Engineer proposes four class plan for broadcast wavelengths
Westinghouse research engineer S M Kintner proposes dividing broadcasters into four classes to reduce interference. He advocates 20 kilocycles for super power stations and 10 kilocycles for the rest, with channel counts and time divisions across power ranges to maximize assignments.
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NEA
Pittsburgh
S. M. Kintner
Westinghouse Company
Department of Commerce
Kintner
Commerce Department
Mayday Call Origin Explains Air Distress Signal
The term Mayday used in aviation for distress comes from the French m aider meaning help and is used instead of SOS in English. It reflects historical pronunciation of the French phrase for assistance.
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SOS
Six radio patents granted by Patent Office this week
The Patent Office issued six radio invention patents. Inventors include Fred W. Young of Long Island City for a carrier wave receiving system, John Hays Hammond Jr. of Gloucester for interference limiting methods, Max C. Batsel of Wilkinsburg for a wireless transmission system, Stanley D. Livingston of Port for a tube mounting, Lewis W. Chubb of Edgewood for a piezo electric loud speaker, and James C. Snell of Oak Park for a quick adjustable rheostat.
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Washington
Patent Office
Fred W. Young
Long Island City
N. Y
John Hays Hammond Jr
Gloucester
Mass
Max C. Batsel
Wilkinsburg
Stanley D. Livingston
Port
Lewis W. Chubb
Edgewood
James C. Snell
Oak Park
Ill
Radio socket design gains focus in improving reception
The article notes that socket design has lagged behind other radio parts but now receives renewed attention. Engineers link faulty reception to poor sockets and report several improvements as manufacturers recognize their critical role in transmitting energy to tubes.
Modulated Tubes for WHT Station Power Plant Outside Chicago
WHT the new 56 000 watt broadcaster in the Wrigley Building Chicago will use modulated tubes submerged in water says George E Carlson general manager of Radiophone Broadcasting Corporation builder and William Hale Thompson president Two hundred foot towers will support the cage type aerial Verplex grounding system will be used The total distance from studios to the power plant will be thirty one miles The plant will be two miles north of Deerfield
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WHT
Wrigley Bldg
Chicago
George E. Carlson
Radiophone Broadcasting Corporation
William Hale Thompson
Deerfield
Stove-Pipe Antenna by Major Marvel Showcased
Major Orin E. Marvel chief engineer at Dayton Fan and Motor Company and former McCook Field signal officer unveils a stove-pipe radio antenna. The design promises easier construction with improved selectivity and greater volume.
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Orin E. Marvel
Dayton Fan and Motor Company
McCook Field
Seagoing Broadcaster Station WTAT Tests On Tampa Cutter
WTAT Boston, a seagoing land broadcaster, mounted equipment on the US Coast Guard cutter Tampa, took a 100 mile offshore test to measure broadcasting efficiency.
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WTAT
Boston
United States Coast Guard
Tampa
Federal stations to continue news dispatches to Pacific nations
The United States will send News Press dispatches via federal stations to countries across the Pacific due to the absence of private commercial broadcasters. A new bill authorizes this arrangement until June 30, 1927.
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Pacific
Coolidge Says Regular Presidential Addresses Unnecessary
President Coolidge stated he did not believe it essential for the President to address the nation periodically as newspapers are handling such duties effectively. The remark reflects skepticism about formal periodic addresses amid press coverage.
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Coolidge
New 1000 watt station to begin broadcasting at NAA
A 1,000 watt transmitter has been installed at the Government station NAA in Arlington Virginia and will start broadcasting once a suitable wave is allocated by the Department of Commerce.
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Government Station
NAA
Arlington
Department of Commerce
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