NA-085--DogIsland-USIslandsAwardsProgram.docVIP

NA-085 -- Dog Island Dog-pedition-1NA-085 Dog Island.? Ned Linch (as KA4AXS) operating from back of RV-4 aircraft during Field Day 2005.? Working conditions were a Yaesu 897D, Buddipole and a Honda 2000w generator.? All items carried in the aircraft.? The only route to Dog Island is via an unscheduled ferry or aircraft landing on a remote grass runway.? I was the first amateur radio station to operate from Dog Island.? On June 25, 2005, I worked enough stations (US and DX) to activate the island with the US Islands program.Dog Island (NA-085) is small and the only way to get to the island is by boat/ferry or landing on a grass/sand runway.? The island has taken abuse from all the recent hurricanes.? The island is very rustic and lots of junk cars dot the island.? It is very difficult and expensive to bring stuff to and from this island.? Another photo looking north from my operating position on the tail of my airplane.? The Honda generator is awesome for this type work and the Yaesu 897D is quick to set up and start operating.? The only visitor I had for this Dog-Pedition was a raccoon....? Most of the cars in the background are junk cars left behind after being flooded during hurricanes.I took out the back seat of the airplane to fit all my gear.? Dog Island from the air.Dog-pedition-2to NA-085/FL-005 Dog Island April 6, 2006 It was a beautiful day for flying and I had the day off.? Why dont you fly down to Dog Island my wife suggested so I loaded my gear and headed for the airport -- Ruckel Field (FL17).? Ruckel is a small private airstrip owned by a local wealthy family.? The runway is turf and around 3000 feet long.? I packed my Honda 1000w generator, a 12v 55Ah battery, Yaesu 897D and buddistick.? I searched around and found an old beach umbrella and I was on my way.? The water along the coast was beautiful and was showing why this area is called the Emerald Coast.? Dog Island -- April 6, 2006.? I arrived at Dog Island around noon.? The waters