Monday, September 29, 2008

ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE CARRIED IN YOUR GO-BAG

Most hams divide their equipment into two categories, a day bag and the larger emergency bag. The day bag is usually smaller and contains things needed for an event that may be up to eight or ten hours in length. The emergency bag is only used when you will be out overnight for up to three days and working and sleeping in less than adequate quarters, like the communications truck or the back seat of your car. The items are only recommendations based on others experiences. Your personal “bags” might contain many other items to support your radio operating methods and your personal living style.

DAY BAG:

1. Dual band HT in a padded belt case

2. Copy of your current FCC Operating License

3. Gain antenna for your HT

4. Extra capacity battery or backup battery for your HT

5. DC adapter and cigar plug adapter for your HT

6. Replacement fuses for your HT power cable (usually 2A)

7. Earphones, headset and/or speaker microphone

8. Swiss Army Knife or Leatherman tool

9. Small Mag-Lite flashlight with extra bulb and batteries

10. Pencil, pen and paper or pocket notebook

11. Gasoline for your vehicle

12. Telephone money and/or telephone credit card

13. SO-239 to male BNC or SMA adapter to fit your HT

14. 6 feet antenna extension cable

15. Spare eyeglasses and sunglasses

16. Small first aid kit with bandages, alcohol swabs, tweezers, antibiotic ointment

17. Sun screen and insect repellent

18. Pocket compass or handheld GPS receiver

19. Sewing kit and matches or lighter

20. Frequency reference card for your HT

21. HT Operating manual, or quick guide for your HT

22, Hat and gloves

23. Drinking water in belt case

24. Cell phone if required

"Amateur ,Radio... when all else falls”