Department of Emergency Management

 FCC Amateur Radio License

 RACES identification badge/card

 Handheld radio

 Extra batteries

 Antenna i.e. J-pole

 50 ft. coax cable

 adapters needed for your system

 dc power cord with Molex connectors

To be better prepared, have the following items:

 mobile radio for voice (i.e., 2-meter - 25 watts) or handheld with amplifier

 antenna (i.e., J-pole, beam or magmount)

 coax - 50 ft. i.e., RG-8U, RG-8X, RG-8M

 headphones

 power sources i.e.,

 batteries (deep cycle, gel cells)

 power supply (10 Amp)

 spare fuses (about 5)

 adapter kit (i.e., BNC to PL259, PL259 to N, barrel)

 SWR meter (with cable, if needed)

 dc power cord with Molex connectors

Helpful to have:

 scanner or second radio

 portable packet system

Writing Gear:

 pen/pencil/eraser

 clipboard

 message forms

 logbook

 note paper

Tool Kit:

 screwdrivers

 pliers

 socket wrenches

 electrical tape

 soldering iron

 solder

 volt-ohm meter

Personal Gear (short duration):

 snacks

 liquid refreshments

 candy

 throat lozenges

 personal medicine

 asprin

 extra pair of prescription glasses

Personal Gear (72 hour duration):

 foul weather gear

 three day supply of drinking water (3 X 2 quarts minimum)

 cooler with three days supply of food

 mess kit with cleaning supplies

 first aid kit

 personal medicine

 asprin

 throat lozenges

 sleeping bag

 toilet articles

 mechanical alarm clock

 flashlight with batteries/latern

 candles

 waterproof matches

 extra pair of prescription glasses

Other:

 Full tank of gas in car

 gas can

 jumper cables

 highway flares

 high-visibility safety vest

 first aid kit


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