In most situations, government and volunteer relief 
agencies cannot provide assistance for at least 72 hours

BASIC RADIOS:	H.T., mobile, packet equipment, VHF & HF, battery charger/adapter/mike, manuals on each

POWER SOURCES:	AC power supply 12v for HF rig & VHF rig 
			NICad battery packs, extra battery backs, cigarette lighter adapted
			Standard alkaline batteries
			Gel-cell or lead acid battery, spare batteries
			Cables with large clips, mobile power cords/adapters/wire nuts
			AC power chargers, amplifier, preamplifies
generator and fuel, extension cords
variable voltage ac to dc power supplies & plugs

FUSES:			Spare fuses for rig, ac lines and vehicle 

ANTENNAS:		Extended antenna for HT
			Twin lead J-pole or other external antenna
			Mag-mount mobile antenna
			Pick-up shelter antenna and push pole
	
COAXIAL CABLE:		Shelter kit coax
			Additional lengths
			BNC  to PL-259 adapter, PL-259 to BNC adapters 
			Barrel connectors, SO-239 barrel connects

ACCESSORIES:		Headphones
Basic hand tools, sodering iron & soder, flat head screw drivers, pliers, hammer, wire cutters, knife/stripper, Phillips screw driver, hookup wires, long nose pliers, wire nuts, tape connecto AC extension cord, volt meter, alligator clips
			Nylor/cotton rope, 
			Black electrical tape & duct tape
Laptop computer, programs for packet, APRS, disks, extra batteries, cables
			Card table, folding chairs, watch, clock (battery operated)
			Paper, logbook, notebook, paper and pencils & sharpner, clipboard
			Permanent marking pen, cardboard signs
			NTS traffic information,Q-signal list, numbered radiogram list
			FEMA form 213 message forms, phonetic alphabet
			Several 1 quart and 1 gallon zip lock plastic bags
			Flashlight, knife, portable area light w/batteries
			Local Maps, weather radio

PERSONAL ITEMS:	Personal medication for one week (if required), Extra reading glasses
			3 sets of clothing, Jacket, hat, Extra shoes, Rainsuit or poncho
			Jumper cables & spare auto fuses, tow rope
			Net directory, phone list repeater list, club roster, phone book
			Phone numbers of EC, DEC, SEC, key agencies
			Binoculars, compas, battery operated tape recorder
			Blanket, Sleeping bag, Plastic tarp, tent, backpack, pillow
			Orange cones, ARES vest, flares
			Soap & shaving gear, Toilet tissue, razor, toothbrush, floss, towel
			Roll of paper towels
First Aid kit (headache remedy, anti-diarrhia tablets, 
Insect repellent, antacid, sunblock, sunburn lotion)
Money (including change for phones, drink machines, tolls, etc), checkbook, keys
			ARES name tags/photo ID, FCC License and drivers license
			Battery operated ac/dc TV

FOOD & DRINK: 		Canned or freeze-dried food, enough for three (3) days, can opener
			Drinking water (lots), canned soft drinks and fruit juice, cooler, ice
			Eating Utensils, drinking cup, thermos, plate,
			Means to warm/cook food (sterno), candles, matches, stove
			Trash bags

Basic Radios		HT	
		Mobile	
		APRS/Packet	
		Battery Charger / Spare Batteries	
		Spare Radio(s)	
			
Power Sources		AC Power Supply	
		NiCad Battery Packs / Alkaline Batteries	
		Gel Cells	
		Cables w/ clips / Mobile power cords / Wire Nuts	
		Spare Fuses	
			
Antennas		External Antenna for HT	
		Spare Mag Mount Antenna	
		J-Pole / Yagi or other external portable antenna	
			
Coaxial Cable		Additional lengths of coax for all antennas	
		BNC to Pl259 adapters, SMA’s Etc.	
		Barrel connectors	
			
Accessories		Headphones	
		External Microphones	
		Electrical  tape	
		Duct Tape	
		Log Books	
		Handbooks / Repeater Guide	
		Pens, Paper, Clipboard, Permanent marking pens	
		Flashlight	
		Local Maps  /  Mapsco book	
		Pocket Knife	
			
Miscellaneous		Net directory	
		ARES Phone list	
		Club Roster	
		Orange Vest, Cones, Flares	
		Emergency Medical kit	
		ARES Bages, Name Tags	
		Roll of Toliet Paper  /  Paper towels / Rags	
		Insect repellant / Sun Block 	
		Aspirin /  Anti-acid tablets	
		Portable folding chair	
			
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