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An experimental ultra-short-wave link between Peak W/T and Hung Hom stations was tested carrying programme from studio to broadcasting transmitters.
Silica-Gel air conditioning plant was installed in the Chinese Broadcasting Studio.
A large diesel fuel-oil tank was installed at Hung Hom broadcasting station.
AVIATION SERVICES.
An aerial link change-over board for S8A transmitters was made and installed. Two way telephony tests were carried out with Pan American Airways "Boeing Clipper" on its initial flight to Hong Kong; also with "Californian Clipper."
VICTORIA PEAK.
Marconi terminal equipment, type RC51A was installed.
Several new receivers were installed and old ones overhauled.
Special new aerials were erected for re-broadcasting Daventry.
GOVERNMENT RADIO OFFICE.
Interference to services was reduced following the closing down of several illegal transmitters.
Censorship on all telegrams and press messages was imposed as from 1st September.
OBSERVATORY MARINE AND METEOROLOGICAL STATION.
A large increase in traffic handled on short waves with ships was reported following a modification in procedure.
There was a considerable drop in traffic due to the European war, but this was replaced by long Admiralty messages. War time procedure was instituted. Various receivers were overhauled.
WATER POLICE AND HARBOUR SERVICES.
Equipment on various launches and out-stations was reconditioned. W/T equipment at Water Police Station was re-arranged and rewired.
HOSPITALS' ELECTRO-MEDICAL AND W/T APPARATUS.
Electro-medical equipment at Hospitals was maintained;
A deep therapy machine was installed at Queen Mary Hospital.
RADIO LABORATORY & WORKSHOPS.
Various parts were made and assembled for an experimental ultra-high-frequency transmitter and receiver.
Special investigations were conducted with view to improving the working lives of expensive transmitting valves.
Repairs were carried out and new parts made up for all stations and services.
INSPECTION AND LICENSING.
Full wireless surveys and Post Office inspections were carried out on numerous merchant ships.