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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.
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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. |