| Radio Equipment
* Transceiver - Set to a maximum of 150 W
* Microphone and/or Key * Spare fuses for transceiver Headphones and/or external speaker if desired (recommended for CW) 2-way splitter for speaker/headphones Memory Keyer if desired Foot switch if desired (recommended for all stations) Tuner/Transmatch SWR/Watt meter(s) Antenna * Bring own or request CFARC Club antenna - coordinate with chairperson Antenna switch (if using more than one antenna) Dummy load Feed-line * RG8 or better coax cable for HF - 50' minimum * "9913" or equivalent coax cable for VHF/UHV - 50' minimum * Coax jumper cables for connecting meters, tuners or other devices in-line with the antenna * Barrel connectors and adapters (club HF equipment uses PL-259 connectors - you can never have too many) Power * Heavy-duty extension cords (prefer 100') * TWO plug strips (prefer with surge protection) * Power supply - 120VAC input, appropriate voltage output for above transceiver (Be sure all equipment connected to the power supply has proper mating connectors.) * Spare fuses for power supply Operating position and supplies * Shelter - truck, bus, van, trailer, etc. * Table * 2 chairs (minimum) * Pens, pencils, pencil sharpener, markers, highlighters * Lamp with extra bulbs * Clock - battery operated (set to UTC) * Operating manual (FD rules, logging program instructions, station exchange, band plan, section map and abbreviations, etc.) Erasers Scratch paper Clip board Calculator Fan and/or heater (this is Ohio weather!) Trash bags Plastic bags to cover outside power and antenna connections Tarpaulin or other plastic sheets, poles to make shelter/awning * These items are required. Bring all others also, if available |
Computer
* DOS Compatible (386 or better) laptop recommended UPS backup battery recommended for desktop systems * Hard drive with about 5MB free space * Power supply for computer * Power cords External keyboard for laptops (if desired) Cables for use with keyer/radio (if desired) Field Day site communications * VHF HT with extra batteries/charger * Antenna Speaker/microphone (if desired) Tool Box * Flashlight, extra batteries * Tape - electrical, duct, etc. * Multi-meter * Climbing belt (if you have one) * Safety glasses or prescription with plastic lenses * Hard hat (watch for falling items from tower climbers) Cable ties (do not cut excess to prevent injuries) Wrenches/socket set Pliers, side cutters, wire stripping tool, etc. Terminals, crimping tool Soldering iron/gun, solder Heat shrink tubing, lighter Scissors, knife, utility knife WD-40 or similar oil Sledge hammer, regular hammer, hatchet, etc. Pry bar, chisel Nylon straps (ratchet style) First-aid kit Rope - assorted lengths and diameters Pulleys Matches, lighter, propane torch Personal and creature comfort items * Work gloves (especially for set-up and tear-down) Rain gear - umbrella, poncho, boots, etc. Sun screen, visor, hat Insect repellent Citronella lamps, torches, candles Changes(s) of clothes Heavy-duty hand cleaner Toilet paper, paper towels Cloth towel, washcloth, soap Toiletries Cooler (stocked, of course) Seat cushion Don't worry if you don't have every item on the list. Station captains are arranging for the radio and antenna equipment. Bring whatever you have available. Most importantly, be sure to mark each item clearly with your name and/or call! |