Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 282, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 April 1925 — Page 17

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CONFIDENTIAL NEWS TO BE TOPIC AT AIR CONCLAVE

TORNADO AID WAS GUIDED DY AMATEUR J. R. Tate, Dorrisville, 111., Directed Relief to Devastated Area. DORRISVILLE, IIL, April 9.—lt became known here today that movements of a relief train destined for the tornado area were directed from Chicago to a point within a few miles of this place by J. R. Tate, operator of a local amateur raido station. As this town was outside the direct path of the storm, which caused terrific damage only fifteen miles away, residents were free to give their assistance to those within the stricken area. When ordinary means of communication by telegraph and telephone having been cut off completely by the storm, Tate’s amateur station was for an entire night the only contact between this section of Illinois and Chicago. Message From Harris The first message came from Harris, IIL, and was addressed to the Department of Public Health, Chi cage, asking that help bo sent immediately. For hours afterward, Tate transmitted messages regarding the progress of the relief train in addition to dispatching bulletins to the press and information about the loss of life and property damage. His station was in excellent contact with amateur station, 9AAW operated by William Schweitzer and W. Marquardt, Chicago. During an interval between dispatches, station 9YAU offered to help, but further assistance was not necessary. Many Are Damaged Many amateur statioi.s in the path of the storm were inoperative because antennas had teen blown down and stations otherwise damaged, However, many American Radio Relay League operators were on the air and several times both Tate and Chicago operators were interrupted by others offering assistance. A. Shriegel of Joliet, 111., also an amateur, heard first news of the storm damage through a broadcast station. He heard Tate calling CQ followed by his call and the word “emergency.” Although his own station could not be heard here, he continued 1 to listen until Tate had established contact with Chicago. ■ GUARD BATTERY WELL WUI Not Stand Abuse—Keep Clean and Dry. A dty battery will not stand much abuse. T * it Is accidentally dropped one or more of Its Internal connections is liable to be broken, or the sealing compound on its top might become cracked, through which moisture can seep, causing a leakage between cells which acta as a continual drain on the baUd -y If dust accumulates on the top of the battery, wipe it ofT with a dry cloth, never with a wet rag, as this, too, will cause a drain or leakage between the terminals until such time the moisture evaporates. Metal articles, such as trays, shears, metal pencils, etc., if placed on a battery, will cause a possible short circuit. Sayville Signs Off The great wireless station at Say▼ilie, L. 1., built by the German Telefunken Company in 1912 and bought by the United State Navy in 1915, is to abandoned. It was the most powerful transmitting station In IU time.

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Sacred Music and Service to Be Broadcast

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The choir and soloists of the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church will broadcast Dvoraks “Stabat Mater” throjgh the local station WFBM this evening at T. Roila A. Tallcott will read a poem by Jacaponi di Todi and will also an-

BROADCASTING FAVORITES

Here are some letters tn The Times broadcasting favorite letter contest: Radio Editor Times: Station KOA of Denver is my favorite in the broadcasting world. It is conveniently located in the Middle West, giving out programs of educational value, its Rainbow Lane orchestra is In a class by itself, as It pleases me and must please the rest of the radio world. The Sunday services please to the utmost, showing that It not only has an orchestra but a church. I hope that this station keeps on giving wonderful programs to the unseen world, and will lead the rest in the coming years. MR. P. BEENK, 3347 Kenwood Ava. Radio Editor Times: My favorite station is WCBD, Zion, 111. This station operates on a divine and educational principle; it sends to the home an atmosphere of refinement. Their motto is "Peace on Earth. Good Will Tbward Men." Their slogan, “Where God Rules, Man Prospers." The talks from this station are of the beet, and delivered by orators of talent. Their oldtime carols bring back memories of the golden days. It works on the emotions, and casts you Into & dream of thought; there is no Jazz to break the spell, or to make one quiver like an aepen leaf. Great is tike enjoyment to listen to their enchanting melody followed by the closing number, the celestial bells, as the last strain fades we hear their farewell. “Peace Be Unto You." WILLIAM H. FIELDS, 313 E. Washington St. Radio Editor Times: Now that Indianapolis has a station of note I consider It my favorite. It shows the spirit of the people of this city and puts Indi&aapoLs on the map through radio

What Broadcasting Station Is Your Favorite and Why? FOR THE BEST LETTER ON THE ABOVE SUBJEC7I!, THE ■INDIANAPOLIS TIMES WILL PAY TEN DOLLARS Letters should not exceed 200 wordes and should be written plainly on one side of the paper. You do not have to be a subscriber to The Times, the contest is open to all radio fans. Address your letter* to the Radio Editor, The Indianapolis Times. Indianapolis,. Ind. Contest closes at midnight, April 20. Winner will be announced in the issue of April 23.

