TRANS-ATLANTIC WIRELESS RATES:
(from "Modern Electrics", November, 1911)
        In an agreement with the Canadian Government, the
Marconi interests have offered to transmit all wireless
messages between Canada and England, at the rate of ten cents
per word. The submarine cables charge twenty-five cents a
word for the same distance. All press business, weather
reports, and appeals for help, will be transmitted at
five cents per word.
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Of interest to Manitoba Hams, who use the Manitoba Call
Directory, called the Blue Book, today!
        
        In reply to a question from a reader of "Modern
Electrics", as to whether there are any Poulsen wireless
stations in the vicinity of New York City, to answer given,
in the November, 1911 issue,was,
"To our knowledge, there are no land stations using that
system near New York. However, we believe that the
Scandinavian Line steamers employ the Poulsen system on
some of their steamers, and the CALL LETTERS may be
obtained from the "BLUE BOOK."
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THE FOURTH YEAR OF THE TUNGSTEN LAMP:
(from "Modern Electrics", November, 1911)
        About four years have elapsed since the introduction
of the Tungsten lamp in the commercial field. It is interesting
to note how the new form of illumination was received and has
progressed.
        When the Tungsten lamp was first introduced, the central
station men held the opinion that it would be detrimental to
their revenue, inasmuch as the amount of power used would be
greatly decreased. It is strange to note that the effect has
been entirely to the contrary, for the new form of the electric
lamp has made it possible for the central station people to
invade new fields, where gas and oil were formerly employed
for lighting. In these instances, the convinced saving in the
use of the Tungsten lamps, caused the change from the primitive
methods used. Ever since the financial panic of 1907, the
electrical business has shown an average steady increase, and
probably a good share is due to the new lamp.
        In many places, such as stores, large halls, and even
theatres, arc lamps were employed, and maintained by the central
station people. These were a constant source of trouble, and
the Tungsten lamp was gladly welcomed as an efficient substitute
for the arc lamps. Summing up, we might state that on the
whole, the Tungsten lamp marks one great milestone in the
steady conquest of electricity in every field.
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THE WORLD'S GREATEST WIRELESS STATION:
(from "Modern Electrics", November, 1911)

        What bids fair to become the greatest wireless station
in the world, is at present being constructed at Washington, D.C.
        The aerial will be supported on three masts, one of which
will be 600 feet high, while the remaining two will be 450 feet
high. The aerial will be spread from outriggers on each tower,
and will be in the form of a flat top type. Each tower rests on
a cast steel base, and in turn is supported by a concrete
structure, making the entire work of a substantial nature.
        It is expected that approximately 900 tons of steel will
be used in the construction of these three towers, at an outlay
of $150,000. This figure includes the two story building,
laboratory, operators' quarters, engine room, and the apparatus
station.
        It is hoped that with this equipment, Uncle Sam will be
able to keep a fatherly eye over the movements of his fleet, being
in constant communication with vessels to a range of 2,000 miles.
Constant communication is looked forward to with GUANTANAMO, CUBA,
where a naval base is being established. It will be interesting
to note the new records which will be established when this set
is placed into operation.

End of HISTORY9 de Gil, VE4AG