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A SUBSTITUTE FOR SOLDER-
ING OUTSIDE JOINTS
By R. M. Sherrill
(Radio Engineer)
It frequently happens that it. is -hn-
possible to solder some of the antenna
connections. This may be due to the
connectionsbeing in a position where
they cannot be reached with -'a hot.
soldering copper, or, it may be that
the antenna wire is of aluminumwhich
cannot be soldered.
In any case, an alternative to sold-
ering,is to clean the wires thorough-
ly and 'then twist them tightly togeth-
er. Next, wrap the joint carefully
with a fairly heavy tin foil. This will
prevent the wire from tarnishing and
will keep the joint clean for years.
Incidentally, aluminum wire is a
good material to use for an antenna
because its surface will not
as copper does. . When aluminum is
used, a couple of sizes larger wire
should be used in order to provide the
same mechanical strength as for cop-,
per.. The connections to the' alumin-
um wire should be made as described
above.
Radio Industry Becoming . Better
Organized
During the last year or so, there
have been many indications that the
radio industry is- realty becoming or-
ganized as such. One such indication
is the tendency of a number of small
radio concerns to combine under 'a
single management. Another indica-
tion, and a very, gratifying one, is the.
movement—which seems to have start-
ed simultaneously in various parts -of
the country—to eliminate exagggera-
tion in radio advertising. 'This is in -
corrode deed a noteworthy bid for the confi-
Toilet. Sets at Bar
gain - 'rices
3 Brighton Stippled Sets for $7.50 each
3 427 Brighton Sets for . 8.50 each
4 udrey 1402 Sets for 10.50 each
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Respecting" xchange Rates
ON all matters of foreign exchange
our arrangements for keeping in
touch with the world's exchange mar-
kets assure you prompt service. Direct
wire connections with the large finan-
cial centres enable us to quote ,the
closest possible rates. .
WINCHAM BRANCH,
J. A. WALLACE,
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Radio Questions and Answers
(Mr. Sherrill will be glad : to help
you solve your radio problems. Write
him in care of this Raper)
Q.—W, M. W. writes; "I have a
0.002 Mfd fixed condenser but nothing.
smaller; Can I use this as a grid
condenser on a single tube :set?"
Ans.—The set would operate after
a fashion with this condenser but
would be likely to pick up a lot of AC
hung.. A more suitable grid condenser
could easily be made from two pieces
of metal, of 2 square inches each, se-
parated by a sheet of thin writing pa-
per.
Q—J, B. W. asks: "In tuning the
Superdyne receiver, should the R. P.
tube be kept oscillating until a station
is picked up?"
Ans.=—No. Such a practice will
cause a radiation of energy which will
annoy other listeners. In addition,
your Superdyne will -not be as sensi-
tive as it is when it is tuned almost,
but not quite, up to the oscillating
point. ".
Q,—T. G. B. says: "In order to save
space in my portable set, I am plann-
ing to mount my tubes in a horizontal
position. Can this be done without.
injuring the tubes?"
Ans.—With the tubes in a horizon-
tal position, the filaments will even-
tually sag a little but there will prob
aby be no harm done.
The campaign against misleading
advertising is being waged by manufac-
turers. Also by the various radio pub-
lications which are seeking to protect
their readers. It is already beginning
to show results, and there have been
several cases where radio dealers have
been fined for their misleading adver-
tising.
Aircraft Set Makes Record's
An improved transmitter and re-
ceiver of the same general type as us-
ed on the Dirigible Shenandoah has
shown up well in preliminary tests.
A report from the Naval Communi-
cations Officer at Quantico, Va., says
that stations in England and France,
and several distant ship stations have
reported hearing the transmitter. A
wavelength of .88 meters was used in
the transmission tests. ,
-: The receiver to this outfit has also
done good work, as it has picked up
shortwave stations up to, 6000 miles
distant.
Duty on Imported Tlubes
Radio tubes imported into the Unit-
ed States are subject to the same duty
as incandescent light bulbs, which are
assessed at 20 per cent ad valorem."
This decision was recently handed
down in a ruling of the United States
Board of General. Appraisers.
At the present time, comparatively
few foreign tubes are imported, 'al-
though there seis some demand for cer-'
taro. types of . French tubes. These
tubes which have grid connections.
which are separated from the connec-
tions to the other elements, are spec-
ially adapted for use as radio frequen-
cy amplifiers.
Earthquake Disproves Static
Theory
French scientists have fostered a
theory that static might be produced
by the changing pressure on the roc-
ky .material of the earth's crust. They
predicted that an earthquake would.
produce an unusual amount of static
disturbance.
1925 A BANNER YEAR FOR
WESTERN .FAIR
As exhibition time draws near, the
Western Fair grounds at London are
taking on increased activity and are
rapidly being put in shape.. for what
promises to be the biggest year in the
history of the exhibition.
