Wireless Telegraphy Regulations (Amendment) (Cth)

STATUTORY RULES.

1937. No. 102.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACT 1905-1936.*

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1905-1936.

Dated this Twenty-ninth day of October, 1937.

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Postmaster-General.

 

Amendments of the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations. 

Definitions.

1. Regulation 3 of the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations is amended by omitting the definition of “Government message” and inserting in its stead the following definition:—

“‘Government message’ means a message transmitted on behalf of the Government of the United Kingdom, the Government of the Commonwealth, or the Administration of any Territory of the Commonwealth;”.

Classes,conditions, &c., of licences.

2. Regulation 4 of the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting the word “Schedule” (wherever occurring) and inserting in its stead the words “First Schedule”;

(b) by omitting from paragraph (e) of sub-regulation (1.) the symbol and words “   ; and

(c) by omitting paragraph (f) of sub-regulation (1.).

Licences to be in parts and to be exhibited.

3. Regulation 18 of the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (3.) the word “Schedule” and inserting in its stead the words “First Schedule”.

Coast station licences.

4. Regulation 25 of the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations is amended; by omitting sub-regulation (4.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—

“(4.) The coast station charge per word for a Government message shall not exceed one-half the coast station charge per word for an ordinary message.”.

 

*Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1937.

  Statutory Rules 1924. No. 101, as amended by Statutory Rules 1925, No. 123 ; 1926, No. 114 ; 1927, Nos. 3, 24 and 63 ; 1928, Nos. 79 and 129 ; 1929, No. 81 ; 1930, No. 113; 1933, No. 136; 1934, No. 99 ; 1935, Nos. 104 and 120 ; and 1936, No. 90.

5802.—10/21.10.1937.—Price 5d.

 

Ship station licences.

5. Regulation 27 of the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (7.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—

“(7.) The ship station charge per word for a Government message shall not exceed one-half the ship station charge per word for an ordinary message.”.

Land station licences.

6. Regulation 37 of the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (8.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—

“(8.) The land station charge per word for a Government message shall not exceed one-half the land station charge per word for an ordinary message.”.

Licensees topossessAmateurOperator’sCertificate ofProficiency.

7. Regulation 111 of the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting the words “a Certificate of Proficiency as provided in regulation 129 of these Regulations” and inserting in their stead the words “an Amateur Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency” ; and

(b) by inserting after the word “an” (last occurring) the word “Amateur”.

Power to be used in experimental transmitting stations.

8. Regulation 112 of the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations is amended by omitting the figures “25” and inserting in their stead the figures “50”.

Certificates.

9. Regulation 127 of the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—

“(1.) The Postmaster-General may issue certificates in accordance with Forms 11, 12, 13, 14, 14a, 14b, 14c and 14d in the First Schedule to these Regulations to persons who have reached the age of 18 years (or 15 years in the case of an Amateur Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency) and who satisfy him, by examination or otherwise, that they possess the knowledge and qualifications referred to in those certificates respectively:

Provided that a Commercial Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency or an Aircraft Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency shall not be issued to a person who is not a British subject unless—

(a) the consent in writing of the Minister for Defence has first been obtained; or

(b) the Postmaster-General is satisfied that the circumstances justify the issue of a certificate as a matter of urgency,

and any certificate issued under paragraph (b) of this proviso shall be in force in respect of one voyage only of the ship or aircraft upon which the holder of the certificate is to be carried.”.

10. After regulation 131 of the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations the following regulations are inserted :—

Examination for First Class Aircraft Operator’s Certificate.

“131a. The examination for a First Class Aircraft Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency shall be such as to show that a successful

 

candidate possesses the knowledge and qualifications specified in this regulation, namely :—

(a) A knowledge of the general principles of electricity, of the theory of wireless telegraphy and wireless telephony, and of the adjustment and practical working of the types of apparatus used in the mobile service.

(b) A theoretical and practical knowledge of the accessory apparatus, such as motor-generator sets, accumulators, &c., used in the operation and adjustment of the apparatus referred to in paragraph (a) of this regulation.

(c) The practical knowledge necessary to effect, with the means available on board, the repair of damage which may occur to the wireless telegraph or wireless telephone apparatus during a voyage.