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nounce during tho program. The choir has fifty voices. Soloists are Florence Parkin Welch, soprano; Norma France, contralto; Floyd Cha/ee, tenor; Edward La Sheila, baritone and Fred Newell Morris, bass. The piece will be sung In Italianized Latin. This will be the

pubheity. WFBM has a clear and sharp Wave and wonderful modulation. It broadcasts the typos material that pleases the populace. Gus Edwards orchestra Is an example of this. Putting the timely things on the air such as the basketball finals of the State, appeals to the broadcast listeners. Such things as these are reasons why I consider WFBM my favorite. D. L LYMAN, 5341 N. New Jersey SL, City. Radio Editor Times: I like KDKA Pittsburgh the best of all as they have good music and talks all of the time. I enjoy the bedtime stories they give. If I could only return an answer to them as good as the messages that I receive, I sure would tell them how greatly I enjoy their programs. I have a throe-tube set which I made. I use only dry-cell batteries on it. I can understand every word of KDKA very well. RALPH R. STEVENS, Y. M. a A, aty. Radio Editor Times: I think that WLW is the best station in the United States, first because you can get them in the day time clear and plain. It does not matter if it Is a* hot day and the sun la shining, the announcer’s voice Is always clear and distinct. PETER COSTELLO, 12 Main St., Anderson, Ind. Another in New York Despite the clogged condition of New York broadcasting another station is scheduled for the city. A hotel and a radio magazine are said to be planning it. Big Sea Service The liner Majestic handled more than 35.000 messages in one roundtrip to England and back recently.

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first time that it has been given in tho State. Paul R Mathews will be at the organ, Friday afternoon at 3 the Crucifixion Service win be broadcast from the church by the Rev. J. Ambrose Dunkel, D. D. Music will be by the soloists.

EIGHT CLASS A STATIONS GIVEN U. S. LICENSES Department of Commerce Issues Weekly ReporL Be Time* Special WASHINGTON, D. CL April Following is the weekly list of new broadcasting stations licensed by the department of commercfc: . CLASS A Station. KCTS. Mtra. Pw., WHM—P. w now**. Punxsutawiwy, Pa. . ■ 1.410 212.0 60 KFJZ—W E. Branch, Ft. Worth. Texas 1.130 264 60 WI)BK —M F. Broa. Furniture. Hardware, and Radio store, Cleveland. Ohio I.iQSO 227 100 WBOQ —A. H. Grebe A Cos., Ine.. Richmond Hili. N. Y 1.270 230 100 KF Vl—Headquarters Tr. 6th Cavalry Brigade Houston. Texas L2lO 248 10 WHBV Fred Ray’s Radio Shop, CoiumGa. 1.230 244 SO WHBY St. Nortwrf* College. West Do Pere. Wis 1.200 260 60 WTBC—I, M. Tate Post No. 39, Veterans of Foreign Ware. St. Petereburer. Fla 1.360 222 100 CLASS B WMCA—Greeley Square Hotel Cos., operators of Hotel McAlpin. N. Y.. 340 7 500 TRANSFERRED FROM CLASS C TO B KOB —New Mexico College of A ETri culture ‘CHEESE IT—THE COPS’ Denver Policeman's Ball Is to Be Broadcast. Denver's cops—3so strong—will be the next to take a swing at static. Tuesday evening. April 14 is the date, and the place Is the Denver municipal auditorium at the occasion of the twenty-flret annual policeman’s ball, which will be broadcast by KOA. Police and detectives of more than 100 -cities of the country have been Invited to attend —by radio. Some familiar thrills are promised to laymen and crime chasers alike. Including a few riot calls, ambulance gongs and billy club symphonies. Soldering Torch Make a torch for soldering antenna joints in the wind by soaking in gasoline a handful of cotton waste fastened on a rod.

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International Communications Conference to Meet at Washington in Septem-ber-Old Question Will Be Revived. Bu EE A Service WASHINGTON, April 9.—ConConfidential transmission of news by radio is expected to be one of the most important topics under discussion at the coming international communications conference to be held here in September. It will be a revival of the same question which maintained interest at tho last international conference at Berne, Switzerland, last June. Proposals Made Twenty-five national and international news agencies were represented at that conference. These proposed the following measures: Means for secret transmission of news. Limiting the receiving range of all private stations. Adoption of a ciphering and deciphering system by Governments and news broadcasters. Severe penalties for violation of the secrecy of radio news messages. Besides these restrictions, the news agencies last year sought to limit general broadcasters to the transmission of news only when furnished by a ‘recognized’* news agency. Action Expected Although no action has been taken on these resolutions, something toward a definite line of action is expected to result from the coming international conference in Washington. Radio engineers have practically completed a system of codifying and decodifying radio messages so that only the transmitter and those licensed to receive the messages could understand them. Is It Possible? The American Telephone and Telegraph Company has revoked its earlier denial that it has a system by which radio messages, or even concerts, could be “hashed up” and then unhasbed” for the information and entertainment of only those who have hired special apparatus for the purpose. The coming conference may be called upon to draw up a universal radio news system that would not interfere with other methods of broadcasting and at the same time would be free from interference. CAN’T STOP WHISTLE Narrowly Separated Wave Lengths Cause Annoying Sounds Because of the Increasing number of liroadcaating stations, many of which aro operating on narrowly separated wave-lengths, w-histling noises are produced in the receiver. These whistles are caused by the slight difference in the frequency of the waves, and can not be eliminated by tuning.

No Names Given Over Radio By EE* Service CHICAGO. April 2.—Broadcasting station WGN, here, is trying to set an example for other stations to follow. It is declining to answer requests or even telegrams and letters of appreciation by radio. Persons requesting a special song and other* receive their acknowledgement and thanks by mail. ,j J. The microphone is kept <jlear for the entertainments and lectures aloife.