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Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 1985-86: VUWAE 30

Communications

Communications

We were provided with a Labgear radio, although a Compak had been initially requested. 2773 kHz was used for all communications (which were generally excellent) with Scott Base. On only one occasion was relay through Vanda necessary. The change of evening sked time to 2015 instead of 1815 was a good move as it enabled us to get back to camp in time for the sked on every occasion. There was only one minor problem that involved a loose wire in the battery pack. The pack was replaced on the following resupply.