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Santa Clara County ARES®/RACES

2-Hour Carry Kit

Purpose:
To be kept nearby at all times for immediate (within minutes) communication of damage reports during Resource Net Level 1 ops. Also used to remain in contact with Resource Net Level 2 while returning home to retrieve 12-hour Go-Kit.

Required:

  • 2m/70cm dual-band radio
    • HT recommended (min. 5W on 12V/2.5W on batt)
    • Mobile 25W optional (if vehicle will not be far away)
    • Programmed with Resource Net frequencies
  • Charged batteries for 2-3 hours operation
  • 2m/70cm dual-band mobile antenna (mag mount, window mount or existing mobile antenna)
  • Current SCCo Voice Frequency List
  • Modified Mercalli (Mike-Mike) scale
  • Notepad / pens

Recommended:

  • Cigarette lighter adapter
  • Emergency county and city telephone contact list
  • Cell phone
  • Water (16 oz.)