In this episode, it's the Skipper's fault that the transmitter got broken. He ordered Gilligan to get more wood for the fire, then ordered him to drop the firewood without paying attention to where Gilligan was standing. This shows a lack of situational awareness on the Skipper's part. Gilligan wasn't able to see the transmitter and just did as he was ordered to do.
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