. The battery-operated receivers are for installation where alternating current is not available, and although identical in apearance and tuning characteristics with the AC models, the circuit diagram is designed expressly for battery opera "Here's the best aerial to use with that set you've bought Just connect it to your set and plug into the nearest light socket. This little device uses absolutely no current, requires no lightning arrester, and cuts static down to almost zero. You will get the same perfect reception as you've just listened to here — because we always demonstrate with the Dubilier Light Socket Aerial. Expensive? No, sir 1 Only $1.50." More dealers than you can count are showing off their receivers to best advantage with this unique aerial, and then selling them at good profit with every set. Others are including the Dubilier Light Socket Aerial in the purchase price of equipped sets as an added inducement. Have you tried out either of these plans? If you're not equipped to collect on this nationally advertised aerial, phone ypur jobber today for a trial supply. Packed individually in attractive counter display cartons of ten: They are available through any good radio distributor. Dubilier Condenser Corp. 4377 Bronx Blvd. New York Dubilier LIGHT SOCKET AERIAL tion. The battery operated sets are also supplied in console models with built-in reproducers. C. B. Smith, president of the Stewart-Warner Speedometer Corp., in commenting on the new "800" line, stated: "In offering our new '800' series our message to the public and to the trade is that Stewart-Warner engineers have accomplished a real achievement. They have produced a radio receiving set and a reproducer, the combined qualities of which now make possible a fidelity of sound recreation which means realism in radio reception. Stewart-Warner dealers are now provided with a line that enables them to offer their patrons outstanding values in today's radio production. "In designing and perfecting these sets we have taken full advantage of all the experience we have acquired since the production of our first radio receiver. Incorporated in them are the best features of previous models together with new proved advancements developed by our engineering staff. The production of this series has not been a rush job in any sense. We took all the time needed for the initial reception, laboratory development and final standardization for quality production. In this '800' series there is a simplicity of construction and a corresponding simplicity and efficiency of operation that should win for it the good will of the radio trade and a ready acceptance on the part of the radio public." Issues Powerizer Pamphlet for Owners Radio Receptor Co. Prepares Interesting Booklet Describing New Powerizer Designed for Number of Sets The Radio Receptor Co., Inc., New York City, manufacturer of Powerizer, power amplifiers and complete power supply units, has prepared an interesting pamphlet directed specifically to owners of Radiola 812 (semi-portable), Radiola Super VIII, Radiola 24 panel, Radiola 26 panel, Radiola 20 sets and panels, Radiola 26 portable, Victrola combination 7-1 (Alhambra-1), Victrola combination 7-30, Victrola combination 7-3, Brunswick BR-260 and any receiver using up to four UX 222 tubes. The pamphlet describes the new Powerizer designed for the aforementioned sets. The names are set forth on the cover or first page so that the purchaser can rapidly indentify the model needed to provide power amplified all electric operation for his set. Ludwig Arnson, sales manager of the Radio Receptor Co., is inaugurating a strong campaign on all models for the coming season. Grebe Donates Scholarships A. H. Grebe, president of A. H. Grebe & Co., Inc., New York, radio manufacturer, is altruistically contributing to the advancement of radio in general. In conjunction with the Radiomarine Corp. of America, Mr. Grebe has donated several scholarships at the Radio Institute of America to students selected by the Veteran Wireless Operators' Association. Alex. Nyman Goes Abroad order to combine a well-earned vacation and a study of European radio conditions and technical developments. He will spend some time with the British and the German Dubilier organizations abroad for an exchange of production and technical ideas. Bremer-Tully Prepares Sales Aids Metal Sign for Indoor or Outdoor Display Furnished to Dealers and Distributors— Booklet on New Model 6-40 AC Chicago, Iul., June 5. — The Bremer-Tully Mfg. Co., of this city, manufacturer of Counterphase radio receivers, is furnishing all dealers and distributors of Bremer-Tully products with a C — "*" ? ^1 "T )g@im(Bg°jjMii^ New Bremer-Tully Dealer's Sign metal sign which is illustrated herewith. Red letters outlined in black on a canary yellow background make the sign a most attractive and effective advertisement for indoor or outdoor use. The sign measures 20" by 50", and is being used quite extensively by Bremer-Tully distributors on their delivery trucks. Another piece of sales promotional matter Bremer-Tully Circular recently prepared and distributed by the Bremer-Tully organization consists of an attractive circular featuring the new Model 6-40 AC electric receiver that has just been placed on the market. It is printed in black and two tones of orange, and is sent free of charge to all B-T dealers upon application to the company headquarters. Use Golumbia-Kolster Alexander Nyman, for the past five years a consulting engineer of the Dubilier Condenser Corp., New York, has sailed for Europe in At a recent meeting of the National Academy of Sciences held in the National. Research Building in Washington, D. C, a Columbia-Kolster electric reproducing phonograph was used to illustrate different phases of pitch and resonance. The instrument was supplied by Gus Louis, Columbia dealer, of Washington. The Universal Musical String Co., New York City, has filed a petition in bankruptcy.