To some extent this organization is likely to compete with the services in the demand for technicians. The Admiralty, War Office, and Air Ministry are anxious to acquire directly into their ranks large numbers of "radio engineers"—not "radio service men" whose knowledge is limited to following the minute instructions given in. manufacturers' manuals. Instead, keen amateurs who have had experience making and operating their own sets are described as "eligible" provided that their knowledge is practical as well as theoretical and they can use tools.
Applicants are required to understand the) simple theory of radio transmission and reception—preferably with. working ability in the Morse code—to have a thorough knowledge of soft soldering. the ability to use and read blueprints and wiring diagrams. and to make any small piece of electrical or wireless apparatus involving the accurate fit.
in of metallic or insulating materials.
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