Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 122, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 September 1925 — Page 25

EDUCATIONAL COURSES OVER AIR PLANNED Radio Universities in Various Cities to Be Next Step. Jtil M b'A Service I NEW YORK. Sept. 21.—Radio In .'.preparing to spread out its eduead ional resources this fall and winter •>ver a wider area than it has ever covered. Radio universities are being planned here, at Chicago, at Manhattan, Kansas, at Oakland, Cal., nnd other localities where specif 1 'broadcasting facilities are maintained. Activities this term, for those who Want to study at home with the ■ voice of their teachers coming j < hrough a loud speaker are expected !to be greater than ever both in expanse of area and of educational subjects. .* A group of New Yorkers are said to be considering such a university. Within a short time, it is expected. ‘ hey will start a campaign for popular subscriptions to maintain this organization Prom Chicago and other cities, Jinked by long distance wire, regular programs for tho special benefit <*f farmers will be broadcast under ‘< be auspices of the National Radio JFarm School. This organization broadcast from many stations last Winter and found the response from farmers so encouraging that it has broadened its scope of farm talks. Other educational courses will be broadcast from station KSAC, at Manhattan, Kas., under the direction of the Kansas State Agricultural College, and from station KGO, at Oakland, Cal., one of tho high powers stations which has been especially active in the broadcasting of educational talks to fans. Local stations may l>e shut out with a loose coupled tuner.

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Football Coach to Go on Air

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lit' NFA Service DENVER, Colo., Kept. 21.—The opening of the football season this fall will see inauguration of a unique system of coaching. Radio will be the means. The first station in the country to adopt this method of coaching is KOA at Denver. From this station, three times a week, Tom McNamara, coach and gridiron star, is scheduled for ten-minute lessons on football. The lessons will continue throughout the season. They will be given every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at. 8 p. m. (Mountain time). McNamara, who is head coach at Regis College, Denver, was a star backfield player at Ford ham University. lie was on the coaching and scouting staff of Pennsylvania University for four years. “To help listeners understand the basic principles of football—the of-

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sense and defense —is my aim as radio coach for KOA,” says McNamara. "In addition I hope to explain in simple language the fundamental physical movements which are necessary if one is to play the game scientifically.” CHIMNEY SWEEPS OBJECT The chimney sweeps of Berlin, Germany, have protested vigorously against radio antennae on roofs, declaring they prevent their doing their work properly. Asa result a city ordinance has been passed to the effect that all radio equipment within the city limits must come down. WORTH KNOWING An insulated wire will pick up the broadcast programs just as easily as a bare wire, as the waves penetrate the covering without the least difficulty. If the iead-in is insulated it will act as a part of the aerial. TO DRY TUNING COILS Moisture collecting in the insulation of the tuning coils will cause weak signals and broad tuning. A good drying out in the sunlight or by placing the set near a stove or radiator will remedy the trouble.

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Wins Reputation Over KOA

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Freeman H. Talbot, KOA program announcer and studio director. has won a wide reputation for the excellent studio programs which are broadcast from KOA. Radio, says Talbot, is rapidly stimulating a universal understanding and sympathy.

The popular Balkite Battery Charger is entirely noiseless and can be used while the set is in operation. Balkite U B” II was the outstanding development in radio last year. It replaces “B” batteries entirely and supplies plate current from the light socket. We now announce the Balkite Trickle Charger at $lO. This low-rate charger is especially adapted to use with sets of relatively low “A” current requirements—any dry cell set and storage battery sets with few tubes. We also announce the new Balkite “B” at $35, specially designed to serve sets of six tubes and less, and to fit in your present “B” battery compartment. Noiseless—No bu lbs—Permanent All Balkite Radio Power Units are based on the same principle. All are entirely noiseless in operation. They have no moving parts, no bulbs, and nothing to adjust, break or get out of order. E*ch is a permanent piece of equipment wirl. nothing tc wear out or replace. They require no other attention than the infrequent addition of water. They do not interfere with your set or your neighbor’s. The,r current consumption is remarkably low. An “A” battery, a Balkite Charger and a Balkite “B” constitute a complete trouble-free radio power equipment, one that is economical, simple and unfailing in operation and eliminates the possibility ol run-down batteries. Read the specific applications of the four units. Whatever type of set you own, Balkite Radio Power Units will serve it. Sold by radio dealers everywhere. Manufactured by FANSTEEL PRODUCTS COMPANY, Inc. North Chicago, Illinois Factory llaprM>ntaiiva ' EKKO COMPANY 111 WcMt Monroe Strut LIIH YUO, ILLINOIS F^SteeL Balkite T^dioPower Units

MATCHING TUBES Unless you have a Superheterodyne there is email necessity for matching tubes as first-class ones have similar constants. In the Super, different tubes can be tried in the sockets by juggling until the right combination is found. KEEP RECEIVER I>RY j^| A portable receiver designed for use at a camp or seashore must be kept dry. Cover the set with a piece of canvass or rubber sheeting when not in use. A Woolen blanket or rain coat thrown over it will do if nothing else is available. RADIO EXPORTS LARGE Japan continues to hold the lead as America's best radio customer, purchasing $285,135 worth of apparatus in one month. During the same month Brazil, Australia and Canada ,vere our next best customers in tho order written. DOCTOR TO LECTURE George Watson Little, authority on the care and treatment of dogs and cats, will deliver a series of lectures on that subject from station WOR. He will be heard ever*- Monday night.