Go Kit Checklist - Texoma Emergency Communication Organization
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1. rechargeable battery packs will be needed unless the radio can be shown to have a minimum of 2 5W output on AA batteries check user manual or test with power meter A review of the most popular handheld radios was conducted Receive current transmit current and rechargeable battery pack capacity were reviewed 6000 mAH was determined to be the minimum capacity needed for 24 hours of operation Some radios may require a little more Depending on the make and model this translates to 4 to 6 rechargeable battery packs This minimum requirement correlates well with real world experience in drills and real incidents such as Katrina Special thanks to the Santa Clara County CA ARES and the Boy Scout Handbook for help in developing this list Grayson County ARES RACES Page 4 of 42. Grayson County ARES RACES Go Kit Checklists Legend X Required must have in kit at all times R Recommended likely useful on many assignments O Optional useful on some assignments 2 to 6 Hour Go Kit Purpose To be kept nearby at all times for immediate within minutes communication of damage reports during Net ops Also used to remain in contact with while returning home to retrieve 24 hour Go Kit Items X 2m 70cm dual band radio e HT recommended min 5W on 12V 2 5W on batt e Mobile 25W optional if vehicle will not be far away e Programmed with Net frequencies Charged batteries for 2 3 hours operation x Xx 2m 70cm dual band mobile antenna mag mount window mount or existing mobile antenna NWS Spotter Sheet 8 5 x 14 Notepad pens Cigarette lighter adapter Telephone book and Personal Emergency Contact list Cell phone dD d D D X X Water Two 16 oz bottles amp non melting snacks 24 Hour Go Kit Purpose For fully independent operation unknown environment heat cold wind rain unknown time day night up to 24 hours Return home to retrieve Equipment Portable Radio X 2m 70cm dual band handy talkie HT e minimum 5W on 12V 2 5W on batteries Note 1 e dual receive recommended X Radio user manual or cheat sheet X Ear bud or headphones minimum headset ear bud mic or speaker mic ear bud or similar recommended R Small backpack vest chest harness or othe
3. ding chair Magnetic sign for car Folding table Pop up Canopy Tarp 8 by 8 or larger Folding cart Safety strobes or flares OO0O0O0O007 7 F X Caution flagging tape for marking cables antennas Documentation Identification X TX Driver s license or TX issued ID card X Amateur Radio license X ARES amp RACES ID cards Maps X Grayson County Texas Oklahoma Lake Texoma X Compass or GPS Page 1 of 4 Grayson County ARES RACES Go Kit Checklists R Maps of antenna amp digipeater locations if available R City county or other detail maps Forms and Documentation for station kit ICS 205 Communications Plan min 5 ICS 211A Communications Check In min 5 ICS 213 Message min 10 ICS 214 Unit Activity Log min 5 ICS 309 Communications Log min 5 ICS 314 Windshield Survey min 5 Phone message pad 2 part style recommended lt KK KK KK XK ARRL message forms amp ARL number list welfare traffic Logging Note taking Clipboard covered type recommended Notepads standard or waterproof At least 2 pens pencils Paperclips binder clips Highlighters felt tip pens O Oxxx Contact Lists X Voice and Packet Frequency Lists EOC telephone contact list x lt X Police Fire direct dial phone numbers O Repeater directory Rev 2014 0128 Food amp Water X Food for 24 hours make your own list X Water for 24 hours 2 3 gallons recom
4. mended R Small cooler or ice chest Toiletries R Hand soap and or sanitizer R Toilet paper O Tylenol O Antacid tablets As Needed Appropriate Prescription medication List of medication used Eyeglasses amp spare Miscellaneous as needed Personal Gear Portable AM radio and spare batteries Binoculars Baggies to seal protect items Shovel Fire extinguisher Disposable camera Vehicle X Reliable operating condition X Fueled minimum full at all times R Jumper cables General Items X Money paper and coin in case ATMs are down X Watch or clock R Trash bags Personal Safety Gear Flashlight or headlamp and spare batteries for 24 hours Safety vest ANSI standard lime yellow recommended First Aid kit Whistle Work gloves Sunglasses Sunscreen lotion Insect Repellent Safety glasses Mask NIOSH certified N95 or better Hearing protection e g foam ear plugs Hard hat lime yellow recommended Chemical light sticks Clothing X Sturdy closed toe shoes no sandals X Long pants no shorts X Hat broad brim recommended X ooo7mWrWDDA WDA DX amp X Seasonal jacket rain gear Grayson County ARES RACES Mobile Radio Kit as needed 2m 70cm mobile radio e 25W minimum e Dual receive cross band repeat recommended Radio user manual or cheat sheet Headset stereo recommended for VFO per ear Battery for 24 hours operation 20 AH mi
