[Milsurplus] Mars Electronics

[C.Whitaker]

de WB2CPN
There was a time when a lot of "manufacturers" suddenly
appeared on Long Island.  None stayed very long.
MARS was a play on the name of the quasi-military MARS
group, where I've been a member for a long time.
As I understand, the equipment could have a military contract
number on it, and wiped off.
There was also a time when a lot of equipment found a new
home in the Middle East, and by some sneaky routes.
73  Clete
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On 3/28/2013 6:34 PM, Nick England wrote:
> Hi gang - has anyone ever seen any Mars Electronics equipment? Or info
> about them?
> http://www.navy-radio.com/misc/mars/mars-ad-6311.JPG
> I have what I suspect is the world's largest collection (2 items)
> One is an AN/FRT-17 transmitter for which I have a manual.
> The other is the Mars equivalent to the CV-157 SSB converter for which
> I would love to find a manual. It is certainly built like mil gear but
> I haven't ever come across evidence that it had an AN/ number.
> I know Mars was formed from the remains of Crosby-Teletronics, but
> have no idea how many of these gadgets they may have actually built.
> cheers,
> Nick
> www.navy-radio.com
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