HC Deb 01 August 1946 vol 426 c234W
Mr. Lambert

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many broadcasting stations there are in the British zone in Germany; where are they situated; and how many hours a day and on what wavelengths do they broadcast.

Mr. J. Hynd

There are four German broadcasting stations in the British zone. Each station broadcasts 14½ hours per day from Mondays to Fridays, 15 hours on Saturdays and 17 hours on Sundays. Their location and wavelengths are:

Kilocycles. Metres.
Hamburg 904 332
Langenberg 904 332
Hanover 1,330 225.6
Flensburg 1,330 225.6

In addition four transmitters broadcast over the British Forces' network for periods of 17½ hours on weekdays and 17 hours on Sundays. Their location and wavelengths are:

Kilocycles. Metres.
Norden 658 455.9
Tonisheide (Belhert) 1,095 274
Elmshorn 7,290 41
Berlin 1,366 219

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