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AE5ME > ARES 27.03.16 04:48l 122 Lines 1982 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
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Subj: Typical "to-go" kit by David Land from Oklahoma ARES
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Posted by David Land to the Oklahoma ARES group last week (we all enjoyed the reference to "pay" phones-- wow how times have changed!).
Copied from my notes from way back when I took the Arrl EmComm class...
ARES Jump Kit
Personal Equipment Checklist
This list is not meant to replace common sense -- only to offer suggestions. Give full consideration to the type of event(s) you will be participating in when gathering your equipment.
ARES/RACES/SERVED-AGENCY IDENTIFICATION CARD
COPY OF AMATEUR RADIO LICENSE
HANDHELD RADIO (dual band if possible)
SPARE BATTERY PACKs (CHARGED ni-cad and AA)
HEADSET, SPEAKER-MIC.
19-INCH MAG. MOUNT/GROUND PLANE ANTENNA (will function on 70cm)
COAX JUMPERS AND CONNECTORS
CONNECTOR ADAPTERS (bnc/pl-259)
DUCT TAPE
SHORTHAND NOTEBOOK, PEN & CLIPBOARD
WATCH
MAPS of area (Topo and street)!!!
COMPASS and/or GPS
Copy of Section ARES Communications/Operational Plan and Local Plans
COPIES OF MESSAGE FORMS
TAPE (Boundary-Marking Tape)
HAT
For public service events:
HAT
COOLER with FOOD & DRINK
LAWN CHAIR
UMBRELLA (sun or rain)
3-DAY SUPPLY OF PERSONAL MEDICATION!
WARM CLOTHING & BOOTS (bright colors for shirts and jackets)
FIRST AID KIT
MOIST TOWELETTE PACKETS
SUN SCREEN (winter or summer)
RAIN SUIT
SPACE BLANKET
PLASTIC GROUND COVER TARP
HAT
GLOVES
BLAZE-ORANGE VEST (for use if your clothing is drab colored)
SPARE GLASSES (spare contact solutions if you wear them)
SPARE SHOELACES (and some twine)
WOOL BLANKET
FANNY PACK/BACK PACK
SUPPLY OF WATER
WATER BOTTLE (Sports/Bicycle water bottle)
HIGH ENERGY SNACKS
LARGE TRASH BAGS
TOILET PAPER/KLEENEX
FLASHLIGHT W/EXTRA BATTERIES
WHISTLE
3 Wire AC Extension Cord w/2-3 pin adaptor
AC to 12V power supply
Soldering Iron w/solder
2M Beam Antenna w/Tripod, mast & guy rope
Nut Driver set
Folding set of Allen/Torx wrenches
Zip Cord
Hard Hat
Safety Glasses
Cash (for pay phones & if power is out)
Transistor radio
Binoculars
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