and the 1952 Radio Regulations. 211 Ship radios were surveyed and 86 were inspected. In addition, 96 ship's direction finders were calibrated.
74. A further 105 radio frequency plastic welding machine permits were issued. This entailed the inspection of the equipment, and such inspections made heavy demands on the Wireless Inspectorate staff.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE
75. 96 Prosecutions were instituted under the Telecommunications Ordinance. Two charges for the unlawful possession of transmitting equipment resulted in fines totalling $1,700 or 6 months imprisonment being imposed. The rest were in respect of unlicensed broadcast receivers. With the exception of 2 cases resulting in cautions, fines ranging from $5 to $50 were imposed.
EXAMINATIONS
76. Three examinations were conducted for the Postmaster General's Certificate of Proficiency in Wireless Telegraphy at the Hong Kong Technical College by arrangement with the Director of Education. Results were as follows:
First Class
Second Class
Special Class
Validation Test
No. of Candidates
Passed Failed
4
Nil
4
44
22
22
22
2
20
2
2
Nil
77. As from 1st January, 1958, and coinciding with the provision of new equipment by the Hong Kong Technical College the Department introduced a new syllabus and examination system on the same lines as the new procedure adopted by the United Kingdom. This will ensure mutual recognition of Certificate standards.
78. The Department agreed with the Director of Marine to conduct future Radar Maintenance Examinations on his behalf.
79. Examination of 16 Police and Special Police candidates in Morse Proficiency was undertaken.
80. The Post Office continued to advise the Director of Commerce and Industry on the control of imports and exports of radio equipment, and the Government and Military Stores Departments on disposal of obsolete and confiscated radio equipment.
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