1972
Auckland aviation radio (ZLF) moved from Musick Point to Mangere airport.
1974
In May it was proposed to partition the first floor of the Musick Memorial Radio Station into three rooms for radio operators.
In June, the Superintending Engineer (Radio) wrote to the Regional Engineer for Auckland, advising that Auckland Radio would soon be getting a fixed-tuned Codan receiver for evaluation on 4 MHz. Apparently operators at Auckland Radio had complained that it took too long to change frequencies on the Collins 51S-1 receivers. 1
1976
1978
On 5 July, BT Harnett, Chief Technician (Radio), wrote to the Division Engineer advising that Auckland Radio ZLD transmitter 873 (100 watt Collier & Beale) was failing, and proposing that it be replaced temporarily by retired transmitter 1301 (250 watt RCA).
On 15 September, the Post Office Regional Engineer wrote to the Manager of Auckland Radio (Dennis Horan) advising that there would be no temporary replacement for the 2045kHz Collier & Beale 873 transmitter which had been reported as close to failure on 5 July. Auckland Radio would, therefore, not be able to continue operating on 2045kHz.
Three days later, on 18 September, the Regional Engineer offered transmitter 873 to the Museum of Transportation & Technology in Auckland.
On 24 July, DF Ervine, Overseer – Lines, wrote to the Regional Engineer’s Office to reiterate his concern over the condition of two towers at the Auckland Radio transmitter site, fearing that riggers would refuse to climb them.
Notes
1. Letter, 11 June 1974. Archives NZ, Auckland