[ARC5] Command sets in Germany

[Peter]

Hello everyone,
I grew up in Germany and made contact with the Command set System in my 
teens. Approx 20 miles from my hometown a company had contracts with the 
American Air Force to refurbish Drop Tanks and repair electronic 
equipment. They went out of business and one of the Employees was 
allowed to take the entire inventory of electronic equipment. I believe 
that this was one way American Surplus entered Germany.

The guy lived near my Hometown and when I found out about him selling 
equipment I took my Bicycle and visit him. I was able to purchase 
several Command set transmitters from him. This was the beginning for me 
to collect Command sets. I was only able to start seriously after I
moved to the United States in 1968. At that time fellow hams  would give 
away receivers and transmitters when asked. Today the situation is 
different.
The last two month I spend some time to refurbish / repair / unmodifying 
about 15 receivers. Duplicates went on the sales table at the last 2 ham 
fest. They sold very fast. The better ones are now on display in my 
shop. My goal is to do the same with my collection of Transmitters and 
have them ready by spring next year.

73

Peter
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