(b) Radio Telephony
(c) Direction Finder
(d) Radio Beacon
(e) Blind-Landing System
(Zh 11)
(2) (ii) 339.9 Kcs. and is available for working Types A1, A2, and A3 (C.W., I.C.W. and Telephony). Approx. 2 K.W. output. Transmitter type S8A W/L range 20–80 (15,000–8,750 Kcs.) with two spot frequencies of 55.45 metres (5,410 Kcs.) and 34.29 metres (8,750 Kcs.) and is available for working types A1, A2 and A3 (C.W., I.C.W. and Telephony). 500 W. output. Located at Hung Hom, Long. 114° 10′ 42″ E. Lat. 22° 18′ 30″ N. Call sign, ZCK. Range TA.1 500 miles by day, 1,000 by night. S8A 1,000 by day, 2,000 by night.
Radio Telephony prohibited for duration of the War. As above. 250 W. output. Call sign ZCK2.
Bellini‑Tosi twin serial D.F. Receiver Type 979. Subject to night error at sunrise and sunset.
A 2 K.W. input Type WB2 transmitter located at Cape D’Aguilar, Long. 114° 15′ 19″ E. Lat. 22° 12′ 39″ N. W/L 1,000 metres. Emits signal “MO, MO, MO de VPS.” Available for ships and aircraft on request.
Nil.
| Period | Prevailing Wind | Clouds | Horizontal Visibility | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January and February (Dull winter months) | Up to 8,000 ft: E, 12 m.p.h.<br>4,000–7,000 ft: variable<br>8,000 ft upwards: westerly | Strato‑cumulus, amount 7, height medium | Good | |
| March and April (Transition months) | Up to 3,000 ft: E, 12 m.p.h.<br>4,000–7,000 ft: variable<br>8,000 ft upwards: westerly | Stratus and strato‑cumulus, amount 8, height 2,000 ft | Fair; risk of fog | |
| May to August (Summer months) | Variable, mainly E or SW, 11 m.p.h. at all heights | Heavy Cumulus, amount 7, height 3,000 ft | Good | Weather showery. Risk of typhoons. |
| September (Transition month) | E, 11 m.p.h. at all heights | Cumulus, amount 6, height 8,000 ft | Good | Risk of typhoons. |
| October to December (Fine winter months) | Up to 5,000 ft: E.N.E., 12 m.p.h.<br>6,000–12,000 ft: variable<br>10,000 ft upwards: westerly | Strato‑cumulus, amount 5, height 4,000–5,000 ft | Good | Risk of typhoons. |
Hong Kong Royal Observatory is situated at Kowloon. Meteorological officer is on duty at airport for scheduled services. Weather reports, forecasts and upper‑air observations are regularly available at airport.
Landing and housing fees are levied in accordance with Hong Kong Notice to Airmen No. 2 of 1937.
Assessed by maximum permissible weight of aircraft.
| Weight Range | Fee |
|---|---|
| Not exceeding 1,200 lbs | $3 |
| Up to 80,000 lbs | $36 |
Assessed by area of space occupied.
| Area Range | Fee (per 24 hours) |
|---|---|
| Not exceeding 300 sq. ft | $2 |
| Up to 12,000 sq. ft | $56 |
Half these fees will be charged for aircraft accommodated in the open.
For aircraft engaged in bona fide cross‑country flight no charge is made for use of aerodrome lighting system. Repairs are carried out by Far East Flying Training School, Ltd., and charges are based on standard English rates.
Director of Air Services. 1st January 1941.
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(b) Radio Telephony
(c) Direction Finder
(d) Radio Bescon
(e) Blind-Landing Systein
(Zh 11 )
(339.9 Kcs.) and is available for working Types A1, A2, and A3 (C.W., I.C.W. and Telephony). Approx. 2 K.W. output. Transmitter type S8A W/L range 20-80 (15,000-8.750 Kcs.) with two spot frequencies of 55.45 metres (5,410 Kcs.) and 34.29 Matres (8,750 Kcs.) and is available for working types A1, A2 and A3 (C.W., I.C.W. and Telephony). 500 W. output. Located at Hungbom, Long. 114 10′ 42′′ E. Lat. 22° 18′ 30′′ N. Call sign, ZCK. Range TA.1 500 niles by day, 1,000 by night. S8A 1,000 by day, 2,000 by night.
Radio Telephony prohibited for duration of the War. As
above. 250 W. output. Call sign ZCK2.
Bellini-Tosi twin serial D.F. Receiver Type 979. Subiect
to night error at sunrise and sunset.
A 2 K.W. input Type WB2 transmitter located at Cape D'Aguilar, Long. 114" 15" 19" B. Lat. 22′′ 12′ 39′′ Ñ. W/L 1,000 metres. Emits signal " MO, MO, MO de VPS." Available for ships and aircraft on request.
Nil.
(a) General Description
(b) Supply of Data
January and February-Dull winter months.
Prevailing wind up to 8,000 feet-East, 12 m.p.b. 4,000 to 7,000—variable. 8,000 upwards westerly. Strato-cumulus clouds, amount 7, height medium, Horizontal visibility good.
March and April-Transition months.
Prevailing wind up to 3,000 feet-East, 12 m.p.b. 4,000 to 7,000—-variable. 8,000 upwards-westerly.
Stratus and strato-cumulus clouds, amount 8, height
2,000 feet.
Horizontal visibility fair; risk of fog.
May to August-Summer months.
Winds variable, mainly East or South-west, 11 m.p.h.
at all heights.
Heavy Cumulus clouds, amount 7, height 3,000 feet. Horizontal visibility good.
Weather showery. Risk of typhoons.
September-Transition month.
Prevailing wind East, 11 m.p.h, at all heights. Cumulus clouds, amount 6, height 8,000 feet. Horizontal visibility good. Risk of typhoons.
October to December-Fine winter months.
Prevailing wind up to 5,000 feet-E.N.E., 12 m.p.h. 6,000 to 2,000-variable. 10,000 upwards westerly. Strato-cumulus clouds, amount 5, height 4,000 to 5,000
feet.
Horizontal visibility good. Risk of typhoons.
Hong Kong Royal Observatory is situated at Kowloon. Meteorological officer is on duty at airport for scheduled services. Weather reports. forecasts and upper-air observations are regularly available at airport.
Landing and housing fees are levied in accordance with Hong Kong Notice to Airmen No. 2 of 1987. Landing fees are assessed by maximum permissible weight of aircraft and range from $3 for aircraft not exceeding 1.200 lbs. to $36 for aircraft of 80,000 lbs. Housing fees are assessed by area of space occupied and range from $2 for aircraft not exceeding 300 sq. feet to $56 for aircraft of 12,000 sq. feet for each 24 hours. Half these fees will be charged for aircraft accom- modated in the open.
For aircraft engaged in bond fide cross country flight no charge is made for use of aerodrome lighting system. Repairs are carried out by Far East Flying Training School, Ltd., and charges are based on standard English rates.
Director of Air Services. 1st January 1941.
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