Science: New Wave Lengths

A new schedule of wave lengths to clear up the congestion in radio broadcasting will go into effect May 15, as a result of the recent second national radio conference called by Secretary Hoover. The country has been divided into five zones: 1) New England and Middle Atlantic states; 2) Middle West; 3) South; 4) Prairie and Mountain states; 5) Pacific. Ten definite wave lengths have been assigned to the high-power long-distance transmitting stations (Class B) in each zone. Broadcasters will have to adhere to these under penalty. Arlington, the Government station, will...

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