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"Although the PHS and DECT technologies may be used for public mobile services called Cordless Access Service (CAS), the new exemption order will cover the use of the equipment for private communications only."

Equipment suppliers and dealers are advised that only equipment that have been type-approved by OFTA may be sold to the public. All approved equipment should bear an identification label designated by OFTA (copy reproduced below). The public should only purchase cordless telephones which have displayed such a label.

Under the Telecommunication Ordinance, it is an offence to possess, use or sell unapproved cordless telephones and upon summary conviction, the person responsible will be liable to a fine of $50,000 and to imprisonment for 2 years. Use of cordless telephones not approved by OFTA could also cause interference to authorized radio services.

The approved exemption order including the full technical specifications is available at OFTA's library for public inspection or accessible from OFTA's Internet home page (URL address: http://www.ofta.gov.hk) or the Bulletin Board Service (tel. no. 2834 0119).

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Government House gardener's guide to azaleas

The head gardener of Government House. Miss Kennie Law, and her team of 15 colleagues are still working feverishly making final preparations for the annual Azalea Open Day on Saturday and Sunday (March 8 and 9).

Miss Kennie Law, who looks after more than two hectares of garden at Government House, could not hide her enthusiasm when she talked about the azaleas. "This is the best time of the year to see them as most of the flowers are in their full bloom," she said.

"At Government House, there are fifteen kinds of azaleas in various colours, including purple, white, pink and orange ones. When you visit the garden on Saturday or Sunday, do look for all of them."