Radio_Hong_Kong_1955-1956 — Page 36

Studio Equipment

90. Advances in programme production technique called for more reproducing facilities and a six-channel groove-locating dise reproducing unit, built in the Cable and Wireless radio laboratory, was installed in August. Twelve modern triple- speed turntables (33, 45 and 78 r.p.m.) were also supplied to replace obsolete units.

91. The greater level of recording activity meant that the two extra Ferrograph 2A/NH Tape Recorders provided at the beginning of the year were fully employed.

92. Certain alterations to the existing concert hall control panel were completed to allow a temporary "echo-chamber" to be used for special acoustic effects in radio drama.

Transmitters

93. There was no change in transmitter deployment except that in June 1955 the 21 K.W. Shortwave transmitter was re-allocated to carry the Chinese Service only. The following figures are provided by the Hung Hom Transmitting Station:

Transmitter Callsign/Frequency

Running Hours

ZBW/860 Kes.

4117

11 mins.

Service Interruptions Due to Transmitter Other Causes

49 mins. (line)

ZEK/640 Kcs.

3810

11 mins.

1 min.

ZBW3/3940 Kcs.

3166

34 mins.

Nil

The only major breakdown in service was due to line failure on the studio-to-transmitter link in December.

Reception

94. The Mount Butler receiving station of Messrs. Cable and Wireless Ltd. continued to obtain excellent relays of B.B.C. and other station for re-broadcasting by Radio Hong Kong. During the year a total of 1,456 News Bulletins and 443 other programmes were relayed from B.B.C. 10 programmes were relayed from other stations.

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