Tom Francis wrote:
>
> Greetings and felicitations
>
> Someone mentioned to me that some
> surplus military radio mast (portable)
> is available - does anyone know the
> source of the mast or where I can obtain
> some?
>
> Thanks...
>
> 73
>
> Tom, NM1Q (tomf@neca.com)
Tom,
We have a Defense Reutilization Management Office DRMO) in Duluth MN,
attached to the Air Guard here. A coworker, who is also in the Comm.
section told me about them acquiring a mast from DRMO which was part of
a Special Forces radio setup. He intends to use it in their deployable
package. He's used it and thinks it's great for his applications. It
has reels like a flyreel for fishing, that winds up the wire for the
antenna. I believe it tears down to a very small package.
I believe DRMO (Headquarters) has a WEB page, however I don't know where
it is. Check your search engines (YAHOO, AltaVista) and you should be
able to find it if it exists. Otherwise, if you have a military
organization near you, contact their Supply folks, they may be able to
help you.
73
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Dick Bodine Amateur Radio Call: WJ0M
Duluth, MN 55804 mailto:rbodine@computerpro.com
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