RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT LIST

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• Radio(s) - 2 meter, VHF/UHF dual bander, mobile, HT, base, HF mobile
• Power supply - 20 amp 12/13.8 volt with battery backup
• Battery charger(s)
• Extra batteries for radios - fully charged
• VHF/UHF antenna(s) - especially 2 meter & 440 MHz (consider a 5/8 wave magnet mount, dual band)
• Extra coax cable (at least 50 feet) with connectors
• SWR meter
• Volt/ohm meter
• Battery clock (24 hour if possble)
• Clip leads (at least 1 pair)
• Set of battery cables
• Tool kit - including wire strippers, needle nose pliers, soldering kit, screwdrivers, utility knife
• Extra connectors - PL-259 & BNC, PL-259 to BNC adapters, barrel connectors
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Battery operated lamp with extra batteries
• Rope - at least 50 to 100 feet - 3/8 to 1/2 inch diameter
• Duct tape
• Pens & pencils, paper, post-it notes
• Notebook - at least 6 x 9 inch spiral bound
• Map of the emergency area (e.g. county map)
• Heavy duty container to carry & store equipment
• Extension cord, 3 wire - at least 50 feet
• Headphones
• NOAA weather radio or scanner
• Gang plug/multiple outlet plug
• Surge type power strip

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