[NJARC] 1924 International Radio Broadcast Test - Arthur H. Lynch

[Ray Chase]

I have responded to this gentleman and hope to set up a meeting.
Ray

Phil Vourtsis wrote:

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> Phil Vourtsis 
> Pres. New Jersey Antique Radio Club 
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> From: Russell Jalbert [mailto:russelljalbert at optonline.net] 
> Sent: Friday, June 02, 2006 10:05 AM
> To: pvourtsis at optonline.net; radiorich at prodigy.net
> Subject: 1924 International Radio Broadcast Test - Arthur H. Lynch
> 
> Dear Sirs,
>  
> If this is an unwelcome intrusion, please forgive me!
>  
> First, I am not an antique radio collector. I found your website with a
> Google search for "Antique Radio Clubs".
>  
> I am looking for information. I am located in Morris County NJ.
>  
> I've come into possession of a very old radio. The radio is approx 42" long
> by 9" wide by 9" deep. It has a wood case with a full length piano-hinged
> top. It is fully lined in copper, which is still very bright. The radio is
> quite heavy...I'd estimate it at 35-50 pounds. The radio has no manufacture's
> markings that I can locate.
>  
> Inside the radio I found an old 5" by 6" card that reads:
>  
> "November 24, 1924 - November 30, 1924
> INTERNATIONAL RADIO BROADCAST TEST
> Under the Auspices of Radio Broadcast Magazine
> This Certified That {hand written, perhaps by Mr. Lynch?} H. W. Schroeder
> {who I know is Harold Wilmer Schroeder}
> Located at {hand written} 7 Overland Rd, Caldwell NJ
>  
> Has assisted and participated in the International Radio Test, and that
> information received and checked at Radio Broadcast Laboratory
> (Head-quarters of the Test) indicates the successful reception of test
> programs from cooperating European Stations.
>  
> Arthur H. Lynch
> Director, International Tests
> Editor Radio Broadcast
> Garden City, New York
> December 1924"
>  
>  
> I'd appreciate any details, information or insights about this radio, or the
> 1924 Test, that your membership could provide.
>  
> I can provide by email detailed photos, however I did not want to send them
> on without first checking if you were interested.
>  
> If you would like copies of the pictures of the over-all radio, close-ups of
> the dials and knobs, close-ups of the interior electronics, and of the
> Arthur H Lynch card, please just Reply
>  
> Again, if this is an unwelcome intrusion I apologize and there is no need to
> respond.
>  
> Thank you for your time,
>  
> Russell
> 
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