I think myself, that with practically every nation
striving to accomplish this work, that it cannot be long
before the problem is solved.
4.
Local Broadcasting.
I have, with the receiving
gear lent me from Hong Kong, been able to listen to the
British and Foreign Programmes nightly, and am struck by
two points, one being the superiority of British Broad-
casting over all other, and secondly the immense political
and educational possibilities which Broadcasting provide.
The words of the motto which appears under the British
Broadcasting Corporation's coat of arms, which reads
"Nation shall speak peace unto Nation" might well receive thoughtful consideration.As regards Hong Kong the small sum
necessary to commence a service would I think, not only
bring in a very ample return, but would in time assist in
a better understanding between the Eastern and Western mind.
I consider that the question of programme which has hitherto
caused misgivings, can be overcome with the aid of electric-
ally recorded and translated records which are now available,
plus the assistance of the University and Education Depart-
ments. By commencing say next winter, # "listeners" would
be created and interest aroused preparatory to and ready for
the ultimate service which will emanate from England.
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5. Short Wave Telegraphy.
I visited the Post Office
experimental station at Dolles' Hill and had the advantage
of discussing this matter with the Post Office Experts, the
drawback to shortwave working is the loss of signal strength through fading. This difficulty it is suggested can be
considerably reduced by using multiple receiving stations. The Chief Engineer (Wireless) of the Post Office has given
me very full details of the experiments carried out in the
latest forms of reception and transmission which is of the
type
"Beam" but of an infinitely more simple and less costly
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