[GreenKeys] They're Back - UGC-136 surplus batch

[John Hargett]

So had a chance today (07/14/2025) after work to go thru most of the 
boxes Jon N5MHI came out to give a hand. Did not open all, just picked a 
random few, mainly ones on a pallet that had loose tape or was already 
open.   Four  of the boxes that came in were already open and missing 
some of the packing material, so those will be held for local pick up 
only.  We have a mix of what appears to be NOS , factory sealed and 
units that went thru the repair facility and had items that were in need 
of replacement taken care of.    So far they all look to be in excellent 
condition.

     I will end up re-taping  a lot of the boxes to be sure that they do 
not come open in transit, and possibly add some carton strapping to them 
to help reinforce the boxes.  the tape that is on all of them is either 
paper or a mil grade "duct" tape, all which is kind of brittle, 
1992-1998+/- vintage.  the ones we looked at are packed very well, using 
expanding foam and plastic liner and the units themselves are sealed in 
a silver static vacuum bag. The only ones that were not in a  silver 
vacuum bag were the 2 that GOVPLANET had out for pics.

     I will try to update the list tomorrow, has been a long day today. 
We have had more request than machines,  Hopefully we can get one to all 
those I have on the list so far.  Have had still interest in these as  
of today with a few new emails .  It will be the next box up that goes 
out to each member, so no ability to request one box over the other is 
not a choice.


  I feel the easiest way for me would be for each member to take care of 
shipping from their end and send me the  label to put on the box, that 
way it keeps my cost down and less transfer of money. We have FedEx by 
every day picking up, we dont use UPS that often so  they wont pick up , 
but I drive by a UPS store every day so could drop off if that is 
preferred.  Have not inquired about a price to ship a pallet to another 
location to be re-distributed, limited to six machines on a pallet due 
to their size and std pallet sizing.

  Will put my paypal and venmo info in the next email, or if you prefer, 
sending a check is ok, but will not ship till check clears.  Like I 
mentioned the current cost per unit is just under $80.00, so that or 
anything over is fine.  Not looking to make money on this, just to  
recover my cost and save them from the landfill. My address is good on QRZ.



     Some pics of the unboxing and pallets at this link 
https://photos.app.goo.gl/FkwtBgvXvwPTf3mY9


John Hargett
   KG5YLG
   



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