PRINCE OF WALES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20501, 31 August 1928, Page 9

PRINCE OF WALES

VISITS WIRELESS STATION. DELIGHTED WITH EXPERIENCE. (British Official-Wireless.) (United Press Association.) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) RUGBY, August 29. Th« Prince of Wales to-day visited the Government super-power' wireless station at Rugby, which is capable of communicating with any part of the globe, ana which serves, inter alia, for the worldwide broadcasting of British official news services and the telephonic service to America. He arrived .at the station unexpectedly, accompanied by his brother, the Duke of Gloucester. They made an inspection of all departments, showing a- keen interest in the apparatus and the transmission of messages. •The Prince of Wales then expressed a desire to ascend one of the masts, which are over 800 feet high, being the tallest in the world. While his brother left to pay a private visit to a friend in the neighbourhood, the Prince was taken up the roast in the electric lift, and on to the platform on. the top, where he remained for a considerable time enjoying the excellent view. A strong wind was blowing, and the mast, which is designed to withstand a ■wind pressure of 140 miles per hour, nevertheless swayed appreciably. When he reached the ground again the Prince expressed delight with nis experience. He said it was a wonderful station, and it was marvellous that telephonic communication could be established so easily between this point in the heart of England and America.