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The Gazette from Montreal, Quebec, Canada • 9

Publication:
The Gazettei
Location:
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Issue Date:
Page:
9
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mm pi few a i fl oo cr If you want to see television at its very best avoid costly installation get longer viewing hours free service kiddies' programs every evening then Rediffusion Sight and Sound by Wire is your answer. Here is an absolutely unique system that has been operating in England since 1936 it is a system whereby all types of normal interference are eliminated by using a direct wire to your home. This sight service, plus a selection of 6 sound programs, can be yours today on a weekly rental basis. Remember, with Rediflusion everything is included. service, receiver installation all on a rental basis now, read on for the best television news you have heard to date Mmi It is a system by which, in general, all types of interference that are encountered by normal methods of broadcasting television are completely eliminated by sending the image through cable.

And no antenna is required The system is the equipment is joined to the wire that eventually reaches the subscribers house therefore with Rcdiffusion interference does not exist. Remember, Rediffusion will not only send you the CBC telecasts but other programs throughout the week bodi in English and French. In addition to all diis, Rediffusion subscribers will receive at no extra charge a choice of six sound programs, one of which will be background music twenty-four hours a day. 8. Check with your local town council or landlord befora you erect an antenna.

9. If a truck goes by if an aeroplane passes overhead if you are near a transformer, streetcars, etc. you may receive interference. 10. Atmospheric conditions, a mountain or even a tall building between you and the transmitting station might adversely affect your reception or reduce the effective range of your receiver.

11. "Ghosts" (multiple images) are generally caused by your' location and surroundings. Sometimes they can be completely eliminated by adjustments or by auxiliary equipment. Sometimes they can be corrected on some channels and not on others. 12.

Reception can also be affected by nearby television sets or antennas and by diathermy machines, or other elec trical devices. 13. Sometimes interference cannot be corrected. 14. Before you consider buying a television set, ask if repair nervice will be avatlabls after 6 P.M.

(Rediffusion operates 24 hours a day.) 1. A good combination radio television set can cost you anything up to $1,000. 2. An antenna can cost up to $300 for installation, 3. Your viewing rube might burn out in 6 months or less.

A replacement might cost you up to $100, 4. Maintenance of a television set is expensive. Try recalling what you paid the last time you had your radio repaired. And keep in mind that a television set is ten times more complicated and contains a considerable number of parts of all kinds. Then draw your own conclusions.

5. Your set may become obsolete when Ultra High Fre quency is introduced. 6. If you are a tenant, after you buy your television set it is possible your landlord may not kt jou put up an antenna. 7.

You may need an outside antenna this with the wind, rain and continual movement can damage your roof and make it leak. IMVVIEJ mUUKMIfl EVCIII I r-t ft rap EVENING BY WIRE The youngsters will thrill to the special programs that will be shown every evening by Rediffusion. If you can't take the youngsters to the movies, let Rediffusion bring the movies to them. REDIFFUSION ADDITIONAL FEATURES Rediffusion Sight and Sound Service planned home entertainment at its best offers a choice of 2 video and 6 sound programs. you want serious or light entertainment.

just switch to it at any time you wish. INSTALLATION Experts install Rediffusion wherever you want it in the home. TROUBLE-FREE VIEWING Rediffusion's wide experience in home entertainment since 1936, plus their advanced equip mcnt and methods bringing you Sight and Sound by Wire, is your assurance of a trouble-free service. FREE SERVICE The complete maintenance of your Rediffusion Service is covered by the weekly rental charge. Replacement of burned out tubes is also included in the service.

This means that if anything goes wrong our service man is at your door within an hour. If the set cannot be repaired on the spot, another one will be brought up immediately from the service truck. Where else can you get such service without any extra charge? Rediffusion, like telephone and electrical services, is always on the job to sen our customers, 24 hours a day. LONGER VIEWING HOURS When normal television broadcasting is off the air, Rediffusion will increase the viewing hours, always trying to give you a choice of the best in English and French programming. FULL-LENGTH MOVIES From time to time, full-length movies will be shown to subscribers.

These movies will be selected to appeal to the whole family REDIFFUSION 1085 Beaver Hall Hill, Montreal, Que. UN. Please send me copy of "Rediffusion Sight end Sound by Wirt' without any obligation on my part. Same Address REDIFFUSION SERVICES arc new operating in 163 cities In the United Kingdom, as well as in 13 other countries throughout the world. Telephone.

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Years Available:
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