This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 24th day of June, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1861], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [1861] and Mrs. [2072].

TEXT

1. GC: You will have before you the body and enquiring mind of [1861], present in this room, who seeks information as to the preparation of a device to be used in electrical radios (of the present day and in the future) to eliminate static, of both natural and artificial causes. If there is such a device already on the commercial market, you will give name of manufacturer. If not, you will please give a description of how to make this device, also the name of a person or firm who would manufacture it. Then you will answer the questions submitted by [1861] concerning this device:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body and enquiring mind of [1861]; present in this room.
3. Much study and thought has been given to the idea of eliminating static in the electrical sets of the present day type. Many have attempted to use this or that form of device, and in some instances a helpful influence has been developed. Yet these have lost favor by the very fact that such has either reduced the range of such a set, with such an attachment, or has altered the receiving - or the tone in receiving - to such an extent as to become disagreeable under some circumstances.
4. To be sure, the greater improvement is that which has been indicated by one who desires to change the type of the sending as well as the form or manner of receiving sets. These, to be sure, do not have those disturbances - save of the nature when there is the natural disturbances from lightning.
5. There may be indicated through these sources an instrument prepared that would under most circumstances eliminate static; not entirely, but under most circumstances, - such as that especially where there are interferences from open wires or from motor-driven mechanical appliances or the like, - IN the present day form.
6. Eventually there will be both types, - that of the varied frequency and the present day. For, too great has been the investment in the present day type for such to be eliminated easily from usage in a general manner.
7. But such an instrument as may be described here, as we find, would be one very helpful, especially in localities where there are the hindrances as indicated, as well as lots of metals or such that produce a form of static in the receiving sets.
8. This as we find would require a tube that would be stationed between the antenna and the entering of the set itself, as well as varying the type of antenna that would be used preferably outside of the radio set.
9. First, then, - even to interest others, or any manufacturer, in the attempt to use same, - it would be necessary that there be some activity or research by one such as [1861].
10. The antenna would be built in a cornu-circle. This will give the better ability of any set to receive.
11. This would require at least fifty to a hundred and fifty feet of such coil as might be made into that form of coil and then corniced in this shape, see?
12. Then between the connection to the antenna place a tube that would be prepared in a definite way. It would require that such be in a vacuum, as any tube for radio, - but that it be connected in the forms with the laminated micre, and these leaves.
13. And upon such there should be at least a series of same, three in each series, and three series. Each series would be connected one with another, and a small wire connected with the earth itself; which, with the passing of that received upon the antenna would eliminate or carry into or out of the radio set the greater portion of static of all forms, and bring the better reception to ANY type of radio now in general use.
14. This would require a tube that would be at least sufficient in size that these sets or series of forming that to eliminate the static would be about the size of a twenty-five cent piece. These would be upon the hairpin-shaped wire in the tube, and three upon each of these wires - in series, and about half an inch apart in the series, and an inch apart in one series from the other.
15. Of course, experimentation would be necessary; requiring that there be such a tube built and then only a connection needed between the antenna and the receiving set.
16. Ready for questions.
17. (Q) Give make and model of radio and phonograph equipment for most satisfactory tonal reproduction and reception.
    (A) Any of these. Of course, each of the organizations preparing or building such has some features preferable to others. As we find, those prepared by R.C.A., especially those that combine the phonograph or the reproduction from plates and combined with the radio receiving set, are the most efficient in the present.
18. (Q) Is a built-in antenna as good as outside antenna for present location in ..., Va?
    (A) An outside antenna built in the form of that as indicated, or in the shape of the spider web, would be more preferable and farther-reaching - through which better reception may be obtained.
19. (Q) Who might aid me in this research?
    (A) This must be sought out by the self.
20. (Q) Would Mr. Ullman, electrical engineer, be able to help?
    (A) Be able to help, if willing.
21. (Q) What is best outside antenna?
    (A) As indicated. Make those activities. Figure these as to that indicated, - in the use of the laminated micre, use micre - but it may be very thin. But the connections upon the end of each series would be in parallel one to another; these, of course, by the very finest of the copper wire, see? The wire upon which the series are placed would necessarily be very much larger, yet not so large as to become overheated with the current that acts from other periods when quantities of electrical energy would come in from the antenna, when electrical storms were in progress.
22. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. GD's note: See series of EC readings [2492] given in 1924; also [1497] series given in 1938, etc., re radio static eliminators.

REPORTS

1. 7/23/41 Mr. [1861] obtained another Physical Reading - See 1861-9.
2. 10/15/41 See 1861-10, Par. 19-A regarding eliminating tonal difference in his new RCA radio-phonograph.
3. 10/31/41 [1861]'s letter to EC:
   Dear Mr. Cayce
   I am enclosing a dollar, for which, please send me a bottle of Adiron tablets, as mine are about out now.
   [2072] and I spent yesterday in ... looking at radio-phonograph combinations and doing some shopping. No one seems to be able to fix my RCA machine for me and I am asking the factory to take it back. We have about decided on a Panamuse instrument. It is not automatic in that it will play both sides of a record, but hope it will prove less trouble to keep operating. Certainly do wish the RCA was practical, but it appears not to be.
   So far as I know know, we most likely will come down to Norfolk next Wednesday, as before. If you can meet us, you know we always want you with us. Should something prevent our making this trip, will get word to you.
   It is pretty late now and I want to get this mailed so you will get it tomorrow morning, so will bring this to a close.
   Ever sincerely, Mr. [1861]
4. 10/03/42 See 1861-14, Par. 12-A, indicating he is still experiencing excessive shrillness in his phonograph.

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