Many improvements have ` been
made, the most important being the
remodelling of the cattle sheds and
barns, which will greatly facilitate the
showing of live. stock.
Thisyear the 1925. Western Fair
is being looked forward to with inter-
est by everybody. There has been an
unprecedented demand by manufactur-
ers, merchants and dealers for space
in the various buildings to display
their products.
The new manufacturers' building
which is the finest of its kind in the
country will be filled to capacity wth
excellent exhibits, featuring Canada's
industrial achievements.
Exhibitors are busily engaged erect -
Ing booths, painting and decorating,
sparing -no efforts to make their exhi-
bits themost attractive and artistic of
ifs kind. Entries have been received
from all parts of Canada and the Un-
ited States, a certain' indication that
the Western Fair's generous prize list
is being received with enthusiasm.
Everything points to a record year,
and the Fair Board is now making
provisions to care for exceptionally
large crowds.
Great care has been taken to engage
the very best amusements and the
midway will be the largest ever seen
here. High class vaudeville acts have
been engaged for the in -front -of -the -
stand performances, and . special ar-
rangements are being made to make
the popular fireworks display unex-
celled.
The Secretary, Mr. W. D. Jackson,
is giving careful attention to all en-
tries and inquiries and will supply
Prize Lists and information on ' re-
quest. On the whole the Western
Fair promises to be an outstanding
success and will be the one big outing
of the year for all the people of West-
ern Ontario,
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During the quake which was quite.
severe in the northeastern part of the
United States ori an evening of last
spring, no unusual amount of static
was reported from the millions who.
were listening at the time. Also Mr.
Greenleaf W. Pickard, who was ac-
tually engaged in measuring the field
strength of a distant station at the
time of the shock, detected no unus-
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Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brown visited at
Mr. Jack Riedts.
Miss Doris Baker was visiting at
Niagara for a few days last week.
Mr. Alex. Forgie was in the burg
last week looking for a horse,
Mr. Jack Riedt was attending the
funeral of Mr, Dicket.
Mr. Robert Baker was out in Wing-
ham last week painting Mr. McI(er-
sie's house.
Mrs. Jimmy Edwards, was visiting
Mr. Lorne Laird, Thursday last.
REMEMBER—
Way back when Ma informed
You --"Johnny, your vacation's
Well nigh over.: It's back to
School for you nest week?"
And to make things worse, she
Made you wash in back of the
Ears and past the "dead -line"
On your chin so she could take
You to Brown's store for that
New School Suit? •
And 'member how foolish you felt
When Mr. Brown tickled your ribs
As he tape -measured your,
Circumference? And how be would
Go back and pick 'out a suit with
A pattern in it that you wouldn't
Sport to a dog-fight nowadays?
The coat with its one -inch wide
Lapels? Buttons as big as a silver
Dollar? And the vest that almost
Closed at the top? And then—
Mr. Brown would push you in a
Dark corner and tell you. to 'try
On the tight-fittin' pants
With three or four buttons on
Each side for ornaments? And
How—when you had the whole outfit
On --you were afraid to move for
Fear of rippin' .,something? Yes,
You looked for all the world
Like something that escaped from
A circus? And then—to increase
Your agony Ma bought you one o'
Those cheese-cuttin' collars with
Corners in front that bend down?
And one of those ready -tied
Four-in-hand ties with a knot in
It as big as,father's fist? And
A stiff -bosom shirt that cracked
Like a boiler plate every time
You bent forward? And the new
Shoes that pinched and squeaked
Like an un -oiled baby buggy? And
The silly -looking hat that fit
You twenty years too late?
Ma beamed with pride when she sent
You back to school in that outfit
But—
WORDS FAILED YOU!
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"Cockroaches were introduced on this continent by early
explorers" we're informed. Where do they get that "in-
troduced" stuff. Was there anyone that sought the in
tioduction? Never, heard anybody saying "Pleased to
meetja" when they glimpsed the critters.
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'TIS A HOT DAY, MR. ARTIST. . PAINT
A PAIR OF PANTS ON ME!
"Paint Gown Startles Deauville"—newspaper headline.
Gosh, is it so hot in France that they even have tossed
the short skirts away?
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H'ray! H'ray! Beauty contest judges have declared
that "age is"no bar" to the eligibility of contestants.
Come on, Grandma, here's my bathing suit.
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"Make .America Musical" is the slogan of our musical in-
strument manufacturers. Half a dozen mouse -dodging,
milk consumers on our back fence have been trying to live .
up to that slogan for the last two weeks.
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Caught a golfer in an awful lie to -day. Lots of sand all
around -him.
ZERO IN ACTIONS
A bald-headed man trying to toss back his pompadour.
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O-my-hevensl Womant in California appealed to the
post -office authorities to "learn her age." Thought that
was something most women want to forget?
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_A,n optimist is a man who tries and tries and tries—to
eat raw oysters with a knife!
FAMOUS LAST LINES
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