What you Need A Field Phreaking Kit By Swordkeeper For 31337 Phreaking The Field Phreaking Kit is a neccessity for the serious phreaker. Some so-called phreaks get all of their information, Including codes, from BBS's or off the Net and have an ego big enough to call themselves phreaks (But they are not!). The real phreak acquires knowledge on his own through perseverence and ingenuity. Following is a list of useful items for your Phreaking Kit: o Backpack: Get a nice one to hold all of your materials. o Test Phone: Very Handy. We'll tell you how to get one or make one. o Ratchet Set: Usually, you'll only need 7/16" and 3/8" size ratchets. o Screwdrivers: Get medium and large screwdrivers, and a phillips head. o Wire Cutters: Just in case you want to wipe out some lines. o Pliers: For misc. stuff. o Xacto or Pocket Knife: To strip or cut wires. o Penlight: Nice and small; very useful for night work. o Flashlight: If you need lots of light and have enough room in your pack. o Gloves: Make sure you don't get shocked or leave your fingerprints around. o Pencil and Paper: Write down locations, notes, numbers, etc. Optional materials o Walki-Talkies: For communications when yelling isn't possible or smart. o Battery Operated Camara Flash: Good for flashing in someone's eyes at night (Will blind a telco guy for a few seconds.) o Mace/Dog Repellant: Spray in someone's eyes if they give you trouble. o Smoke Bomb: Helpful to divert attention or scare. [drop in telco car][Mix 3 parts potassium nitrate with 2 parts sugar and melt] o Matches: For smoke bomb or anything that is flammable. o Bandana/Surgical Mask: Manholes are dusty; Wear these for easier breathing. o Marker: Mark your "territory" on phone boxes. o (Can be Fake) Telco ID Card: Will make some people think that you work for telco.(He really does) Organize your kit so you know where everything is and can get something quickly when needed. You don't want to be fumbling for your mace when the gestapo is about to nab you.