[SECC] Emergency Radio

[jpryor@ARCHES.UGA.EDU (Jay Pryor)]

This doesn't have anything to do with contesting, but I'd like the thoughts 
of club members.  What would you choose for an "emergency radio?"   I don't 
have a specific scenario in mind -- but my XYL asked if I had a radio that 
could be used to provide assistance in an emergency, particularly 
terrorist, situation.  I have an HT that needs a new battery, but I'm 
wondering if I should have more?  Is a FT-817 overkill or is 2M enough?  (I 
have a HF radio in my car.)

Thoughts?

Thanks/73,

- Jay, K4OGG