BEECN Equipment Table

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION!


Item Qty. Notes Item Brand Vendor
UHF transceiver (BEECN handheld radio)
1 Batteries should never be left inside when not in use! Icom F4001 series UHF transceiver
10' x 10' pop-up canopy w/ sidewalls BEECN canopy.png 1 The canopy top is red, with white sidewalls and a white aluminum frame. E-Z UP
SKED or MegaMover(s)
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OR
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1+ SKEDs are in bright orange bags. Shortly after starting the BEECN program, PBEM began replacing SKEDs with MegaMovers. Since MegaMovers are inexpensive, a cache may include more than one. SKED or MegaMover SKED or Life-Assist
AA batteries
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18 Check batteries for signs of corrosion.

The batteries that power the 4-watt UHF BEECN radios work extremely well for our purposes. The batteries also power the flashlight/lantern in each cache. Here are some battery factoids:

  • Disposable batteries lose about 1% of remaining energy per month if stored at room temperature. When stored in cool or cold conditions disposable batteries last much longer than if stored at room temperature.
  • When disposable batteries are used in cool or cold conditions, they use up more of their power than when they’re used at room temperature.
  • All BEECN radios and batteries are stored in cool or cold conditions – most of the storage locations stay very cool, even in summer.
  • Talking on the radio draws much more power than listening.
Grainger
All-weather AM/FM/NOAA radio 1 All-purpose rechargeable weather radio with hand turbine power generator. Received AM/FM/NOAA weather bands (one minute of cranking willpower the radio for 15 to 20 minutes). Includes LED flashlight. Eton CRC FRX 1 Survival Radio (discontinued)