[ARC5] Command sets in Germany

[Henry Mei'l's]

Hello Peter,

The Command set units I mentioned  (if you've seen my mails on the subject) 
have been re-labelled in German and are not standard US gear
released as surplus - also some front panel controls are nonstandard. It 
seems obvious to me that they were integrated into Bundeswehr (if that's the 
right term) equippage - or at any rate a used by some German- speaking 
military or paramilitary organization. I know that is common practice for 
some NATO and maybe other countries to paint-over US mil radio gear in khaki 
green and other colors.

73 Henry, Cph.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter" <k.malsch at comcast.net>
To: <arc5 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 6:08 AM
Subject: [ARC5] Command sets in Germany


> 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
> KC0DGM
>
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