Portable Transmitter

Operates Successfully in N.G.

ADVICES received in February by Am algamated Wireless Ltd. from New Guinea indicate that surprisingly good results have been achieved with the small transmitter recently manufactured by Amalgamated Wireless for use in the in terior with motor power supplied by a native “boy.” This transmitter has proved capable of sending spoken com munications for a distance of 350 miles, the transmission having been received by the wireless operator on the “Macdhui,” at sea near Kavieng.

The transmitter was developed by A.W.A. for demonstration purposes in New Guinea and Papua. The whole equipment weighs only 200 lbs. including a bicycle-like framework upon which a native “rides,” thus providing the re quired power. It can be carried, in sec tions, into the roughest country and will no doubt prove valuable, not only to the Administration officials and Patrol Of ficers of the Territories, but also to pri vate pioneering enterprises in search of gold or trade.