[Elecraft] RE:MARS

[Thom LaCosta]

On Fri, 11 May 2007,  wrote:

>
>
> I sure hope Elecraft allows thier K-3 to operate on MARS frequencies.
> Without this capability, I won't/can't  consider owning a K-3.  I am the
> Air Force Region 4 MARS Director and none of the 250 members in my region
> could use Elecraft without this capability.

I remember trying to find out what frequencies the various MARS programs used in 
order to determine if I could use the K2 to checkit.  My emails explained why I 
was asking.

Army Mars never answered

AirForce Mars told me they couldn't give me the frequencies due to security,
but impressed on me that in order to join I had to have equipment that would
operate on their frequencies.

Navy MARS not only wouldn't give me the information, but told me I needed a 
modern radio, not some kit, since they did a lot of digital.

It's hard to know if the radio you purchase will operate on the secret 
frequencies that you can't learn cause you're not a member and you can't join 
cause you don't know if your rig will operate where no one can tell you it 
should.

"I'm from the Gubmint, and I'm here to help you."

73,Thom-k3hrn
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