(d) The ability to send correctly, and to receive correctly by ear, in Morse code, code groups (mixed letters, figures and punctuation marks) at a speed of 20 groups per minute, and a message in plain language at a speed of 25 words per minute, each code group to comprise five characters and each figure or punctuation mark to count as two characters and the message in plain language to average five characters to the word.

(e) The ability to send and receive messages correctly by telephone.

(f) A detailed knowledge of—

(i) such of the Radiocommunication Regulations annexed to the Telecommunication Convention as relate to the exchange of radiocommunications and the assessment of charges in the mobile service;

(ii) that portion of the Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea which relates to radio-telegraphy; and

(iii) The special provisions governing the radioelectric service of air navigation.

(g) A knowledge of the general geography of the world, especially the principal air navigation routes and the most important telecommunication routes.

Examination for Second Class Aircraft Operator’s Certificate.

“131b. The examination for a Second Class Aircraft Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency shall be such as to show that the successful candidate possesses the knowledge and qualifications specified in this regulation, namely:—

(a) An elementary theoretical and practical knowledge of electricity and wireless telegraphy and a knowledge of the adjustment and the practical working of the types of apparatus used in the mobile service, particularly in relation to aircraft stations.

(b) An elementary theoretical and practical knowledge of the working of the accessory apparatus, such as motor-generator sets, accumulators, &c., used in the operation and adjustment of the apparatus mentioned in paragraph (a) of this regulation.

 

(c) A practical knowledge sufficient for effecting minor repairs in case of damage occurring to the wireless apparatus.

(d) The ability to send correctly, and to receive correctly by ear, in Morse code, code groups (mixed letters, figures and punctuation marks) at a speed of sixteen groups per minute, each group to comprise five characters and each figure or punctuation mark to count as two characters.

(e) A knowledge of—

(i) such of the Radiocommunication Regulations annexed to the Telecommunication Convention as relate to the exchange of radio communications and the assessment of charges in the mobile service;

(ii) that portion of the Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea which relates to radio-telegraphy; and

(iii) the special provisions governing the radioelectric service of air navigation.

(f) A knowledge of the general geography of the world, especially the principal air navigation routes and the most important telecommunication routes.

Examination for Third Class Aircraft Operator’s Certificate.

“131c. The examination for a Third Class Aircraft Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency shall be such as to show that the successful candidate possesses the knowledge and qualifications specified in this regulation, namely:—

(a) A practical knowledge of wireless telephony, especially with a view to avoiding interference.

(b) A knowledge of the adjustment and working of wireless telephone apparatus.

(c) The ability to send and receive messages correctly by telephone.

(d) The ability to send correctly, and to receive correctly by ear, in Morse code, a message in plain language at a speed of twelve words per minute.

(e) A knowledge of—

(i) such of the Radiocommunication Regulations annexed to the Telecommunication Convention as relate to the exchange of radiotelephone communications and to the distress, urgency and safety signals; and

(ii) the special provisions governing the radioelectric service of air navigation.

Amendment of The Schedule.

11. The Schedule to the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting the heading “The Schedule” and inserting in its stead the heading “The First Schedule”;

(b) by omitting from Form 3 the words “Telegraphs and Wireless”;

 

(c) by omitting Form 6;

(d) by omitting from Forms 9, 10, 15 and 16 the words “Telegraphs and Wireless”; and

(e) by inserting, after Form 14a, the following forms:—

“Form 14b. Reg. 127

Certificate No.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Wireless Telegraphy Regulations.

FIRST CLASS AIRCRAFT OPERATOR’S CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY.

This is to certify that has satisfied the Postmaster-General that he possesses the knowledge and qualifications specified hereunder, namely:—

(а) A knowledge of the general principles of electricity, of the theory of wireless telegraphy and wireless telephony, and of the adjustment and practical working of the types of apparatus used in the mobile service.

(b) A theoretical and practical knowledge of the accessory apparatus, such as motor-generator sets, accumulators, &c., used in the operation and adjustment of the apparatus referred to in paragraph (a) of this certificate.

(c) The practical knowledge necessary to effect, with the means available on board, the repair of damage which may occur to the wireless telegraph or wireless telephone apparatus during a voyage.

