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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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)

12. 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

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

14. 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