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• 2 meter HT plus 12 hours worth of batteries (a dual band 2M/440 is better)

• Consider a waterproof bag to protect it from the elements

• 1/2 wave gain antenna for better performance and a magnetic mount antenna

• AC to DC adapter and auto cigarette lighter plug cable to power HT

• Remote speaker/microphone or headset

• Headphones with correct connector to plug into radio, for use in noisy areas

• Extra coax for antenna and connectors and adapters for radio

• Map book or other maps

• Repeater listing frequency Directory

• Users manual for your radios or cheat sheets

• Message forms, writing pads, pens and clipboard

• Cobb ARES badge, copy of FCC license

• Appropriate clothes for the weather, terrain and duration.

• Dress to stay warm and dry.

• Hat, sunglasses and sunblock during warm sunny weather

• Food, water, and needed medicines for at least 72 hours

• First Aid Kit

• Night time gear: flash, light extra batteries and bulb, reflective vest

• Small tool kit

• Second radio with 12 hours of battery power

• Base station antenna i.e.. J-pole and mounting hardware

• 50 feet of coax with connectors

• Scanner radio and frequency list of local public safety agencies

• Large 12 volt battery, Gel or deep cycle, charger, 100 feet of AC power Cord

• Poster paper, markers and tape for signs

• Hard-hat

• 3-way electrical adapter (for 2 prong outlets)

• Whistle

• Waterproof paper

• Alarm clock with batteries

• Black Pens

• Calculator 

• Colored Pencils

• Highlighters

• Index Card Box

• Medium Binder Clips

• Paper Clips

• Pen/Pencil Holder

• Pencil Sharpener

• Post-It Notes

• Rubber Bands

• Ruler

• Scotch Tape

• Sharpies

• Stapler

• Staples

• Staple Puller

• Tape Dispenser

• 3 x 5 Index Cards

• Writing Pads