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