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The situation of the Station should, as far as possible, lend itself to Wireless recoption without
undue disturbance from atmospheris electrical perturbationa or latrays'. Enquiry should be male as to the degree of trouble experionoad from this cause at wireless stations
in the neighbouring country.
(9) General. It must be borne in mind that the choice of a site mast very largely depend on questions of general policy, strategy, and suitability from the point of view of wireless transmission, and it may be necessary to face difficulties in connection with the supply of fuel and water and convenience of maintenance. At the same time thene last named points are of very great importance, and should receive very careful consideration.
(10) Water. On an ideal site, pure water nuitable for boiler feed, and an amount of water for condensing purposes which could be circulated without the provision of a cooling
lodge, would be obtainable.
With regard to feed water, not only its quantity but its composition at different times of the year should be ascertained, and also its temperature during the hottest part of a Summer day. A sample of the water should be analysed locally. Full infommation as regards the source of the water, its distance from the boiler house, and its level, together with any difficulties likely to be encountered in co necting up the source with the boiler house should be obtained.
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