[SMCARA] father was a ham operator

[petebutt at comfac.com]

Margaret,

  First, let me pass my condolences on the passing of your father.  It is
never easy when one of your parents dies and even harder when there are
a number of actions that must be taken to close out an estate, etc.

  While the majority of the folks on this mailing list reside in southern
Maryland, I am certain that we should be able to get one of our members
to assist you in determing 1) what you have;  2) assign a fair value to
each item and 3) assist you in determining the most effective way to
dispose of (sell) each item.  Ultimately, the proceeds will go to you
(or the estate).  Although most every ham radio operator has a
collection of a lot of 'stuff' that, in many cases, has little economic
value (e.g., old parts, wire, connectors, magazines, etc.), what we
don't want to have happen is for someone to just come in and offer you
$50 for it all when selected pieces of equipment might have a higher
value.  The objective is to ensure that you receive at least a fair
market value for the equipment.

  I am generally more available in the evenings but feel free to call me
at work at 301-342-1354 during the day or at home at 301-862-2214 and we
can discuss a plan to get you some assistance in the disposition of your
Dad's equipment.

  Vr, Pete Butt (WA3UMY)
      President, St. Mary's County (MD) Amateur Radio Association



> I am the daughter of a Baltimore ham operator. My Dad died in May. K3KPK
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> there anyone in the Baltimore area that might be a contact to come and see
> my Dad's equipment? I am sure someone may be interested in what he had.
> Thanks Margaret
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