WFBM Opens in Indianapolis with Remote Broadcasts
Merchants Heat and Light Company launches WFBM at 6:30 p m with a 25 watt transmitter reaching 1 500 miles under ideal conditions aiming for six nightly programs. Dedication at the Indianapolis Athletic Club features Lt Gov Van Orman, Mayor Shank and company executives.
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WFBM
Merchants Heat and Light Company
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Athletic
F. Harold van Orman
Mayor Shank
L. B. Andrus
John Ferguson
M. K. Foxworthy
H. A. Luckey
Broadcast Listeners’ Association of Indianapolis
Lenore
Same Music Broadcasts Hit Unlinked Stations
KFI Los Angeles and WOC Davenport were heard airing the same music in sync despite no linking between the stations. Reporters noted simultaneous play and identical rhythm, suggesting coincidence rather than a formal network tie.
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KFI
Los Angeles
WOC
Davenport
Four Receiving Sets Limited by License in Bulgaria
In Bulgaria only four receiving sets exist and access is restricted by a special license. The measure curbs broadcasting or radio reception within the country under strict regulatory control.
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C. A. Portman
Bulgaria
Operas Make Big Hit At WIP Broadcasts
WIP plans to make operatic broadcasts a regular feature after strong demand. Beginning with Cavalleria Rusticana followed by The Barber of Seville and Aida, the broadcasts came from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.
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NEA
WIP
WFBM Radio Station Maintenance Tips
The article advises keeping bus-bar wires straight with round-nose pliers and warns against sharp turns. It notes a loud speaker extension won t affect the set and compares battery lifespans from less than a month to six or nine months. Regular charging and annual aerial renewal are recommended for reliable reception.
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John Tribby
WLK
United States
Gus Edwards
Indianapolis” Athletic Club
C.A. Portman
By Roy Grove
WEAF
Wwcae
WwCco
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