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5.

Dr. Bond expressed the opinion thrt his mission had beon accomp-

6,

Prior to the ships departure, three KT-176/PRC10 redioa wre ob-

lished to his satisfaction, Dr. Donsldson stated that his mission has
been accomplished satisfactorily, Mr. Marion Viilds, Trust Territory
xepresentative requested that the boat at AILING-WIE be beached whenever practicable, 411 bosts av RONGELIF have been beached by NICHOLAS,
tained by Mr. P. Schiavone from Task Unit 7.1. These radios were very
satisfactory and far superior to the BC-611-F used on the least trip.
It is recommended that this type radio be used by ships on future trips
if they ure required to operate small boats - long distance from the

ship.

Heception was excellent at twenty (20) miles.

7, The ships departure from RONGELAP Atoll was delayed until 262130}:
because the motor whaleboat expericnced 2 fuel pump failure on returning
from Ka3SLUE Island, where they were collecting rat traps.
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The ship rejoined Task Group 7.3 off BIKINI Atoll at 270130M.

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