Ham Radio Checklist
Deployable gear for car camping & field ops

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Car-Camping & Field Ops Checklist

Print this list or check items off on your phone. It’s focused on quick deployment and teardown.

Radio Ops (Optional)

Rig (transceiver) + mic/key
Antenna (end-fed/vertical) + mast or throw line
Feedline (25–50 ft coax) + spare jumper
Power (LiFePO4 + fuses) — see Deployable Power
Adapters (BNC/SMA/UHF), spare connectors
Logging (app or paper log + pencil)

Pro tip: stage “grab kits” in clear bins (Always-on / Power / Cook / Radio) so you can deploy in under 15 minutes.

Car-Camping & Field Ops Checklist

Core

Shelter & Sleep

Power

Cooking & Water

Radio Ops (Optional)