MUST HAVE 144 hour Deployment Kit
version 10/22/2005
This list has been created based on actual emergency deployments, and training drills. Of course it could be expanded, but this is the minimum that you should bring to any drill or activation. Most of us have the items on the list.... we just need to have it in one "package" that is easy to grab at a moments notice.
 
  • All the Radios and accessories you can find

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  • HT (2 meter at least) and accessories
    • HT accessories
    • Speaker mic
    • DC power plug
    • DC charger
    • Cigarette lighter power adapter
    • Anderson to DC power adapter
    • Spare fuses
  • Coax: 
    • 25 ft
    • 100 ft

  • Connectors and adapters: PL-259 TO BNC, N, SO-239, barrel connectors, etc.

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  • Good head phones (It gets very noisy with all the radio traffic and the QRM)

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  • Dual Band Antennas (at least one):
    • J-pole + mount
    • Mag Mount
    • Ground Plane + mount

  • 12 Volt Battery (at least one):
    • Marine deep cycle battery
    • Gel Cell battery
    • Automotive battery

  • Power extension cord (50 foot, 110 VAC)

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  • 110 VAC outlet strip

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  • 12 Volt battery charger

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  • Flashlight

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  • Light source

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  • Washington Co. ARES/RACES Vest or equivalent

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  • ARES ID 

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  • RACES ID

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  • Served Agency ID

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  • Water (4 gallons)

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  • Snacks: something easy to eat (for 6 days)

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  • Small Medication Kit (Prescription drugs, Motrin, Tylenol)

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  • Towel (small)

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  • Pocket knife (multifunction)

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  • Office supplies:
    • Pens, pencils
    • Markers
    • Note pad
    • Small calculator
    • Clipboard
    • Net preamble and check-in sheet
    • ECC message forms (50 min.)
    • ECC activity log
    • Emergency / ARES/RACES placards
    • Repeater directory (local)
    • Maps (AAA area or Thomas Guides) and compass (in car)

  • Correct clothing

  • Change of clothes for 6 days (that is a lot)
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  • Parachute cord (two 50 foot lengths)

  • Sleeping bag (or blankets) with pad and pillow

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