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Radio Record, Volume VIII, Issue 20, 30 November 1934, Page 40

‘THe passenger vessel now being built in Scotland for Tasmanian Steamers Ply’s. Melbourne-Launceston service, is to be fitted with Australianmade wireless equipment This will consist of an A.W.A, 500-watt interrupted continuous wave valve wireless telegraph transmitter to work on the waveband between 600 and 800 metres, a special valve marine receiver, also an emergency equipment and an automatie alarm. signal apparatus which is set for. reception of distress calls whenever the operator goes off duty, A Gigantoforte loudspeaker system is also provided in conjunction with a broadcast receiver, microphone and phonograph, so that musical programmes and announcements can be heard in various parts of the ship, according to requirements.