MILITARY COLLECTOR GROUP POST, APR.1/98 INDEX: ANNOUNCEMENTS; DATING EQUIPMENT; Input From Tom Norris, & Pete McCollum. FREE TO GOOD HOME, Well Almost; MEMBERS WRITE; HUMOR; *********************************************** ANNOUNCEMENTS; Member Expelled, Very sorrily, we've lost a third person from our group due to his less than acceptable business practices. The last transgression, and the last straw, was to acquire the last remaining PRC-64 from the group project when he already had two. And this under completely false pretenses, and depriving another group member who had no example at all from having one. Among other reports were one case where legal action was required to force compliance with a purchase, a couple conserning his badgering without foundation of other group members in regard to acquiring their equipment. This had been going on for six months, and every benefit of doubt was afforded him. I am most distressed to have brought him among you. *********************************************** DATING EQUIPMENT; Input From Tom Norris, & Pete McCollum. Hi Dennis, Some other thoughts on dating equipment: I was recently looking for ways to date the RS-1, and I hit upon this: The 1L6 tube used in the RR-2 receiver was not introduced until April 1949, so that makes 1950 seem like a possible first-year for the RR-2. Along the same lines: the 2E26 was March 1946, and the 0B2 was May 1945. Another similar approach I have taken is to examine the components in some actual units - some parts have date codes. Example: I have an 'unused' RT-3, serial #6487, with tubes dated early 1964. Since the unit is unused, I'm assuming that the tubes are original. Since 6487 seems to be one of the highest numbers seen, I'm assuming that production of the RT-3 may have stopped in the 1964/1965 time frame. I have an early-production RT-3, but the tubes are clearly replacements. In the RS-1 series equipment, the tubes seem to be the *only* parts that are dated. I didn't find date codes on any other part. Meanwhile, the GRC-109 stuff has other dated parts (such as the large caps in the P.S.) - I assume that the Army didn't feel the need to sanitize the parts, and they were putting 'standard info' on the ID plate anyway. PP-2685 #88 has caps dated 1961. The tube-dating info comes from Ludwell Sibley's book "Tube Lore". In addition to mentioning the introduction date of many tubes, he also gives some info on how to interpret the date code markings. Pete mccollum@ssdevo.ENET.dec.com ed) Thats some fine input for generalizing dates, especialy if nothing at all is known, and this is often the case. But who knows how long some parts sat on shelves either in the supplier or manufacturer's wharehouse? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > The worst way of determining a date, is by looking in the various >equipment list of the time. I/E the TM11-487 series, SIG-3, 5, FM24 >series, etc. As we all know, the information contained in these was very >often obsolete before these publications were printed, and long discarded >equipment was still listed many years after it's disappearance. Case in point -- the current ( 1994?) FM 24-24 still lists the GRC-109, the GRC-106 the PRC-25 and the PRC-47. ( I think I have seen the -106 in use by TN NG units recently ) Go back a few years to 83 and you still get the GRC-19, the GRC-9 and the ARN-30. The 1977 issue lists the PRC-64, FRC-93, GRC-41/GRC-26/MRR-8/MRT-9, the ARC-45, ARC-60, and 618T. In the early 80's some NG units were still using the GRC-19 and -46 sets that I know of. So perhaps the units were still listed for reference for those personnel assigned to "backwater" units still using older gear. Dunno. Heck some units in the Tennessee ANG still use VRC-12 sets in many of their vehicles, though they are being replaced by SINCGARS sets such as the VRC-89. I think they have had the