The following items are the minimum required items when deploying to an emergency event or training exercise:
- 2-meter hand-held
- 2 meter mag-mount antenna and coax
- Earphone
- Paper and pencil
- ARES ID card and other credentials
- Extra batteries
- Appropriate clothing (see Uniform below)
- Food and water
Here is a detailed look at a sample 12 hour Deployment Go Kit
Uniform
When activated for
Denver ARES activities involving our served agencies the following is acceptable attire:
- Khaki polo, long-sleeved shirt or short-sleeved shirt with Colorado ARES Denver logo
- Embroidery and be done by Monograms To Go
- Navy blue cargo pants
- Black shoes/boots
- Yellow/green safety vest with ARES logo and “Amateur Radio Emergency Services” across the back
- available from ARRL Store or other suppliers
- (optional) Yellow/green hat with ARES logo and or “Amateur Radio Emergency Service” on the front
- available from ARRL Store or other suppliers