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Amateur Radio Emergency Service Preparedness Listing

Writing Gear

Pen/pencil/eraser
Clipboard (or two)
message forms (like the ARRL Radiogram for traffic handling)
logbook
Note paper/pads

Personal Gear (Short Duration)

Snacks
Liquid Refreshment/Water
Throat Lozenges (sooth throat)
Personal medicine
Pain reliever
Extra pair of prescription glasses
Sweater/Jacket

Forms of Identification

ARES Identification Card
FCC Amateur Radio License
State Drivers License

Radio Gear

 VHF (& UHF) transceiver (access local repeaters)
 Microphone
 Headphones
 Power supply/ extra batteries
 Antennas with mounts
 Spare Fuses
 Patch Cords / Adapters (BNC to PL-259, BNC to SMA, etc)
 SWR Meter/Antenna Analyzer (with spare batteries)
extra coax/ ladder line


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