PRC-119 manpack SINCGARS set for a while though they still have many PRC-77's in use. Interestingly, the PRC-77 was still being made by NAPCO and B&W as late as 94 or so Speaking of SINCGARS, what is the designation for the "newer" of the family, it is a radio about the size of the PRC-128. Just my 2 cents. Tom Norris badger@telalink.net ed) Many of the radios you list, at time frame/publication, were still either in use, or stocked up in major quantities as part of our strategic reserve. Congress, around 1985 mandated that the military get rid of a bunch of the junk they'd been hording since the 50's. This resulted in several batches of PRC-8,9,10's, some T-195/R-392s, and the first batch of GRC-109 stuff(all transmitters). But I beleive these were really just some token efforts to show good faith. Real quantities wouldn't be liquidated for another couple years. And some radios have yet to see any large scale disposal(like the PRC-25/77, 64 etc). Some justification of this practice might be seen in examples that manifest themselves during Desert Storm, where sufficient quantities of VRC-12s couldn't be had, so orders of new equipment were procured from Israel. Also problems with HF equipment, and conditions, pressed into service older generation equipment. In 1980 when I was separated from service, I was still using as mainstay equipment, such things as the FRC-93(Collins KWM-2A), PRC-25, 41, VRC-12, some real shit radios like the URC-9, SRC-20, 21, and some R-390s were still in use(I never saw a PRC-77!). I don't think the PRC-77 will disappear for many years to come, at last count, it was in use by at least 40 different countries, and versions were being manufactured in about 12. There are still many National Guard units that still have a PRC-25 or two stuffed away in a closet. I know this for sure, two years ago I got a frantic call from a Kansas National Guard NCO, he had been charged with inventory, and was astatic that they didn't have their total count of batteries for their PRC-25, or DR-8 wire spools for their TA-312, I sent him a box of dead batteries, and a couple spools, for which the ass hole never bothered to pay the postage. Large scale DRMO dumping began for the following, GRC-109/RS-1, first lots around 1984, the last 1994 KWM-2A, 1990(Tucker had them for $250.00) PRT-4/PRR-9, 1989 GRC-106, Summer 1996, and then only the RTTY stations(GRC-122/142), this because TTY had been repaced by packet. 1997 began the large scale dumping of all versions, which is not over with yet(but we're lucky to see any that haven't been modifiad with a dozer). URC-32(KWT-6), 1985 618T, 1985 PRC-47, 1989(Tartan was selling them for $65.00, including shipping) PRC-90, about 1992 PRC-77, VRC-12, dumping began early last year, with nearly all examples being torched. Regard the current PRC-128 sized SINCGARS radio, your guess is as good as mine. Motorola, Harris, and Magnavox all have entries in the field, I don't know if any one has been chosen. The PRC-119 is by all user accounts an over complicated peisa shit! *********************************************** FREE TO GOOD HOME, Well Almost; Tried to give away most of this stuff last summer, but no takers. Will try a different strategy this time. Of course if yer dumb enough to wanna trade for any of this crap, I'd love to oblige you. Figure postage extra on everything. Dennis GE Twins, early coffin style transmitter and receiver. Will work 6 meters, pair of 807 outputs. $25.00 pair, 2 pair avail.