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Go-Kits

The following lists are expanded versions of what appears in the RCM Field Response Guide.

Personal Go-Kit

  • RCM Response Guide
  • EasyFinder map, Peninsula Cities
  • 2m/70cm HT, manual
  • HT programming cable
  • Earphone & headset
  • Extra rechrg. battery
  • AC/DC HT chargers
  • AC/DC phone chargers
  • DC cord w/Powerpoles
  • Powerpole splitter
  • DC power adapters
  • Radio AA battery pack
  • 12 AA alkaline batts
  • Hat, collapsible jacket
  • Hatclip antenna mount
  • Poncho, space blanket
  • Leather work gloves
  • Mag-mount antenna
  • 12′ RG-58 coax (UHF)
  • UHF-N, UHF-SMA adp
  • UHF-UHF female adp
  • DBJ-2 Roll-up J-pole
  • AA LED flashlight
  • AM/FM/weather radio
  • GMRS radio & scanner
  • GPS & compass
  • Gaffer’s & duct tape
  • Cable ties & Velcro
  • Red Cross DR vest
  • Watch w/ sec. hand
  • Waterproof notebook
  • Pens, perm. marker
  • ARC vehicle decal/sign
  • First-aid kit, medicine
  • Extra pair eyeglasses
  • 1 l H₂O, folding cup
  • Micropur MP1 tablets
  • Emerg. food & utensils
  • Sunglasses, bug spray
  • Deod., soap, shampoo
  • Toothbrush/toothpaste
  • Full-size multi-tool, TP

Vehicle Go-Kit

  • 2m/70cm mobile radio
  • Roof-mounted ant.
  • Headset or boom-mic
  • Spare fuses (≈5)
  • 50′ RG-8/better coax
  • 20 A-hrs. gel-cells
  • Coax adapters
  • Power adapters
  • Repeater Directory
  • 24 AA batteries
  • 2003+ Bay Area Metro Thomas Guide
  • Large first-aid kit
  • Red Cross hard hat
  • Umbrella, towel
  • Change of clothes
  • 1 Gal. bottled water
  • Water purification kit
  • Utensils & can opener
  • 50-100′ AC extension
  • 10 amp power supply
  • Big flashlight
  • Jumper cables
  • Food & bev. thermos
  • Portable stretcher
  • Trash bags
  • 50′ of ⅜″ dia. rope
  • Road flares/triangles
  • Empty gas can
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Work or hiking boots
  • Lineman’s set

Tool Kit:

  • Screwdrivers, hammer
  • Pliers and wrenches
  • Wire cutter, strippers, crimpers, pry bar
  • Electrical tape
  • SWR meter + cable
  • Soldering iron, solder
  • Folding shovel & ax
  • Multi-meter
  • Gas/H2O shut-off tools

Base Station Kit

  • 2m/70cm mobile radio
  • Roof-mounted antenna
  • 72 hours of batteries
  • Log book
  • 7 gal. water/person
  • 7-day supply of food
  • Mess kit
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Family-size first-aid kit
  • Sleeping bag
  • Tent
  • Toilet articles
  • Mechanical alarm clock
  • Flashlight
  • Lantern
  • Lots of extra batteries
  • Candles
  • Waterproof matches
  • Kindling/fire starter
  • 1 kW generator
  • 5 gallons of gas

On Your Person

  • ARCBA photo ID
  • DSHR photo ID
  • Government photo ID
  • FCC Amateur License
  • Cell phone, contact list
  • $20 cash, $2 change
  • Keychain multi-tool
  • USB drive, Space Pen
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Packet of water
  • Handkerchief
  • CPR barrier or mask
  • Latex or Nitrile gloves
  • Packet of aspirin
  • Ear plugs, Sunscreen
  • Emergency whistle
  • Throat lozenges
  • Disinfectant wipes
  • Insurance card, blood type, list of allergies