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W4GPL
04-20-2010, 12:16 AM
I have a few pieces of gear that aren't worth the hassle of selling.. but I have no use for. A couple of 2 meter rigs, some meters, some other odds and ends.

I know there were some threads on 'Zed awhile back with some slackers looking for hand outs, but are there any legitimate groups who place gear with the truly down and out? Or disabled?

Yeah, I could sell it, and I might, but I don't want to sell a 2 meter mobile for $50 and then get a PayPal dispute because the volume knob is flaky. I'd rather just find it a good home.

N8YX
04-20-2010, 06:43 AM
Check out WB2JKJ - the "crew at 22". They accept donations and you earn tax deductions in the process.

N9FE
04-20-2010, 07:17 AM
If we are thinking of the same guy. He helps kids and the disabled with the money from the sales.

KC2UGV
04-20-2010, 07:38 AM
Maybe set up a station at a school? I know that's how I got my start in ham radio. One elmer, and 3 students who were hams.

Maybe find a ham who is also a teacher and find out if they might be able to find a home for them?

WØTKX
04-22-2010, 11:53 AM
Boulder Amateur Radio Club... BARCjr is the kids program.

Ellie Van Winkle – NØQCX She rocks, really funny lady. Tell her I sent ya. :mrgreen:

http://www.barcjr.org/ http://www.qsl.net/w0dk/barcjrs.html

http://www.barcjr.org/BARCJr.jpg


The Boulder Amateur Radio Club, Jr. is a 503C(3) organization run by a lot of kids and a few elmers (helpers) to train kids in the technology of communicating by radio. Part of this activity is progress toward a Federal Communications Commission authorized Amateur Radio License.

W4GPL
04-22-2010, 01:58 PM
Ellie Van Winkle – NØQCX She rocks, really funny lady. Tell her I sent ya. :mrgreen: But I generally want people to like me when I first meet them. :neener:

w3bny
04-22-2010, 02:59 PM
If you have an Alpha 8100 you wish to donate to the Lapin Institute of Radio Investigations....lemme know!

suddenseer
04-22-2010, 09:44 PM
These folks like all who can help.......
http://www.handiham.org/