821.76/8–944: Telegram

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

1032. FCC29 states that AT&T still experiences serious interference from Colombian stations, referring to Department’s telegrams 539 June 20. On August 4 this interference completely blanketed communications essential to the war effort.

FCC suggests that Colombian stations in question limit operations to daytime only and shift to other frequencies at night.

Even though these stations use only 1000 watts their presence on same frequencies is principal cause of interference. Reference Embassy’s telegram 1400 August 9.

Please take matter up again with appropriate Colombian authorities pointing out that trans-Atlantic service is most vital to the war effort at present. Telegraph Department result of your representation.

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  1. Federal Communications Commission.