(realy good shape) URC-4;121.5 & 243mc,AM/MCW,hand held transceiver.Familiar rabbit eared downed airmans radio,intered service approx 1950.Was the second set of It's type that could be held & operated with one hand (the first was CRC-7). OD,W/battery cable,GD cond NCHKD,$15.00(if ya want a real squirrely radio ta hang on the wall, this is it!) I always take one of these with me to put on display, it draws a lot of attention, and if it gets screwed up, who gives a shit! DAMN SHAME COLLINS HAD TA WAIST ALL THAT TIME AND EXPENCE ON THIS AIRCRAFT CRAP! 17L4;Collins VHF aircraft transmitter,$15.00 51Y-3;Collins ADF receiver,exc.cond,$15.00 51X-1D;Collins VHF aircraft receiver,$15.00 ARC-38/RT-311;Collins 618S-1, 2-25mc,100w,AM/CW,aircraft transceiver, VG cond nchkd. ARC-38A/RT-594;As above except government converted to SSB.W/man, CPC-1 contr head,conn,DY-118 dyno. VG cond nchkd. Take both the ARC-38 & 38A, and all their crap. $150.00(modules interchange). Yes ya gotta take it all. 618T;Collins,2-30mc,synthesized,500w,AM/SSB aircraft(ARC-102)trans- ceiver,also used in FAC vehicles(MRC-108).The Standard of compari- son for over 25 years. Remains in service today with many foreign countries & airlines.All are missing the side covers.GD cond NCHKD. Take them all for $225.00 BC-357M;aircraft beacon receiver,gd cond,$10.00 BC-639;100-156mc,AM,rec,comp to BC-640 trans.Used for ground contr of fighter aircraft. #1,OD green,broken meter glass,HB pwr sup mntd inside,reported to work.Missing data plt.Gd cond nchkd.$18.00 #2,Grey,broken meter glass,may have mods,missing data plt(may have found).$18.00 BC-733;Aircraft Blind landing receiver.Ops 108.3-110.3mc AM,on 6 Xtal Control Channels.GD cond NCHKD,$15.00,3 avail, take um all-$38.00 BC-1206;mini aircraft beacon rec,200-400kc cont tune, used in most small aircraft WW-II. 3 avail cond varie,$10.00.Take um all-$20.00 BC-1255;70-150mc mini port rec by RL Drake.Regen set ops from inter batts.6"square.This the earliest thing I've ever seen made by Drake!VG cond nchkd.$15.00. ARC-3/R-77A;receiver,late WW-II,VHF AM Xtal control.GD cond NCHKD $15.00 ARC-3/T-67;companian transmitter to above.GD cond nchkd,$15.00. ARN-21/RT-220;Use unknown,FR-GD cond.$15.00 UPX-7;Simi to APX-6 IFF transponder,w/C-744 control head.GD cond NCHKD $20.00(just more aircraft shit to me! and it's taken up room that good green stuff could be in!) R-1861/FSS-9(V), and ID-9121, were used with some kinda infrared security system, I got a bunch of um, some new. $8.00 pair, or 2 pair $14.00, or 4 pair $20.00, then you can figger um out. Been trippin over this box-o-crap long enough! BC-624 or BC-625;Trans/Rec Part of SCR-522 VHF aircraft radio system. FR cond, $15.00ea.several pair avail, parts units $10.00 several avail.(some more aircraft shit that ya just can't give away!) DAE;WW-II,Navy,RDF rec,built by Radio Marine.Tunes 200-2000kc,am/cw.No cab,dial window yellowed,110vac ops.VG-cond nchkd $30.00 C-1123/GRC-26,remote contr/juction box for T-368 & late BC-610's.controls trans two recrs & TTY equip.$15.00.2 avail,(I paid a chunk for these damn things!, Why? Shit if I know!) C-1474/GRC,remote contr/junction box for T-368 or BC-610.$8.00.2 avail C-847,contr head/spkr for VRC-19 family radios,w/cable.$10.00, 2 avail (they got a great speaker, and grill in um) CFL-23285,control head for Navy MN transceiver,FR cond.$5.00 CD-53142,line filter unit for DAS-3 receiver,new in box,$5.00 PP-1398,28vdc pwr sup for ARR-39A,vg cond NCHKD.$10.00 ARC-27,28vdc dyno for ARC-27,NIB,$8.00 RA-62,110vac pwr sup for grnd use of SCR-522.Very dirty but works.$17.00,2 avail RA-67,rectifiar unit,provides 110vac & dc for TTY equipment,exc cond, $10.00 SA-281,Rotory inverter,24-30vdc/6-10amps to 125vac/450cps,$10.00 D-500SAN,AC voltage regulator,input 95-130v,output 110vac/400cps,$7.00 413F-1,Collins Winged,rack mnt pwr sup,use unknown,blk crnkl,VG cond $40.00. Don't know what the hell it goes to, but that's what I gave for it, drove 175 miles and wasn't commin home empty handed. BC-367,interphone box used in early WW-II armored vehicals,will need on/off switch & fuse holders replaced. $10.00 BC-645;Part of SCR-515,Late WW-II,airborn transceiver/transponder IFF 460-490mc,same as Navy ABA. #1 exc cond still mounted to shipping board,$25.00. #2 New in Box.