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Telecommunication.
(a) elementary theoretical and practical knowledge of electricity and radiotelegraphy, and knowledge of the adjustment and practical working of the types of apparatus used in the mobile radiotelegraph service;
(b) elementary theoretical and practical knowledge of the working of the accessory apparatus, such as motor-generator sets, accumulators, etc., used in the operation and adjustment of the apparatus mentioned in sub-paragraph (a);
(c) practical knowledge sufficient for effecting minor repairs in case of damage occurring to the apparatus;
(d) ability to send correctly and to receive correctly by ear code groups (mixed letters, figures and signs of punctuation) at a speed of 16 (sixteen) groups a minute. Each code group must comprise five characters, each figure or punctuation mark counting as two characters;
(e) knowledge of the regulations applying to the exchange of radiocommunications, knowledge of the documents relative to the assessment of the charges for radiocommunications, knowledge of that part of the Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea which relates to radiotelegraphy, and, in the case of air navigation, knowledge of the special provisions governing the radioelectric service in air navigation. In the latter case, the certificate states that the holder has successfully passed the tests relating to these provisions;
(f) knowledge of the general geography of the world, especially the principal navigation routes (maritime or air, according to the type of certificate) and the most important telecommunications routes.
It is also certified hereby that the holder has made a declaration that he will preserve the secrecy of correspondence.
Signature of examining officer.
The holder of this certificate is therefore authorized to operate wireless telegraph apparatus as a second-class operator on board a British ship.
Postmaster General, Hong Kong.
G.N.A. 75/51,
(Date)
Signature of holder
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
NOTES This certificate should be carefully preserved. In case of loss through avoidable causes a duplicate will only be issued on payment of a fee of not less than five dollars.
This certificate may be endorsed, or withdrawn, at the discretion of the Postmaster General of Hong Kong in the case of misconduct or breach on the part of the holder of the regulations prescribed for the working of ships' stations. Unless so withdrawn it will continue to be valid so long as the Regulations of the Telecommunication Convention of Atlantic City, 1947, remain in force.
In case of loss of this certificate a report thereof and of the circumstances in which the loss occurred must be made to the Postmaster General of Hong Kong, in writing, as soon as possible.
Any person other than the owner thereof becoming possessed of this certificate should transmit it forthwith to the Postmaster General, Hong Kong.
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