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THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, OCTOBER 21, 1938.

mitting apparatus not connected with an aerial at

for the purpose of instructing pupils in the theory and practice of wireless telegraphy, subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth.

The transmitting apparatus must be such that the radiation therefrom will not be perceptible outside the building in which the apparatus is installed, and no attempt shall be made to send signals to other stations. It is intended that the effects produced by the sending apparatus shall be ascertained by means of suitable detecting or measuring devices coupled with or used within a few feet of an

artificial aerial.

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aerial means a closed, non-carthed, oscillatory circuit possessing inductance capacity and resistance, and functioning in place of the usual aerial-earth system. It must be as nearly non- radiating as possible.

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO THE GRANT OF A LICENCE.

The applicant for a licence shall produce evidence of British nationality and two recent written references as to character. A certificate of birth should be furnished if possible; but this will not be insisted on if the referees testify of their own knowledge that the applicant is of British nationality. The referees should be persons of British birth and of standing, not related to the applicant. If the applicant is under 21 years of age, evidence of British nationality and references should be furnished both in respect of the applicant and of his parent or guardian.

In the case of a company, society or other body, application should be made by one of the principals on behalf of the company, etc., who will be personally responsible for the observance of the terms of any licence granted.

CONDITIONS OF LICENCE.

1. The Licensee shall submit to the Postmaster General such particulars as he shall from time to time require relating to any student whom the Licensee proposes to train or any instructor whom the Licensee proposes to employ in such training. All such particulars shall be supported by such evidence as the Postmaster General may from time to time require.

No student or instructor shall be allowed to use the Station without the approval of the Postmaster General. Any such approval may be revoked by the Postmaster General.

2. The Station shall be subject to the approval of the Postmaster General and shall be open to inspection at all reasonable times by officers of the Government duly authorized by the Postmaster General, who will produce their cards of identity on request, and this licence shall be produced to any such officer upon request by him.

3. The Licensee shall not use or allow the Station to be used except for the purpose of instructing pupils in the theory and practice of wireless telegraphy. No person using the Station shall make known the contents of any message (other than a message sent for general information) received by means of the Station, the origin or destination of any message other than aforesaid, its existence or the fact of its receipt to any person (other than a duly authorized officer of the Hong Kong Government or a competent legal tribunal) and shall not retain any copy or make any use of such message.

4. The length of the effective portion of the aerial and down lead used at the Station for reception shall not exceed 100 feet. An aerial which crosses above or is liable to fall upon or be blown on to any overhead power wire, including electric lighting and tramway wires, must be guarded to the reasonable satisfaction of the owner of the power wire concerned.

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