2-Hour Carry Kit 12-Hour Go Kit
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1. to 2 or 3 rechargeable battery packs This minimum requirement correlates well with real world experience in drills and real incidents such as Katrina Santa Clara County ARES RACES Page 4 of 42. Santa Clara County ARES RACES Go Kit Checklists Legend X Required must have in kit at all times R Recommended likely needed on most assignments O Optional useful on some assignments 2 Hour Carry Kit Purpose To be kept nearby at all times for immediate within minutes communication of damage reports during Resource Net Level 1 ops Also used to remain in contact with Resource Net Level 2 while returning home to retrieve 12 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 Resource Net frequencies Charged batteries for 2 3 hours operation Mobile antenna mag mount or existing mobile antenna Modified Mercalli Mike Mike scale Notepad pens Cigarette lighter adapter Emergency county and city telephone contact list Cell phone Water 16 oz DdD D D D X KX XK X 12 Hour Go Kit Purpose For fully independent operation unknown environment heat cold wind rain unknown time day night up to 12 hours Return home to retrieve Equipment Portable Radio X 2m 70cm dual band handie 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 Earbud or headphones minimum headset earbud mic or speaker mic earbud or similar recommended R Small backpack vest chest harness or other similar method for carry
3. ing HT while operating portable Power Source X Charged batteries for 12 hours min 3000 mAH Note 2 X Power cord adapters connect to various power sources e Powerpoles e Cigarette lighter socket e Vehicle battery terminals X Spare fuses R Powerpole splitter or fused distribution panel Santa Clara County ARES RACES Rev 2009 Oct 17 R Extension cord 3 wire 3 6 ft multi outlet O Extension cord 3 wire 50 100 ft O Power Inverter Antennas R 2m 70cm high gain HT antenna X 2m 70cm dual band magnetic mount antenna R 2m 70cm dual band portable base antenna e g roll up J pole or other Portable mast elevates antenna min 10 ft Tripod or self supporting base for mast Window clip antenna mount Coax adapters to connect HT to existing antennas 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 Other Communications Gear x Dn D R Cell phone amp charger and or cigarette lighter adapt O FRS GMRS Radio O Satellite phone 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 Lighting for operating position OoowWmnr DDD Rope or Dacron cord 50 Folding chair Magnetic sign for car Folding table Pop up Canopy Tarp 8 by 8 or larger Folding cart Safety st
4. n 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 12 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 ooomAr7 Da DD DA DWD OX Chemical light sticks Clothing X Sturdy closed toe shoes no sandals X Long pants no shorts X Hat broad brim recommended X Seasonal jacket rain gear Food amp Water Santa Clara 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 12 hours operation 20 AH min 26 AH rec Battery charger Power cord adapters connect to various power sources e Powerpoles e Cigarette lighter socket e Vehicle battery te
5. nsils 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 Tent Alarm clock Santa Clara County ARES RACES Rev 2009 Oct 17 Personal Go Kit Items Notes Page 3 of 4 Santa Clara County ARES RACES Go Kit Checklists Rev 2009 Oct 17 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 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 2 A review of the most popular handheld radios was conducted Receive current transmit current and rechargeable battery pack capacity were reviewed 3000 mAH was determined to be the minimum capacity needed for 12 hours of Operation Some radios may require a little more Depending on the make and model this translates
6. rminals Coax adapters to connect mobile to existing antennas 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 Equipment as needed Laptop with Outpost and PacFORMS 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 Portable printer Entire station can operate for min 1 hr on battery Page 2 of 4 Santa Clara County ARES RACES Go Kit Checklists Extended Go Kit 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 3 sets Socks 3 sets Pants 3 Belt Shirts 3 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 gal day recommended depending on conditions Water purification tablets or devices Can opener Cooler or ice chest Bowl and eating ute
7. robes or flares Caution flagging tape for marking cables antennas OO0O0C0O0077 BF X Documentation Identification X CA Driver s license or CA issued ID card X Amateur Radio license X County DSW card X SCCo issued ID badge other city badges Maps X Thomas Guide for Santa Clara County X Compass or GPS R Maps of antenna locations if available Page 1 of 4 Santa Clara County ARES RACES Go Kit Checklists R City county or other detail maps Forms X Modified Mercalli Mike Mike scale X ICS 205 SCCo Communications Plan min 5 X ICS 211A SCCo Communications Check In min 5 X ICS 213 SCCo Message min 10 X ICS 214 SCCo Unit Activity Log min 5 X ICS 309 SCCo Communications Log min 5 X ICS 314 SCCo Windshield Survey min 5 R Phone message pad 2 part style recommended Logging Note taking Clipboard covered type recommended X Notepads standard or waterproof X Atleast 2 pens pencils x lt O Highlighters felt tip pens Contact Lists X SCCo Frequency List X Emergency county and city telephone contact list X Police Fire direct dial phone numbers O Repeater directory Rev 2009 Oct 17 X Food for 12 hours make your own list X Water for 12 hours 3 4 quarts recommended 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 medicatio
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