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". ___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 |
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