Field Day Check List
A check list to help you not forget anything
Some of you may not need some of these items
If we have forgotten anything please let us know.

 

  • Generator
    • Oil (change before going and take extra)
    • Gas (Fuel up before going and take 10 gallons extra)
    • Spark Plug
    • Spark Plug wrench
    • Be Sure battery is charged
    • Be sure it Starts
  • Tent
    • Ground Cloth
    • Cot
    • Bedding
    • Tent Pegs
    • Tent Peg Hammer
    • Repair Kit
    • Insect Repellant
    • Check for leaks before going
  • Operating Table
    • Ash Tray
    • Pens (at least 2)
    • Paper
    • Chair
    • Leg protectors for tent
    • Wood for table leveling
  • Food Table
    • Chairs
    • Dining Fly or Screen Tent
    • Insect Repellant
  • Antennas
    • Dog Bones
    • Hangers
    • Balun
    • Dummy Load
    • Analyzer or SWR Meter
    • Antenna Switch
  • Ground rods
    • Maul
    • Pipe Wrench
    • Driving Sleve (see article on Driving In Ground Rods)
  • Clamps
    • Ground Rod
    • Antenna mast and U Bolts
  • Wire
    • Ground
    • Antenna
  • Cables
    • Jumper Cables
    • Transmission
  • Masts and Tower
    • Ladder
    • Gin Pole
    • Winch
    • Post Level
    • Driving Sleve (see article on Driving In Ground Rods)
    • Guy rope
    • Haul Line
    • Guy Stakes
    • Caution Tape
  • Power cords
    • Power Strips
  • Lights
    • For Field
    • Table Lamp
  • Hose for water
    • Water Tank
  • On Site Transportation (if needed)
    • Full Gas tank
    • Extra gas (5 gallons)
    • Oil
    • Battery fully charged
    • Check Tires and Air Pressure
  • Medications
    • Epipen
    • Extra Oxygen
    • BP Cuff
    • Glucose Meter
    • Insulin
  • Food
    • Condiments
    • Ice Chest
    • Ice
    • Beverages
    • Grill
    • Hot Dogs
    • Hamburg
    • Buns
    • Plates
    • Cups
    • Plastic Silver Ware
    • Garbage Bags
    • Paper Towls
    • Napkins
    • Coffee Pot
    • Coffee
    • Sugar
    • Creamer
    • Munchies
  • Toiletries
    • Deodorant
    • After Shave
    • Sun Block
  • Tools
    • Hand Tools
    • Power Tools
    • Shovel
    • Post Hole Digger
    • Soldering Iron or Gun
    • WD-40
    • Electrical Tape
    • Tie Wraps
  • Radios
    • Tuner
    • Key
    • Keyer
    • Power supply
    • Batteries
    • Mic
    • Connecters
    • Lap Top Computer
    • Ham License
  • Flash Lights
    • Batteries
    • Bulbs
  • Cell Phone
    • Charger
    • Blue Tooth
    • Blue Tooth Charger
  • Camera
    • Charger
    • Batteries
  • Camper or Mobile Home
    • Chalks
    • Leveling Blocks
    • Water
    • Propane
    • Fully Charged Battery
    • Jacks
    • Level
    • Paper Towls
    • Napkins
    • Toilet Paper
    • Towls
    • Wash Cloth
    • Dish Rag
    • Dish Towel
    • Kitchen Knife
    • Dish Soap
    • Hand Soap
    • Spare Fuses
    • Spare Tire
    • Check Air Pressure in Tires (including the spare)
    • Check Fluids
    • Fire Extinguisher (shake once a month - note expiration date)
    • Check Smoke Detector
    • Ash Tray
    • State Inspection (if required)
    • Vehicle Registration
    • Bedding
  • Clothes
    • Extra Shoes, Socks, Shirt, Pants and Undergarments
  • First Aid Kit
    • 2 absorbent compress dressings (5 x 9 inches)
    • 25 adhesive bandages (Non Latex assorted sizes)
    • 1 adhesive cloth tape (10 yards x 1 inch)
    • 5 antibiotic ointment packets (approximately 1 gram)
    • 5 antiseptic wipe packets
    • 2 packets of aspirin (81 mg each)
    • 1 blanket (space blanket)
    • 1 breathing barrier (with one-way valve)
    • 1 instant cold compress
    • 2 pair of nonlatex gloves (size: large)
    • 2 hydrocortisone ointment packets (approximately 1 gram each)
    • Scissors
    • 1 roller bandage (3 inches wide)
    • 1 roller bandage (4 inches wide)
    • 5 sterile gauze pads (3 x 3 inches)
    • 5 sterile gauze pads (4 x 4 inches)
    • Oral thermometer (non-mercury/nonglass)
    • 2 triangular bandages
    • Tweezers
    • First aid instruction booklet
  • Transportation (Car, Truck or SUV)
    • Fully Charged Battery
    • Jack and Lug Wrench
    • Spare Fuses
    • Spare Tire
    • Check Air Pressure in Tires (including the spare)
    • Check Fluids
    • Fire Extinguisher (shake once a month - note expiration date)
    • State Inspection and Registration
    • Driver's License
    • Proof of Insurance