Choosing a Radio Set
Essential Qualities WItH the rapidly-increasing number .of .commercial sets on the radio market, it .is- a distinct advantage, especially to the Jayman, to have a few points as a guide in comparing different sets and thus ‘finally choosing one that will give the desired service. The following six qualities, if found to be reasonably in evidence in a receiver, will ensure‘ ultimate satisfaction:(a.) Selectivity-the ability of a set to receive signals from a broadcast station of a certain wavelength or frequeney to the exclusion of other stations broadcasting on practically the same. wavelength or ‘requency, (b.) Quality-the fidelity or naturalness of musical reproduction obtained by a receiving set, based on comparing the likeness of reproduction with "the music originally rendered by- instruments and artists at the broadcast station, (c.) Volume-the loudness of reproduction obtainable without sacrifice of quality. (d.) Sensitivity --the ability to receive and reproduce signals from distant broadcast stations. (e.) Appearance-the outward design and finish of ‘the receiver and its fitness to lend itself harmoniously to the surroundings. in. which it will be used. (f.) Simplicity of Control-the ease with. which different broadcast stations may be tuned in as determined by the number of controls which must be manipulated in actual operation.
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Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 26, 10 January 1930, Page 31
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