821.76/103a: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Colombia ( Lane )

539. Federal Communications Commission states severe interference being experienced by AT&T25 station in this country in reception of [Page 853] Trans-Atlantic telephone transmissions from British stations GDU2 and GDW2 on 4810 kc and 4820 kc respectively in England which is caused by station HJBB on 4815 kc at Cúcuta and possibly HJED on 4825 kc at Cali.

In view of the importance of Trans-Atlantic telephone service at this particular time it is urged that the matter be taken up immediately with appropriate Colombian authorities with request that steps be taken to eliminate the interference complained of pointing out that GDU2 and GDW2 have priority of registration on their frequencies. Please advise Department by telegraph result of your representations.

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  1. American Telephone and Telegraph Company.