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Wireless telephone link on Triona voyage to Ocean Island
The British Phosphate Commission steamer Triona used wireless telephone to talk with Ocean Island where the Commission’s manager is based. An Amalgamated Wireless operator on Triona reported constant use, daily telephonic reports to Queantyland, and clear loudspeaker speech with no earphones needed. The 140 mile Gilbert Island distance and daylight operations yielded satisfactory results and noted Sydneyside short wave reliability. Portishead’s signals are screened by geography but southward signals remain strong.
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British Phosphate Commission
Triona
Ocean Island
B.P.C
Amalgamated Wireless
Sydney
Gilbert
Asant
Queantyland
Park
Wereseryo
Gilbert Islands
Portishead
Kingland
Gilberts
Solomons