$30.00, take um both-$45.00 ABA-1;WW-II,Navy,transceiver 460-490mc,airborne IFF transponder,same as BC-645/SCR-515(also avail).W/dyno pwr sup.VG-EXC cond nchkd. Dyno avail.$25.00 LS-6C,WW-II vintage megaphone/PA system,includeds LS-6C hand held horn/mic,T-36 hand mic,CS-91C carry case(pr-fr cond),M-230 tripod,Phila 43.GD-VG cond NCHKD,$45.00 BC-1000;First FM handie talkie.Normally ops 40-48mc,these old convers- ions to 6 mtrs,cover 50-54mc on top end of dial.SO-239 replacing #2 phone jack,All panel covers removed.2 avail,Gd cond nchkd but can.$25.00ea. take um both-$40.00 BC-1303,contr for SCR-522.FR cond.$7.00 BC-1306;rec section only. No cab avail comp & Vg-Exc $15.00.2 avail IC/FCA-1M,shipboard audio amp,pair 6L6 output,FR cond. $9.00 TYPE 105 mod 4A,Northern Radio FSK exiter keyer,3 xtal contr freqs 2-32mc,2E26 output,w/type 10-3 mod 1 adapter for local or remote freq contr.$15.00 TT-76/GGC,teletype reperf/transmitter,w/all cables.VG-EXC cond. Free but gotta come get it. Got about three of um. CV-186/GRC,FSK converter for BC-610,by Hallicrafters.FR cond. Free, come and get it! Pilots cockpit lights,WW-II,various types & conditions,4ea,all,$20.00 SB-22/PT,Mini field portable telephone switch board w/headset, VG cond, $68.00, 2 avail(why the hell did I buy these things?) H-63, headphones only, 500ohm, may need clean up or repair.$3.00ea, got a bunch of them. Boom mics for above,use with same or to repair M-29's.W/JJ-055 $2.00, got a bunch of these too. M-80,500ohm dynamic niose cansceling,U-229 con,used $5.00#, New $8.00.less connector $2.00. (Hang one of these from yer shirt pocket, and look empressive at the next hamfest, can outfit yer whole family.) M-29,carbon mic.U-77-con.used $6.00,unused $9.00(even less useful than the above, how many ya want?) Type U400, Ser.No.15, 813 tube tester by Rad Reg Labs, fr-gd cond, nchkd, $15.00 Pilots High Altitude Bailout oxygen bottle, with canvas bag, $15.00 Large stacks of TTY manuals, .50ea no choise, ya get what ever will fit in the box I pick out, screw with me, & I'll throw in a bunch more, (let that be a lesson to ya!) MD-522A/GRC,FSK modulator/demodulator,solid state.EXC cond NCHKD$50.00. 3 avail. Had ta give a fortune for these damn things too, but I got the one I wanted. Tunning Units for APR-1,4,RDO etc; 8-90mc in case $15.00, 80-300mc $10.00, 2 avail, (Might be a little grungy form storage and neglect.) Gonset GC-105,2 mtr AM,mobile or base transceiver,FR cond,NCHKD $10.00(don't look that good, but got a power supply in it with all kindsa possibilities) PAT-50A;Bendix "Flightweight" vintage mini aircraft VHF transmitter, 5 chan xtal contr,w/mount & modulator.GD cond nchkd,$15.00 NARCO VTR-2A, with power supply/modulator, some kinda aircraft transceiver thing, not very big, so won't cause major bodily harm if ya kick it. $15.00 Swan 350,75-10mtr transceiver,w/ac pwr sup,gd-vg cond chkd,$140.00(took this thing in on trade, felt sorry for the guy, boy was I a dope, it ain't even greeen!) Gonset G-77,160-10 meter mobile or base receiver,w/power supply,& xtal calibrator,GD cond CHKD,$40.00(don't look just perfect, but works real good, and has the universal power supply, if I could find it's twin trans, would keep it.) Bendix Skipper,marine AM transceiver,works 160 or 75mtrs,Plate modulated 6146,6 chan xtal contr,built in BC rec,solid state power sup,rec,& modulator.Ops from 12vdc,cntrls for vol,sqlch,chan,BC tune,ANL.VG cond CHKD.$25.00 RCA,CRM-P8A-25,As above except no sqlch or ANL cntrls,hybrid rec,GD cond CHKD $25.00 Sperti Mod XR-2BS,2 mtr handie,the first ever commercialy made(circa 1949),GD cond NCKD,$20.00(this is realy a neet little thing, but I just gotta draw a line somewhere!) I got some extra Atlas stuff too, gut I'm kinda proud of it. TS-1588/AIC, audio test set, don't know what the hell it's for, but it looks real empressive. $13.00 I-56J,Combination Tester,combines tube tester & VOM in same TV-7 size package,built by Triplett 1943,VG cond NCKD(companion to the Triplett 1175B listed above).