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...lightwaves reflected by the different shades of black, converts them into sound signals for broadcasting. Tuned to the proper frequency, receiving sets pick up these signals, reconvert them to electrical impulses which bombard a roll of paper. The result: the chemically treated paper develops an impression much as a photoprint reacts from light waves. Fine type, action pictures and advertisements come through with amazing clarity. (Another facsimile process, developed by Finch Telecommunications, Inc., will be demonstrated this week to newspapermen in Manhattan...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Radio: Newspaper of the Air | 4/29/1946 | See Source »

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