Each team will be equipped with tools to assist hams to identify sources of RFI and correct them. Some are inexpensive and some are suited for certain types of RFI, e.g. power line RFI or RFI from in-home devices. There are also tools that are more expensive and sophisticated, to be available as needed, from the ARRL Lab and from the Division. Action to obtain these is in progress.
Team toolkit
| Description | Purpose | Number of Items |
IC705 QRP XCVR
160M - 70 CM | RFI detection and spectrum capture | 1/team |
| Backpack for IC705 | Protection and transport of IC705 and any associated cables/connectors | 1/team |
| Spare battery for IC705 | Portable use of IC705 | 1/team |
| DXE RFI Loop | HF RFI detection in the field | 1/team |
| Elk log periodic VHF yagi antenna | RFI location in the field | 1/team |
| DXE-NL-PRE-ATT1 | Noise loop preamp/attenuator | 1/team |
This equipment is in the possession of each team for its own use
ARRL Lab tools Available for Team Loan
| Description | Purpose | Number Available |
| Radar Engineering RE-240 | Power Line Noise detection including VHF yagi | 1 |
| MFJ 5008 Untrasonic detector and dish | Power Line Noise location | 1 |
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These tools may be loaned on a case basis and for a defined period of time.
Division Tools Available for Team Loan as Needed
| Description | Purpose | Number |
| Radar Engineering RE243 and VHF yagi antenna | Power line noise | 1 |
| RF Sniffer RE245 | RFI detection in the home | 1 |
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These tools are available as needed for a team to temporarily upgrade its detection capability
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