$35.00 Tripplett,1175B,Vintage multi purpose portable test set,"All Purpose,All Wave,Tester"combines sig gen 130kc-28mc & VOM,VG cond missing pannel screws,NCHKD,(this is a companion set to the I-56J test set listed above)$20.00 I-95BM,port feild strength meter,100-156mc,w/cover,VG cond nchkd,blk crkl,$15.00 I-130A,WW-II vintage portable sig gen,ops 100-155mc,w/adapter,VG cond, Phila 42,$20.00 Measurements,Mod 111,Xtal calibrator,adjustable outputs of .25,1 & 10mc.Controls for freq PPM,Vol,phones.Small portable set about the size of an old Eico VTVM.VG cond CHKD w/man.$20.00 Heathkit,"Q"meter,mod ?,VG cond NCHKD,$20.00 Sencore,TR-15 transistor checker,VG cond CHKD,$17.00 Systron Donner,101 pulse gen,very small solid state,ops .1kc-10mc,many knobs connectors & gadjets.w/man,VG cond chkd.$85.00(I gave $100 for this thing less the manual, got too many damn gadgets for my feeble mind) Bludworth Depthometer, measured depth in feet and fathoms on a real big meter, surely somebody out there needs ta do that! Got a nice cabinet anyway. $8.00 How many BC-221's can ya use? Bring a Truck! Leggings,WW-II,VG cond,$8.00 BX-32A,wood box to hold 121 FT-243 xtals.Phila 42,$8.00 2 avail CS-137,Xtals storage box,$5.00 CY-684/GR,spares box for various VRC/GRC's,$5.00,3 avail CY-615/GR,cabinet for GRR-5,needs paint,$6.00 CY-1210/U,spares box for various VRC/GRC types,$5.00,2 avail CY-1399,Xtals box for PRC-14,$5.00, MT-1898,mount for R-442.used $10.00,new $18.00@# MT-1029,mount for VRC-12 family or AM-2060 & PRC-25/77.New,18.00 MT-3140,mount for GRC-106,w/some hardware.$18.00 4 avail AB-1089,Tripod adapter base for AB-155,40'antenna mast kit. $9.00, several available. MS-44,extra 5.5'mast sections for above.$7.00,Bent/$5.00(htere piled up here like cord wood, the lawn mower just hate's um) AT-1095,upper fiberglass whip section used with AS-1729(MX-6707)or AT-912(MX-2799) & others,New in package,$10.00, gut a bunch! AS-1320,15ft whip for PRC-47,w/canvas bag,3 sets for $29.00,gotta slug of um MX-2799,base/tuner/spring/mount for AT-912 vehicular 30-76mc antenna, gd cond nchkd,$15.00,4 avail RE-13/ARA-8,Antenna relay used with SCR-522,AN-104,& ARA-8,missing back over,$5.00 CU-2169/GSQ,use unknown,5 panel N connectors,on/off switch,cast alum- inum housing approx 3.5x6x8 including battery box.Appears unused.EXC cond.$7.00. No idea what this thing is either, but it sure looks neet! SC-D-189023,mount for AS-1729(MX-6707)etc.New,$10.00 SC-C-189025,4" spacer for above,holds mnt out away from vehical body.New$5.00, might have a few hundred of these? SC-B-189023,reinforceing back plate for above mounts.New $5.00. Need 20 or 30 of um? EE-8,feild telephones used WW-II till Veitnam, #1,w/nylon(Veitnam issue)bags,canvas straps.Gd cond chkd,$40.00pr #2,one loose FR cond $20.00. #3,w/heavy late WW-II canvas bags,gd cond chkd,$48.00pr #5,w/late WW-II heavy canvas bag,$25.00 manuals avail TA-221/PT,Telephone,Circuit Operators control,P/O SB-22 & SB-86 feild witchboards.contain crank gen,patch & handset connections.GD COND CHKD$15.00,# 2 avail TA-426/GTC,late modle feild or fixed telephone,Touch tone key pad,w/hard over,VG cond nchkd.$20.00 C-435/GRC,Duplex & retrans contr for RT-68 family transceivers.$8.00.5 avail C-375/VRC,Radio & interphone contr box for 50's vintage equip.$8.00# C-433/GRC,Part of GRA-6,remote control.$10.00.4 avail,# C-434/GRC,Part of GRA-6,local control.$15.00.4 avail,# C-2298/VRC,Intercommunications contr box used with late mod equip, unused,$10.00,2 avail AM-1780/VRC,Interphone amplifiar & control box used with late model equipment,unused,$18.00 PP-112,24vdc pwr sup for RT-66/67/68.Gd cond nchkd but can.