“Getting the message through” JUMP KITS “Getting the message through” GABEARS

Whatsajumkit? ? a.k.a. “Jump Kit” a.k.a. “Go Kit” Definition: “A preplanned list, packages, and vehicle containing personal needs and personally owned mission resources necessary to accomplish communication objectives in a disaster area.” Or: All the stuff you’ll need and a way to get it there

Whyajumkit? Terry Jones’ Prophetic Challenge – 2005 Individual self-sufficient jump kit Complement 14-C unit Less dependence on 14-C unit The Pascagoula Experience Communicators separated from unit No telephone, cell phone, or internet service No VHF/UHF Contact with W4CBA unit in Lucedale or area repeaters No HF radio Divine Intervention A New Resolve

Inajumkit PERSONAL ITEMS (Covered in Phase I) DOCUMENTATION (Covered in Phase I) ID and Personal Emergency Information Contact Lists (Names, Phone Numbers) Radio Manuals Frequency lists (Repeater Directory) Ham license GABEARS Communication Manual

Inajumkit (more) SUPPLIES Message Forms Log Sheets Note Pads Dry Erase Board & Markers

Inajumkit (more) RADIOS AND COMMUNICATIONS GEAR Dual Band Mobile: Gain Antenna, Crossband Repeat, Mic, Power Cord Dual Band HT: Antennae, Batteries, Charger, Belt Clip, Headphone/Mic HF: Mic, Antennae, Tuner, Amp, Coax, Power Cord) Winlink 2000: TNC, laptop, printer, cables Packet, APRS: TNC, laptop, cables Cell Phone CB FRS/GMRS

Inajumkit (more) ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS DC Power Source (Batteries, Distribution Panel) Battery Charger Solar Panels Emergency Generator, fuel, and oil Antenna Analyzer Antenna Switch Spare Coax Flashlight and Spare Batteries Extension Cords Multimeter

Inajumkit (more) Mast, Guy Ropes, Anchors Coax Connectors and Adapters Wire and Nylon Cord Anderson Power Poles Slingshot, Fishing Line, Weights, Rope Pocket Knife Soldering Iron, Solder Tools (screwdrivers, pliers, stripper, measuring tape) Tape (electrical, duct) and Cable Ties Shelter, Table, Chairs Ground Rod and Strap

Jumkit Sermonette: PC4 Plan the contents of your jump kit. Prepare checklists; study suggested lists: Georgia Bears Communications Manual ARRL Course EC-01 Pack carefully: FOLI (first out; last in) Pray constantly

Jumkit Cliches “Be Prepared” “It’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.” “Be the best that you can be” – in God’s Army.

JUMKIT PHILOSOPHY “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before….” (Philippians 3:13)

JUMKIT NEEDS Information: We need your ideas and suggestions on what works best. Antennae Power supplies Modes, methods, and equipment We need your knowledge on how to do things

JUMKIT NEEDS Standardization: Standard capabilities; not standard equipment. Dual Band VHF/UHF HT Mobile Winlink 2000 APRS/Packet Standard methods and procedures

INVITATION TIME JUMKIT NEEDS Participation: A few GABEARS communicators for an ad hoc committee to develop standards. Communicators who can and will commit to the development of Jump Kits. INVITATION TIME