Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-06-11
KDYS FAN RIGS AERIAL ON CAR
TO "TUNE IN" WHILE HE RIDES

automobiles to receive the programs
wherever they may be. AS a positive
proof of this there is submitted a
photograph of O. c. Kent of Glasgow,
Montana. with his receiving apparatus
built on the car. Those poles are not
the property Of the telephone company
nor do they furnish a background scene
for the car. They rise from the fore
and aft portions of the automobile
aerial rig.
In the letter from Kent which is
reprinted here. he tells us that the set
pictured in the accompanying photo
was designed by him for the express
purpose of being able to tune in on
kDYS concerts. The letter. and several
others which have been received follow:
Spokane. Wash.
June ., 1922.
Radio Broadcasting Station,
Gentlemen:
I have just received your station
Victor record No. 34423 came in fine
but the one after it l was unable to
hear because of interference. ! have
2 steps and a magnavox and could hear
it at IS feet. On one stage with
nav about "a feet. ] tried to
get is on my Vario Coupler and vario-
meters but was not as clear as with
honeycomb coils.
I wish that if this happens to get
to the wrong broadcasting station, If
there is more than one at Great Falls,
you would send it to the right one.
The above mentioned piece was re-
ceived at $3.50 coast time. | was un-
able to hear your call because as soon
as nv friends heard the name Great
Falls" they decided to celebrate with
a whoop.
VIII you please send me a schedule
of your programs SO may listen for
you?
Yours truly.
(signed) EDMUND b. CRANEY.
East 32i Nora Ave.
Woodburn. Oregon.
June 3, 1922
The Great Falls Tribune
Gentlemen:
l am writing this to let you know
that l received your radio broadcast
last evening June 2nd.) 1t came in
very good, not loud but every note
and word was distinct. "~Saxophobia"
was very good. also my Wild Irish
Rose" You must be using consider
able power to get over the Rockies this
time Of year. | am using, a Purney
Spider Web inductance and on stage
Of amplification.
Well. / will close hoping to hear
from you and also hear more OF your
broadcasts.
|
Fairfield, Montana, June, 9th. 3
Great Falls Tribune,
Radio Department.
Gentlemen:
We heard your programs yesterday
afternoon and evening very QSA. In
fact, they were almost as loud as Harry
gets them. We also heard you testing
out with Lewistown in the morning.
Saturday morning we brought the set
out from Great Falls to Fairfield and
had it set up by 5 O'Clock. listened in
and heard a few squeals and a spark,
though not very loud.
The outfit is set up in the base
ment of the Community church and
we are using but one wire aerial across
the roof of the church. The ground is
constructed Of three rods about five
feet long driven in the ground and the
set is a honeycomb outfit. using a two-
coil circuit and an audion detector.
We would appreciate it very much
if you would give us a call any evening
about 1:30.
Wishing you more long distance rec
ords. we remain. Sincerely yours,
(Sizned) GLENN G. HENRY.
j. \. VAN CLEAVE.
Tangent. Oregon,
June 2. 1920.
To The Aerio Broadcasting Station
Gentlemen:
am writing you this morning TO
let you know that you reached US last
mite very distinctly: in fact, the very
best we have picked up from anywhere
since we have had our set.
The I. o. o. F. here purchased a
No. . Westinghouse loud speaking set
and have had it in operation a week.
Last mite you were heard q block from
the hall very clearly and you drowned
Portland. We picked you up on the
S. =. main line. At times. we would
lose you. just a fade away to a mere
tingle then on again stronger than
ever. You certainly have a fine
broadcasting set and we have your
number" and will be waiting for you
every mite.
Yours truly.
(Signed) r. c. BAILEY.
Meekes. Colo, June g.. 1920.
Great Falls Tribune,