Amateur Radio Emergency Jumpkit
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These are things that need to go in your jumpkit...
See also:
- CDC: preparedness 101: zombie apocalypse
- http://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/kit/disasters/
- http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/assemble_disaster_supplies_kit.shtm
For faster deployment, two jumpkits are suggested:
- 24 hour kit, to last for 24 hours, ready to go in 15 minutes
- 72 hour jump kit, to last for 3 days, ready to go in 2 hours or less
radio items[edit]
- antennas
- moxon for inside use
- J-pole for outside use, incl. tripod and mast
- mag-mount antenna (mini, quarter wave)
- radios
- 2m, 70cm
- batteries
- radio accessories
- extra coax
- adapters
- manuals for all radios
- tools
- tools to tighten battery terminals
- pliers
- flashlight or battery powered light
personal items[edit]
- food
- trail mix style snacks
- dry fruits
- peanut butter / crackers
- water
- 1 gal per day per person
- change of clothes
- sleeping bag or cot and sheets
You may also make an Electronic Survival Kit to back up your personal data in case of regional disaster.
72 hour personal items[edit]
From Orlando Sentinel article (below). Everybody in Florida should have these items prepared during hurricane season.
- Water: 1 gallon per day per person (3-7 days)
- Food: non-perishable packaged or canned food for 3-7 days
- Snacks
- Non-electric can opener
- Cooking tools, fuel
- Paper plates, plastic utensils
- Blankets, pillows, etc.
- Clothing
- Seasonal, rain gear
- Sturdy shoes
- First-aid kit, medicines, prescription drugs
- toys, books, games
- toiletries, hygiene items
- Moisture wipes
- flashlight, batteries
- battery-operated radio, weather radio
- Cash: banks and ATMs may not be open for a while after the storm
- Keys
- important documents in a water proof container (digitized?)
- Insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, social security card, etc.
- documentation of valuables with video tape
- Tools: keep a set with you
- Vehicle fuel tanks filled
- Pets:
- Proper ID, immunization records for pets
- Ample food and water for pets
- Carrier or cage, muzzle, leash
- medication for pets
staged jump kit[edit]
italic items are optional depending on context
personal kit[edit]
Items for less than 8 hours, carry without a backpack
- Handheld radio
- water
- watch
- miniature notepad
- pens / pencils
- Wallet
- petty cash ($20)
- ID
- laminated miniature amateur radio license
- emergency contacts
- Call signs of contacts
- Document Reference Card (Create a sublist)
- matches
- headphones for radio
- snacks
- zip-lock bags
- hat
- multi-tool
- bug repellant
- sunscreen
- sunglasses
day kit[edit]
This should fit in a backpack. Everything in personal kit plus...
- food and water for a day (3 meals)
- notebook / clipboard / logbook
- alternative power
- cigarette lighter adapter
- emergency poncho
- garbage bag
- multimeter
- spare HT antenna
- duct tape
- spare socks
- rag / handkerchief
- flashlight and spare flashlight
- small folding bag
- toothbrush, etc.
- whistle
- maps
- cables / adapters
- camera
three day kit[edit]
Everything in your personal and day kit plus...
- spare handheld radio
- mobile radio or amplifier for HT
- adapters
- PL-259 Barrel Connector (Connect your coax to shelter antenna hookup)
- PL-259 adapter for your radio (BNC/SO-239)
- electrical tape
- 3 days food and water
- cooking supplies
- change of clothes
- hygiene supplies
- tools
- sleeping stuff
- first aid kit
- antennas
- SWR meter or antenna analyzer
- tape measure
- antenna repair / build kit
- spool of wire
- spool of string
- 50 ft coax
- extra change / cash
- durable rain gear
- extension cord / power strip / surge suppressor
- tarp
- cord (for tarp, etc.)
- portable mast / tower system
- rope
- flagging tape
- repeater directory
- basic orange vest
The Box
One idea which would allow for fast deployment is to mount a mobile and other equipment in a water proof box or container. Something similar to this would probably be ideal.
Situation special items[edit]
hurricane shelter[edit]
- more extra flashlights
- hurricane tracking map
- shelter maps
- 50 ft coax
- extension cord, power strip
- large backup battery power, power adapters, battery charger
- noisy environment gear
- log book
- specialized log forms (NIMS)
- overnight gear
- swr meter and/or antenna analyzer for testing site antenna before use
- outlet tester
search and rescue[edit]
- direction finding gear
- bug repellant
- sunscreen / sunglasses / hat
- hiking gear
- whistle
- gps?
parades, marathons, other public service[edit]
- sunscreen / sunglasses / hat
- maybe APRS gear?
- magmount / car power adapters
- portable tower for fixed stations at large events
References[edit]
- Orlando Sentinel
- 2006 May 28 insert: 2006 Hurricane Survival Guide
- 2006 May 29 A-1, A13: "Ready for storm season?" 72 hour ready kit checklist
- KF4BQF Emergency Operation and Preparedness
- http://home.comcast.net/~buck0/combox.htm
- Zombie Squad
- http://www.therangerdigest.com/ survival kits
ssd's jump kit[edit]
As inventoried after Enrico. This is really a 3 day kit, and has enough equipment to share with a team except for personal HT's.
equipment bag[edit]
- Kenwood D700 dual receive cross band capable
- fold up moxon
- smart 12v battery charger (battery tender)
- long RG8 (15' maybe)
- long indoor/outdoor extension cord
- misc RG58 patch cables
- LED head lamp
- string for hanging antennas
- miniature mag mount
- mesh parts bag
- electrical tape
- analog phone
- 60W power inverters
- AA battery chargers (trickle, fast)
- outlet splitter
- tape measure
- orange small parts bag
- multimeter
- 40W heavy soldering iron
- multi-pliers
- TV antenna
- small solder spool (fine, medium, coarse)
- surge protected (and insured) power strip
Personal bag[edit]
- hygiene kit
- toothbrush
- small toothpaste tube
- facial wipes
- sealed alcohol hand wipes or hand sanitizer
- antihistamine
- dental floss
- tweezers
- spare comb
- safety pins
- umbrella
- bottled water
- rolled up trash bag
- clothes to cover period of stay
- emergency food
- trail mix
- almonds
- cashews
- fig newtons
- orange peanut butter cracker packages
paperwork[edit]
- maps to shelters
- ARES/RACES local roster and net control sheet
- shelter log report sheet
- hurricane plotting map
- ARES/RACES picture ID
- pen
- log book
- NTS message forms (missing)
- NTS abbreviation codes (missing)
toolkit[edit]
All purpose use, not just shelters.
- large part bins
- soldering iron stand
- wire cutters
- helping hands
- fused accessory plug to banana plug adapter
- screw on banana plug ends (4)
- extra belt clip for radio
- multi-screwdriver
- accessory plugs and sockets (unwired)
- accessory plug to socket splitter
- battery ring terminals
- small part bins
- assorted cable adapters and cable couplers (RG58, PL259, SO239, SMA, N)
- thumb tacks, paperclips (for hanging antennas)
- spare earphone for radio
- RG8 solder on ends (M)
- RG58 twist on ends (M, F)
- small pen knife
- spare solder spool
- rechargeable AA battery set (8)
- alkaline AA battery set (16)
- sliding bins
- Outlet tester
- fine soldering iron
- heat shrink
- small FRS radio pair and AAA alkaline batteries (6)
- spare HT antennas
- long AA flashlight
- small screw driver
- pens, pencils
- exacto knife
- small scissors
- waterproof black putty coax seal