Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
NAVY IN NEED OF
 RADIO OPERATORS.
Are Making Every Effort to Enlist
 Men in This State.


 The navy is at present in need Of
 radio (Wireless) operators, and ara
 making every effort to enlist as many
 amateur operators in this state pos
 sible. Following are the general qual-
 ifications and scope of training:
 Schools are established at the navy
 yard at New York for the purpose of
 furnishing electricians (radio and gen
 crab for the fleet from the enlisted
 personnel of the navy. After the re- Quired sea service has been performed such electricians are transferred to
 shore duty at naTay radio stations and other places.
 The electrical branch of the school is divided into two parts. One branch for general electricians and the other for radio (wireiess). Applicants pa
 bic of passing the examination are en- listed as landsmen for electrician
 (either general or radio) and are de, tailed for a course at the electrical school. The pay of iandsman for cleo trician is $17.60 per month while un- der instruction and in addition he is furnished with complete outfit of uniform board. lodging, text books. and materials with which to work. Other men are sometimes detailed from ships at sea for a course of instruction at the school. The length of the course is about eight months. Upon comple- men who are qualified are given the rating of electrician third class (radio or generaD and are detailed to duty on board vessels of the feet Tn both courses the following subjects are covered: Machine shop work cleo tricity, magnetism. alternating cur rents dynamo, motors and batteries. It also embraces the principles and management of radio stations and in- stallations. The general course covers the application of electricity to ship board appliances.
 Competent operators of the Morse "ode or men with a sufficient founda- ton in radio -telegra phy may be en- listed as landsnan for electrician (ra- dio). The applicant must be able to take dictation at the speed of 15 words per minute and pass a creditable ex- animation in spelling and penmanship.
 The problems in arithmetic will in clude multiplication, division, simple proportion, percentage and square roCt. Testimonials as to the good character and skill of the applicant as an oper- employe or from the principal of a school where the applicant has been a student of radio or telegraphy. The applicant must be able to receive a bout 20 words a minute
 In addition to the above men holtHnR commercial radio licenses and who pass an additional examination at the school, navy yard, New York. class (radio). In both cases whether enlisted as landsman for electrician or electrician third class (radio) the reg ular course at the school follows The 1 opportunity for advancement in the navad lardio service Is at present ex- ceptionaily good and is worthy of con- sideration by every commercial tele- graph and radio operator.
 The pay of electricians both general l and radio is as follows: Electricians | third class, S33 per month: electricians | second class, $44 per month; eiectri- | cians first class. S55 per month: chief 1 siectricians (acting appointment), s66 | per month. and chief electricians (per- | nanent appointmen), ST per month | This pay is increased with each en- istment. These amounts do not in | dude the new increase of $6 to $15 | per month for all ratings.
 Members of the electrical class are l luartered on the receiving ship at New York The school buildings are situ- lted in the navy yard. Outside of the 'egular school hours a course of in- itruction is contemplated whereby they viii be instructed in the regular duties If a man -o'- wars man; this is neces- sary, as every man aboard ship, ire 'pective of rating, is member of organization. Shore leave is ,ranted in accordance with the regular lavy custom, usually from 4.3o p. m. o 7.3o a. m. every other day. Leave