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| | Radio Heritage Foundation - Archive Top Ten: 5DN Adelaide |
 | | In June 1924, 5DN commenced the first regular broadcasting service for listeners in South Australia, from the home of the late Mr. |
 | | A "B" Class licence was applied for by 5DN on 1st August, 1924, and Licence No. 14 was afterwards granted by the P.M.G. Department, The wavelength then given to the station - 313 meters - has been retained ever since. |
 | | Pick-ups were so strange with their lack of external sound that mistakes were often made, the microphone being left "on'' and the pick-up "off," leading to extemporaneous programme matter being broadcast, which, although doubtful entertainment for the listening public, spoke highly for the station's morale. |
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