A pivotal part of operational readiness is having a go-kit prepared. For Emergency Communications, there are additional pieces needed to be prepared to deploy a field station:

• Radio(s) as needed
• Radio accessory kit including microphone, key, etc.
• Feed line for connecting the radio to the antenna
• Power supply for the radio(s)
• VSWR meter
• Folding table
• Notebook
• Flashlight and batteries
• Push-up pole with guy wires
• Toilet paper
• Antenna analyzer
• Tool kit (including needle-nose pliers and diagonal cutters, Philips and slot screwdrivers, etc.)
• Feed line jumpers (3-4ft)
• Antenna tuner
• Desk lamp
• Outlet strip
• Pencils / pens
• Antenna(s)
• Extra guy anchors and rope
• Maps
• VOM (volt-ohm meter)

For personal items, a basic Cold weather / Warm weather Survival kit includes:

• Flares (self lighting)
• Blankets (wool or good insulating material)
• Dry socks (wool or good insulating material)
• Gloves (mittens preferred)
• Candles or other sources of heat
• Tarp (shelter from rain / snow / wind / sun)
• Food ration bars
• Water (at least two gallons)
• Extra dry clothes (light colored clothing if warm weather)
• Boots (insulated if winter)
• Radio with extra batteries (see Radio Go-kit above)
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Waterproof matches
• Sun screen
• Insect repellent