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3.
ocrtain modern improvements, such as diolex- duplex working, (See paragraph 11), certain of 274 these stations would be perfectly able to carry
out commercial work in addition to their ordinary duties and so assist to pay for their upkeep. (4) That the policy of maintaining W/T Stations in cere and maintenance or of expecting the rapid reconditioning in times of emergency of a Station which has been shut down for a period
of months, or years, is not sound, and is
(5)
we steful and certain to lead to vital communi-
cations being absent when perhaps most required. We are convinced that if carticular long range wireless stations are to be required in emergency, then such stations must be fully maintained and worked in peace; the alternative is failure.
We have not entered into the question of the
manning of the proposed new stations, or those recommended to be fully commissioned and modern-
We understand this matter and that of
ised.
the apportionment of cost will be considered
by the full Committee.
In order to review the question adequately, it is dealt with under three headings:-
Ac
The wireless stations required by the Navy for
its communications.
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B.
C.
The wireless stations required. by the Empire,
so that no importent possession will be
isolated if its cable communications are cut.
The arrangements that can be made so that such a
wireless system can essist to pay its way in
peace time.
The needs of the Navy may be surmarised as follows:-
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