A Dictionary of Occupational Terms Based on the Classification of Occupations used in the Census of Population, 1921.

ORDER XXII.—PERSONS EMPLOYED IN TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION

Sub-order 4.—Other Workers in Transport and Communication

754.—Wireless Operators

marconi operator: a wireless operator q.v. in employment of Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company.
watcher (radio-telegraphic): see wireless watcher.
wireless operator, wireless telegraphist: is in charge of, and responsible for, the efficient working of wireless telegraphic instruments on board ship, or at any transmitting or receiving station; receives and decodes incoming, and transmits outgoing, messages; carries out minor repairs and adjustments to installation; holds certificate of proficiency.
wireless telegraph operator (Post Office): operates wireless apparatus to transmit and receive messages.
wireless watcher ; watcher (radiotelegraphic): assists wireless operator q.v., when latter is off ' duty, by "listening in" for distress or other signals; is not required, and usually is not competent, to transmit and receive messages or carry out any adjustments of repairs to installation; frequently is an apprentice learning wireless telegraphy.

From: A Dictionary of Occupational Terms Based on the Classification of Occupations used in the Census of Population, 1921,
Ministry of Labour, 1927. Digitised by Peter Christian, August, 2016. This text is in the Public Domain.