(d) The ability to send correctly, and to receive correctly by ear, in Morse code, code groups (mixed letters, figures and punctuation marks) at a speed of 20 groups per minute, and a message in plain language at a speed of 25 words per minute, each code group comprising five characters and each figure or punctuation mark counting as two characters and the message in plain language averaging five characters to the word.

(e) The ability to send and receive messages correctly by telephone.

(f) A detailed knowledge of—

(i) such of the Radiocommunication Regulations annexed to the Telecommunication Convention as relate to the exchange of radiocommunications and the assessment of charges in the mobile service;

(ii) that portion of the Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea which relates to radio-telegraphy; and

(iii) the special provisions governing the radioelectric service of air navigation.

(g) A knowledge of the general geography of the world, especially the principal air navigation routes and the most important telecommunication routes.

The holder of this certificate has made a Statutory Declaration that he will preserve the secrecy of wireless communications.

Dated this day of , 19 .

By direction of the Postmaster-General.

 

Certifying Officer,

Date / / .

 

“Form 14c. Reg.127

Certificate No.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Wireless Telegraphy Regulations.

SECOND CLASS AIRCRAFT OPERATOR’S CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY.

This is to certify that has satisfied the Postmaster-General that he possesses the knowledge and qualifications specified hereunder, namely:—

(a) An elementary theoretical and practical knowledge of electricity and wireless telegraphy and a knowledge of the adjustment and the practical working of the types of apparatus used in the mobile service, particularly in relation to aircraft stations.

(b) An elementary theoretical and practical knowledge of the working of the accessory apparatus, such as motor-generator sets, accumulators, &c., used in the operation and adjustment of the apparatus mentioned in paragraph (a) of this certificate.

(c) A practical knowledge sufficient for effecting minor repairs in case of damage occurring to the wireless apparatus.

(d) The ability to send correctly, and to receive correctly by ear, in Morse code, code groups (mixed letters, figures and punctuation marks) at a speed of sixteen groups per minute, each group comprising five characters and each figure or punctuation mark counting as two characters.

(e) A knowledge of—

(i) such of the Radiocommunication Regulations annexed to the Telecommunication Convention as relate to the exchange of radiocommunications and the assessment of charges in the mobile service;

(ii) that portion of the Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea which relates to radio-telegraphy; and

(iii) the special provisions governing the radioelectric service of air navigation.

(f) A knowledge of the general geography of the world, especially the principal air navigation routes and the most important telecommunication routes.

The holder of this certificate has made a Statutory Declaration that he will preserve the secrecy of wireless communications.

Dated this day of , 19  .

By direction of the Postmaster-General,

Certifying Officer,

Date  / / .

 

“Form 14d. Reg. 127

Certificate No.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Wireless Telegraphy Regulations.

THIRD CLASS AIRCRAFT OPERATOR’S CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY.

This is to certify that has satisfied the Postmaster-General that he possesses the knowledge and qualifications specified hereunder, namely:—

(a) A practical knowledge of wireless telephony, especially with a view to avoiding interference.

(b) A knowledge of the adjustment and working of wireless telephone apparatus.

(c) The ability to send and receive messages correctly by telephone.

 

(d) The ability to send correctly, and to receive correctly by ear, in Morse code, a message in plain language at a speed of twelve words per minute.

(e) A knowledge of—

(i) such of the Radiocommunication Regulations annexed to the Telecommunication Convention as relate to the exchange of radiotelephone communications and to the distress, urgency and safety signals; and

(ii) the special provisions governing the radioelectric service of air navigation.

The holder of this certificate has made a Statutory Declaration that he will preserve the secrecy of wireless communications.

Dated this day of , 19 .

By direction of the Postmaster-General,

Certifying Officer,

Date  / / .”.

Amendment of the Second Schedule.

12. The Second Schedule to the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations is amended by inserting in the Table of Fees, after the item “For examination for Third Class Commercial Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency”, the following items:—

£	s.	d.
“For examination for First Class Aircraft Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency	1	0	0
For examination for Second Class Aircraft Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency	0	15	0
For examination for Third Class Aircraft Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency	0	10	0”

 

By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.