Field Day Check List
The following is a 'Field Day Check List', that you can use to prepare for Field Day. Please note that it is a reprint from the TRARC Spark Gap Newsletter June 2012, volume 6 2012. You can find newsletter or others in the Spark Gap Archive found in the Members Only section of this web site. Please note that
you may reprint this, but please provide credit to the 'Two Rivers Amateur Radio Club, Inc', and our web site "http://www.trarc.net".
Shelter/Operating Position Radio Equipment
___Tent (screen or regular) ___Transmitter/Receiver with instruction manuals
___ Table (no pointed legs) ___Radio/Computer interface cable
___ Lawn Chairs (no pointed legs) ___Microphone/key/keyer
___ Cardboard or rug to put under table and at door ___ Headphones (2-operator & logger) with Y adapter
___ Watch or Clock for logging ___ Short Coax Jumper
___ Small Fan ___ SWR/Power Meter
___ Clipboard for logs and dupe sheets ___ Extra Fuses
___ Pens,pencils and scratch paper (lots of paper) ___ Antenna
___ Light for nigh time, with yellow bug light bulb ___ Antenna Support/nylon rope
___ Sun Tarp ___ Antenna Tuner
___ Extra Stakes ___ Ground Road, clamp and ground wire
___ Band Pass Filter
___ Multi mode controller
___ Soundcard interface
___ Extra coax connectors and adapters
___ Logging computer with power cord
Personal Items Power
___ Work gloves ___ Heavy duty 12v battery or power supply with power cords for radio
___ Sleeping bag, pillow, security blanket and/or teddy ___ Power strips (at least two, surge protected recommended)
___ Complete change of clothes and toilet articles ___ Extension cords (14-3 or heavier recommended)
___ Sweater/jacket, rain gear & boots
___ First Aid Kit, sun screen & prescriptions
___ Insect Repellent
___ Sunglasses and Hat
___ Club name tag and jacket
___ Watch, pen, flashlight and extra batteries
___ Small cooler with ice to keep in station tent
___ Snacks for late night
Tools Tools (cont)
___ Safety Glasses ___ Duct Tape
___ Cable Ties ___ Field Day Rules packet
___ Wrenches/sockets ___ Section List
___ Pliers/wire cutters/strippers ___ Optional Fire Extinguisher
___ Utility Knife ___ Tool Box with soldering iron and VOM
___ Hammer/sledge ___ Copy of your amateur radio license
___ Electrical Tape ___ Notebook (make notes how t do better next year)
___ Measuring Tape ___Trash can/box/bag