[Qcwa] MARS in the 50s

[Lee and Charlie Manning]

As one who is getting involved with our local Red Cross Disaster Team, can
anyone tell me whether the Red Cross qualifies for any surplus equipment;
or, suggest how we might go about getting donations of equipment?
Thanks,  Lee   (AK7T)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Norm Gertz" <k1aa@fairwinds.net>
To: <qcwa@mailman.qth.net>; <QCWA@febo.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2002 5:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Qcwa] MARS in the 50s


> Those days are not completely gone......the surplus disposal activity at
> Patrick AFB still has R390 and lots of Collins 618T.  I dont think they
will
> ever run out of tubes still in the boxes.
> It is my understanding that prior to the sale that any kind of government
> activity federal, state or city may obtain the material for only a service
> fee.
>
> 73    Norm    K1AA
>