HONG KONG ANNUAL REPORT, 1953
Licensing
The Radio Licensing and Inspection Office, under the control of the Postmaster General, issues all types of radio licences ranging from domestic broadcast receiving licences to amateur wireless stations' and radio dealers' licences.
This office also conducts examinations for the Postmaster General's Certificate for Proficiency in Wireless Telegraphy, and in addition undertakes the survey and inspection of ships and aircraft wireless stations. Another function of this office is the enforcement of the regulations made under the Inter- national Telecommunication Convention (Atlantic City, 1947) and the Hong Kong Telecommunications Ordinance.
A close liaison is maintained between the Hong Kong Communications Board, the Hong Kong Frequency Assignment Committee and the Radio Licensing and Inspection Office, on all matters affecting the Colony's internal and external tele- communications.
Many commercial firms, particularly stevedoring concerns, have been licensed to operate very high frequency radio- telephone circuits between their offices and harbour craft.
The Radio Licensing and Inspection Office continues to assist the Department of Commerce and Industry in regulating the import and export of telecommunications equipment.
Telecommuncations
Cable and Wireless Limited is responsible for all telegraph and radiotelephone services between Hong Kong and overseas countries, in addition to local ship/shore radio services and the internal telegraph service of the Colony. The Company is also responsible for the technical maintenance and development of the Colony's broadcasting and aeradio services, meteorological radio services and the V.H.F. communications of various Government departments.
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