A Look Inside Go-Kits
The EDC kit is the Foundation Kit for all other kits
In-Pocket Carry
Kept on my person, whenever I leave the house.
[ ]Driver’s License
[ ]Wallet copy of ham license
[ ]“Notify in Case of Emergency” telephone list
[ ]Cash/Coins
[ ]Cell phone
[ ]County EOC Phone lists
[ ]Leatherman type Multitool
[ ]Wristwatch
[ ]Pocket knife
[ ]Lighter / Matches
HT/ Radio Pack
Kept in a vehicle, ready for immediate use. The pack is a Sling type pack, which can be worn as a chest pack, a (tiny) backpack.
[ ] CARES Identification
[ ] Copy of your Ham license
Communications Equipment:
[ ]Radio, Handheld, 2m/70cm,
[ ]Antenna, 8″ whipStock Antenna
[ ]Antenna, 16/18 ”
[ ]Speaker/Microphone,
[ ]Earphone,
[ ]Battery Pack, Rechargeable,
[ ]PHONE Chargers AC/12v
[ ]HT external 12Vdc power cable, w/ PowerPole connector
[ ]HT antenna adapter cable, SMA to SO-239
[ ]Radio Programming Guide
[ ]CARES Frequency Chart
[ ]Quick-Reference Guide, for radio
Safety Equipment, Tools and Supplies:
[ ]LED Flashlight
[ ]Extra batteries
[ ]LED Headlight w/ retractable headband
[ ]Extra batteries, AAA (6)
[ ]Pen, highlighter
[ ]Pen, ballpoint
[ ]Pen, Sharpie marker
[ ]Pencil, mechanical
[ ]Waterproof Notebook, 4½” x 7″
[ ]Whistle
Personal Items:
[ ]Moist wipes (Dollar store)
[ ]Ear plugs, pr. (2)
[ ]Eyeglass cleaning cloth
[ ]Prescription meds, daily supply ( I keep 7 days in my EDC )