5. n 26 AH rec Battery charger Power cord adapters connect to various power sources e Powerpoles e Cigarette lighter socket e Vehicle battery terminals Coax adapters connect mobile to coax coax to following e BNC plug male amp BNC socket female e UHF plug PL 259 amp UHF socket SO 239 e N type plug male and N type socket female Packet BBHN Equipment as needed Laptop with RMS Express amp RMS Packet installed USB flash drive i e USB key TNC may be hardware software or built into radio Cables TNC to radio TNC to PC Shade cover for display laptop screen Portable printer Entire station can operate for min 1 hr on battery Broadband Hamnet nodes VOIP phone for use with Broadband Hamnet node Page 2 of 4 Grayson County ARES RACES Go Kit Checklists Extended Go Kit 72 or 120 hours Purpose Additional items for fully independent operation over an extended period of time Used in situations where returning home after shift is not possible or not ideal As Needed Power Source Regulated DC power supply Battery charger Spare batteries for charging while operating Portable generator and fuel DCdistribution panel amp cables Powerpoles recommended Clothing Rain gear Jacket Warm clothing preferably in layers Under garments 72 hour 3 sets 120 hour 5 sets Socks 72 hour 3 sets 120 hour 5 sets Pants 72 hour 3
6. r similar method for carrying HT while operating portable Power Source X Charged batteries for 24 hours min 6000 mAH Note 2 X Power cord adapters connect to various power sources e Anderson Powerpoles use RACES standard config e Cigarette lighter socket e Vehicle battery terminals X Spare fuses R Powerpole splitter or fused distribution panel Grayson County ARES RACES Rev 2014 0128 R Extension cord 3 wire 3 6 ft multi outlet O Extension cord 3 wire 50 100 ft O Power Inverter Antennas X Coax adapters connect HT to coax coax to the following e BNC plug male amp BNC socket female e UHF plug PL 259 amp UHF socket SO 239 e N type plug male and N type socket female Min 25 feet of 50 ohm coaxial cable 2m 70cm dual band magnetic or window mount antenna 2m 70cm high gain HT antenna D D X X 2m 70cm dual band portable base antenna e g roll up J pole or other R Portable mast elevates antenna min 10 ft R Tripod or self supporting base for mast R Window clip antenna mount for non metallic vehicles Other Communications Gear R Cell phone amp charger and or cigarette lighter adapt O FRS GMRS CB Radio Tools Duct tape Electrical tape Nylon Tie Wraps wire ties Utility knife Small multi tool or tool kit Volt Ohm meter SWR Power meter Operating Position Sign s for operating position OooWmr DDD Lighting for operating position Rope or Dacron cord 50 Fol
7. sets 120 hour 5 sets Belt Shirts 72 hour 3 sets 120 hour 5 sets Alternate boots or shoes Sleepwear Cold water laundry soap e g Woolite Food and Water MREs self heating or other non perishable meals Water 1 5 gallons day recommended depending on conditions Sanitizing towlettes baby wipes similar no scent Water purification tablets or devices Can opener Cooler or ice chest Bowl and eating utensils Coffee cup Shower Items Washcloth and towel Soap and shampoo Razor and shaving cream Toothbrush and toothpaste Comb and or brush Deodorant antiperspirant Wash basin in case of no sink Shelter Sleeping pad Sleeping bag blanket Pillow Blanket Grayson County ARES RACES Rev 2014 0128 Tent Ground Cloth Alarm clock battery powered Cot Personal Go Kit Items Notes Page 3 of 4 Grayson County ARES RACES Go Kit Checklists Rev 2014 0128 Notes 1 Most recently manufactured hand held radios ARE capable of 5W output when 12 13 8 VDC is connected to the DC IN jack and at least 2 5W output power using rechargeable battery packs Check your radio s user manual to be sure your radio outputs at least 2 5W on rechargeable batteries However most hand held radios are NOT capable of producing a minimum of 2 5W output power using AA batteries Some known exceptions are the Kenwood TH D7 and the Yaesu FT 60 For all other radios
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