Emergency Kit

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The Emergency Kit consists of an Alinco DR-135 2-meter radio w/TNC and an Alinco DR-235 220 MHz radio w/TNC.  Power is supplied by a Jetstream 14A switchable power supply and 12VDC outlet.  Backup power is supplied using a West Mountain PWRGate, RIGrunner and 33 Ah AGM battery.  The kit also utilizes a Kenwood TH-D7 HT with Garmin StreetPilot for APRS.  

The kit also includes a 144/220 MHz SWR meter and external speaker.
  A notebook computer is used to run packet on the 2 meter or 220 radio.
The radios, power supply and external speaker are mounted in a plastic file box. Antenna adapters, adapter cables and other small items can be carried in the box as well.  The box provides portability and protection from the elements if used outside.
The antenna system consists of two homemade J-Poles for 2 meter and 220MHz.  The antennas are mounted to a telescoping pole with tripod mount.  A tripod bag from the local music store provides space to carry the antennas, tripod, cables and other large accessories.

Revised: 10/19/07
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