In July 1978, BT Harnett, Chief Technician (Radio), wrote to the Division Engineer advising that Auckland Radio ZLD transmitter 873 was failing, and proposing that it be replaced temporarily by retired transmitter 1301.

In July 1978, BT Harnett, Chief Technician (Radio), wrote to the Division Engineer advising that Auckland Radio ZLD transmitter 873 was failing, and proposing that it be replaced temporarily by retired transmitter 1301.