It was not long before Than had the tube connected properly. "Now," said Altas, "turn it on one-tenth power and we shall align it."
"Shall I use the meters?"
"I think it best. This requires perfect alignment now. We've much power and considerable distance, and any losses will create great amounts of heat."
"All right," said Than. He left the tower top to get the meters.
Barney Carroll spoke into a conveniently placed microphone. "Are you ready?" he asked.
"Go ahead," said Christine.
"We're waiting," said Jim.
"You're the bird on the transmitter," said Barney to Jim. "You make with the juice."
Power rheostats were turned up gingerly, until Jim shouted to stop. His shout was blotted out by cries from the other two. They met in Barney's place to confer.