Glorious Colour

The Chroma Lock Circuit which, in very simple language, locks the colours in place on the screen by using the colour signals themselves instead of the information signals being transmitted, allows owners of colour T. V. Sets in Gisborne to receive a colour picture where ever the signal is strong enough, at a very moderate extra cost.

This is an alternative method of receiving colour transmission and was ably demonstrated by Powell and Huberts when they arranged two colour receivers and one black and white set to show the satellite relay, in the Y.M.C.A. Lounge, of Princess Anne's wedding. Needless to say, the difference between colour and black and white was quite remarkable.

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With one of the small but vital two-part chroma locks are the makers, Warren Johns (left) and Engelbert Lemmens. Mrs Johns is holding the remote control for the colour images and Mr Lemmens the circuit which is wired into the set. At right is Gerry Huberts of Powell and Huberts.

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Princess Anne arrives at the Abbey.

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The newly-weds come down the aisle. The red jackets and gold bands, braid and buttons, along with everything else in colour had to be seen to be believed.

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Mr Huberts explaining the broadcasting-receiving process to the guests before the showing.