Volunteers must be licensed amateur radio operators of any class, hold a valid driver's license, and have current auto liability insurance.  Volunteers should also have the following equipment. 

If you don't have your own (yet), we have a few radios (50w mobile and handheld), antennas, and batteries you can use for the day.  If you need to borrow equipment, include a comment when you sign up.  The event coordinator will contact you before the event to coordinate when and where to receive the equipment.  The mobile radios are self-contained with power supplies and do not require any connection to your car.  

* A dual-band (144/440 MHz) 25-watt (min) mobile transceiver.

* A 1/2-5/8 wave well-grounded dual band mobile antenna.

* A cell phone for calling 911 in case of emergencies.

* If you are serving as a rest stop station, a reliable, long-lasting power source like a fully
   charged 12v battery with an 8-hour capacity.  While handheld radios may be ok for       
   some events, mobile radios with at least 25 watts and a high gain antenna are better.

* If you are serving as a mobile station, your vehicle should be equipped to transport at least
   one person and one bicycle with a bike rack or inside the car.

Other helpful equipment includes:

* A GPS/Mapping device or app like Ride with GPS or BikeGPX.

* A dual-band (144/440) handheld transceiver (when you are away from your main radio).

* Extra set(s) of charged batteries.

* Earphones & speaker mic or boom mic/headphone set.

* Higher gain HT antenna than the typical manufacturer-supplied rubber duck.