Spehro Pefhany wrote:
> There are some very innovative minds here, hope you could provide some
> input to this almost-hypothetical scenario.
> 
> Imagine the following situation-- you know you are going to be spending 6
> months on a remote desert island. The island has sufficient resources which
> will provide you with your shelter, food, clothing, and medical 
> requirements,
> but anything else (including Internet access) is spotty (slow, expensive).
> The inhabitants are not likely to speak much English.
> 
> What would you bring with you to make life more interesting/productive/
> enjoyable? You have only one week to prepare, purchase or gather 
> whatever it
> is, so scanning very much of your dead-tree library is out. You are limited
> to, say, 20-30kg weight and commensurate volume.
> 
> Appreciate any suggestions!

You don't say anything about the power situation. I'd pack along a 
small battery, solar panel, my portable HF radio, and some antenna 
materials so I could be a "DXpedition" in my free time. If it's a rare 
location as far as ham radio contacts go there would be no shortage of 
new friends waiting to chat.

Tim (Amateur Radio Station N9PUZ)
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