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2ol7l JOURNAL TELEPHONES EDMONTON JOURNAL, SATURDAY, SEPTEMEEil 12, 1935 NINE Radio Station CFRN Changes Frequency To 960 k.c. CFRN MOVES OVER TO President and Business Manager Vice-President and Station Manager OFFICE SPACE IS INCREASED O. R. A. Rice, general manager, is enthusiastic about the allotment of the new broadcasting channel.

He points out, that, where formerly the old frequency meant going away out to the far end of the dial to tune in the r.he new xrwit at HOW STATION NAMED The name Sunwapta, selected lot CFRN. was chosen through a "name the station" contest conducted shortly after the opening. Thousands of replies were received, and the name Sunwapta, was picked out. It originated from Sunwapta falls near Jasper. It is of Indian origin and the person suggesting the name received $25 for his trouble.

4, 960 brings CFRN back into the (earnest public speaker. Formerly it was thought it ivas only the hundreds of people actually In front of 'a performer that made his tongue stick to the roof of his mouth, and stutter arid stammer, wishing the earth would do a swallowing act. i But the first appearance before a i microphone does the same little trick. However, what we started out I to say is that the microphone of today is a much friendlier sort of chap. It is much less ferocious looking, and seems to say "Come on-Ill help you all I can." But still they get "mike fright." i THE CENTRE OF DIAL Canadian Radio Commission Allot New Broadcasting Channel To Local Station centre oi tne dial where it is easy to tune, and convenient to locate.

Merry tunes, gay music and sombre symphony will cease to flow from CFRN on the air waves at 1260. Rundav fit 1(1 an a a-1 1 Directors And Business Office Located On Mez-zanine Floor The Sunwapta Broadcasting company are now in more commodious office space than when first space In the C.P.R. building. Radio station CFRN. Edmonton's '1260 filed away lor keeps and 960 Fir all broadcasting company.

broadcasting commission. Now on the dial at 1260 kilocycles, CFRN'S brand new "spot on the dial" will be 960 kilocycles. To save the lives of children he saw running toward him, when he was landing an aeroplane owing to engine trouble, A. Ivor Richardson swerved into some trees at South-sea, England, but escaped unhurt. itiM a brand new frequency, through authority of the Canadian radio wui necome the very own property of the Sunwapta Broadcasting company.

Co-incident with the change in frequency comes the announcement that the station has almost com- Public bodies in China, including the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, are urging the central government Ho ban exportation of wheat on the I ground that food production haS not (been sufficient for the country's own needs in recent years. 3 Two keepers at Bishop Rock lighthouse, Scilly Isles, were confirmed by the Bishop of Truro at their stations. Araay Navy Sterling Furniture PRESENTS I RADIO'S GREATEST POLICE DRAMA "Honor the Law" OVEH RADIO STATION' It 960 KILOCYCLES Each MONDAY and FRIDAY Evening at 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, AT P.M. America's Foremost Orchestra Entertains Too Listen for Special Announcements each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 12:44 p.m.

I 11.11. I III I They are now situated on the mezzanine floor. Located here are the offices of O. R. A.

Rice and Mr. Neilson, who control the destinies of the organization. Also the "swot room" where continuties and programs are prepared and all business conducted. A special room of soundproof construction contains files of all recordings and transcribed programs. Equipment is maintained for the audition of all recordings before they go on the air.

The following comprise the technical staff of CFRN: David Hilt chief announcer. Sidney Lancaster, announcer and program production. E. Macdonald, B.Sc., studio engineer. Frank Makepiece, plant engineer.

Miss V. Cuthbertson, secretary. E. Maloney, continuity. R.

Wright, musical direction. L. Peters, assistant operator. F. Hopps, sales representative.

G. Williamson, sports. PRESENTS H. F. MLLSON Formerly intcrcHed in the mininj industry at Coalspur, and familiarly known in Calgary.

Became associated in the broadcasting business with Dirk Rice when the Sunwapta company waa formed. G. R. A. Rice, who came to Edmonton to instsl the first radio transmitter in Edmonton in the news department of the Edmonton Journal, CJCA's modest start.

Dick saw war experience installing Marconi on British battleships. He came bere for his health and has been a permanent fixture in radio in Edmonton ever since. Skilled technician and now co-owner of CFRN. -t- theatre i of iple Aii "Sport Tune In C. Woodward Optical Announcement 12 o'clock noon CFRN NOW ON NEW WAVE LENGTH 960 KILOCYCLES si era; 1 collejf ot aiuf.

Coming! Listen for It! STERLING'S NEW FEATURE DRAMA TRUE TALES OF THE FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION equal about at 9 p.m. Many outstanding acts and skits, not to speak of song and music, will be delightfully presented by many of radio's well known personalities. It should be well worth while listening to. the hli 5 ipleted the erection of huge new antenna masts out at Jasper place. The masts now in use are 60 feet The new masts will tower to a he'ght of 200 feet.

