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Immediate report of Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition 1988-89: VUWAE 33

Radio Communications

Radio Communications

Two Tait hand helds were used to maintain communications between the field party on days when the party split up to work on separate outcrops. These radios worked well and were invaluable when steering the sledge train by compass.

HF communications varied and at times it was not possible to raise any station but generally communications were good. The awkward nature of the box on the Codan meant that the less powerful Compak 8 was used in preference while sledging (see G. Gillespie End of Season report for suggested improvements).