Record-Hunting

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 22, 13 December 1929, Page 12

Record-Hunting

An American Enthusiast R400 seems to affect people in ditferent ways. A young man in the State of Illinois, U.S.A., 2000. miles from the Pacific Coast, is out to set a world’s record for the number of programmes received over a distance of 8000 miles. In doing so he is likely to become well-known to all broadeasting stations. His first letter to 2YA, outlining his campaign, has been received. It is the practice of the Broadcast) Company to reply to all letters wh‘ si necessitate reference to the station logs for the purpose of verifying reception, for in many instances the claims of the correspondents cannot be substantiated. A letter from an enterprising young man in Illinois is interesting in its claims, although his items do not correspon with the log. An excerpt from the letter reads as follows :- "Gentlemen,-I have the greatest pleasure in letting you know that I have received your radio broadcasting station with call letters 2YA, "To begin with, let me tell your station what I am out for, It is the world’s record in programmes received ovér a distance of 8000 miles. The world’s record is 119 programmes over a length of three months, This record is held by the owner of a 10-valve set, "T am out to beat this record with a four-valve set and I know I can do it with the earnest help of such stations as yours. I want you to send me a station card, also a letter of verification: "Your station certainly came in with a wow! As you will know and understand by reading my letter later on. "Now, every time I send you a letter I want you to please send me a letter of verification. "Throw in all the old power you've got and I will do my best to get your station. Please answer each and every one of my letters individually."