They will materially increase the range and coverage, and together with the change in frequency, will mark a decided improvement in broadcasting i results. Improvements have also been made in the studio in conformity with new developments in modern radio transmitting. A new control board or "central control panel," permitting the operator to have the studio's complete broadcasting ac-i tivities at his fingertips, where he sits comfortably in a chair (soft CFRN Is not taking this matter of securing this new frequency lightly. They mean to celebrate. And how! Plans have been made to i hold a studio jamboree on Monday evening, September commencing in th ith AV a ins tiff FEATURING GORDIE WILLIAMSON CFRN 8:25 a.m.

12:10 noon 8:45 p.m. Dial 960 k.c. II. J. Hopps Sterling Furniture, Ltd.

Cor. Jasper Ave. and 98th St. Out of the High Rent District to Save You Money r-i I Wi'f1 hr I tn himsF ien a) nnaihi lie of om nS OPTICAL DEPT. Second Floor.

Phone Kilt MICROPHONE NOW QUITE FRIENDLY Big Changes Over Old Days When Radio Was Novelty When first opening broadcasting activities in the C.P.R. building, CFRN were fortunate in securing excellent space. The studios are smartly decorated, lending a modernistic note. Two are available to permit one program being prepared to ensure correct continuity. The studios, of course, are completely soundproof, excluding outside noises and interferences of every description.

A system of lights control the activities from one studio to another, with all master emanating from the central control room which Is centrally situated. A modern and up-to-date reception room greets the visitor to CFRN. Here comfortable lounges, artistic decorations and quiet atmosphere soothe the trembling temperament before broadcast. The newest type of "mike" is used. No effort is spared to give the radio listener the best In performance.

The old "mike" a big, homely, hiirt ous looking device, generally used, contributed quite a lot to "mike fright" the "disease" that has ruined many a budding artist and WALK-RITE'S- al Bar juav or Congratulations CFRN ST TIV0LI BALLROOM 10130 102nd Street "WHERE DANCING 13 ALWAYS A PLEASURE" Secular Dances Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday Featuring "THE TOP HATTERS" Coder the direction of "BILL WINTERS" Durin i W. bank "Facts you ought to Know" SIX TIMES DAILY OTTO 55 THE PROPRIETOR LLkL OF THE Royal George Hotel Cafe 10229 101st Street Extends a warm welcome to all visitors to Edmonton. You will hear an interesting message over CFRN 0GQ Kilocycles Eat in Comfort. Excellent Low Priced Meals Booths and Counter Service. Phone 27575 nizatio end i section? 9:45 and 11:00 a.m.

6:00 and 7:00 p.m. i OVER THE KIDDIES FAVORITE CFRN-960 kilocycles- PROGRAM 11 Prominent In local golfing circles and sales representative of CFRN. Over CFRN Every Saturday 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. FEATURING Queenie Jackson Bouvette Fill -4 Success CFRN FURTHISUHO YOUR AMBITION i "Inspector" Maclnnis and "Whaboo the Water Boy" STILL PLUGGING The TIVOLI" AND OIR NEW BAND tara Good Printing At the Right Price Listen-in Every Night at 6:33 New Wave Length, 960 Kilocycles RELIABLE PRINTING Company.

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NEWS Fifteen Minutes of Highlights over CFRN "Gillespie Maid" DELICIOUS BREAKFAST CEREAL wit "A TREAT TO EAT" Manufactured by Gillespie Grain Edmonton "HELLO, FOLKS" Join Us at 1:15 EVERY NOON ON CFRN AT 960 KILOCYCLES Tune in with a new MARCONI, GENERAL ELECTRIC, STEWART WARNER or DE FOREST CROSLEY RADIO. you cannot have Sunday Dinner at the It's the "NORTHERN" for QUALITY HARDWARE LISTEN-IN EVERY MORNING CFRN, 8:10 a.m. 15 Minutes of Real Entertainment NORTHERN HARDWARE LTD. 101st Street Phones 21013 21012 (OPPOSITE 101 AVE.Vt TRADE-IN'S ACCEPTED SOLD OS EASV TERMS School Supplies Our Specialty Listen-in Every Night at 6:30 on New Wave Length of 960 Kc. Wallace Stationery 10446 Whyte Avenue Phone 32432 Listen -In To Our Announcement Over CFRN Daily at 12:25 Daily MARKET TIRE Service Station, Ltd.

10184 98th St. Phone 26441 SMASTA Tune-in from 6 to 6:30 p.m. and enjoy the delightful music of JOHN BOWMAN and His String Ensemble i PEONES 22230 22832 RADIO STATION THE SUNWAPTA BROADCASTING COMPANY EDMONTON STUDIO and OFFICES C.P.R. BUILDING takes pleasure in Announcing 7 lb I THE ALLOTMENT OF A NEW BROADCASTING CHANNEL Hi I i I Listen-In Monday Evening, Sept. 14th I RADIO LISTENERS From SUNDAY, September 13th Commencing: at 10:30 t.m.

Set Your Diala to S60 KILOCYCLES CFRN's New Frequency, OFFERING Greater Coverage for Advertisers Additional and Better Programs for Listeners For CFRN Studio Jamboree 9:00 p.m. Presenting many outstanding acts by well-knovra radio personalities. 960 Kilocycles will tie a bright spot on your radio horizon MONDAY EVENING!.