Summary: Radio Officer Richard W Southall of Whitehall Wirelass relay station (based at the Old Admiralty Building) is presented with the McCaig Trophy, awarded to the year's Best Royal Navy Radio Operator for Morse (Sound) Communications, by Lieutenant Commander John Pearce RN, Commanding Officer of Whitehall Wireless.
Description: Summary: Radio Officer Southall won the trophy by sending 24 words per minute with 99% accuracy over a period of ten minutes.
Remarks: possibly BBC "Town and Around" material - see dope sheet
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Object_Number:ADM 3905
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Production Date:1968-01-23
Production Country: GB
Production Details: Directorate of Public Relations (Navy) (Production sponsor)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Technical Details: Format: 16mm; 1/4-inch audiotape
Footage: 200 ft (ca)