$15.00 #several avail(they ain't that big, but when ya got a dozen of um, the room starts gettin real small!) PP-3700,110vac pwr sup for PRC-41,clips to bottom of radio replacing battery.VG cond chkd.$20.00(thats half what I gave for it a couple years ago) MX-7777/VRC,24vdc surge supressor used with all late model equip.unused,$10.00,2 avail PARTS: Lots, and LOTS of modules for VRC-19 series radios, don't count on gettin any tubes, tell me what ya need, you can have it! RBZ, insides might be good, outside REALY BAD. $7.00, 2 avail BC-1306, transmitter sections, 2ea, between the two, ya can make on good one, but ya still won't have the grill. $20.00 BC-603 receiver, preaty nasty shape, but not hopeless, $13.00 ARC-5 trans, 3-4mc, stripped but still has the roller inductor, air caps, and all front panel stuff. $11.00 BC-229, still has 3ea VT-49, VT-37, and VT-38. $12.00 BC-230, Has 2ea VT-25, no meter. $10.00 BC-222;The Army's"first Handie Talkie".Interred service 1935 & contin- ued to serve in early WW-II Pacific conflicts.Transceives 27-52mc, AM,750mw. Mods started, includes a bunch of parts floatin around in it.,$15.00 RU-19, no tubes, $7.00 BC-654, rec section, might even work, but looks like shit, been mounted in some damn aircraft type equipment box, and 110vac sup added. $15.00 PP-4127B, battery charger, missing meters, and has no cabinet, lotsa goodies inside, $8.00. BC-610 tuning units, might need repair, got lotsa good parts or the Hallicrafters knobs, TU-4, TU-52, two others can't find the number on, $5.00ea Many tons of other obstical course material around here too, will include each item here the next time I trip over it! Didn't even get into the old bus ta see what was in there. Nor list the realy good stuff thats been layin in the yard fer a couple years. Got a truck? How bought a trailer? Bring it up, I'll fill it, no charge! PLEASE, I'M DESPARATE! Dennis Starks; MILITARY RADIO COLLECTOR/HISTORIAN military-radio-guy@juno.com *********************************************** HUMOR; A man goes to the doctor with a long history of migraine headaches. When the doctor does his history and physical, he discovers that the poor guy has tried practically every therapy known to man for his migraines and still there is no improvement. "Listen," says the doc, "I have migraines, too and the advice I'm going to give you isn't really anything I learned in medical school, but it's advice that I've gotten from my own experience. When I have a migraine, I go home, get in a nice hot bathtub, and soak for a while. Then I have my wife sponge me off with the hottest water I can stand, especially around the forehead. This helps a little. Then I get out of the tub, take her into the bedroom, and even if my head is killing me, I force myself to have sex with her. Almost always, the headache is immediately gone. Now, give it a try, and come back and see me in six weeks." Six weeks later, the patient returns with a big grin. "Doc! I took your advice and it works! It REALLY WORKS! I've had migraines for 17 years and this is the FIRST time anyone has ever helped me!" "Well," says the physician, "I'm glad I could help." "By the way, Doc," the patient adds, "You have a REALLY nice house." ----------------------------------------------------------------- Did you hear that a local hospital has decided to name one of the hospital wings in honor of downhill skier Picabo Street? It's going to be called Picabo ICU. ----------------------------------------------------------------- A traveling salesman once stopped along a deserted stretch of road at a monastery. He was hungry and a sign outside the monastary read "Friday Night -- Fish and Chips Dinner". Since it was Friday night and since he was hungry, he went in to try the food. When he went in, he found that many others were there also. This monastary had quite a reputation for its excellent fish and chips. Well, very soon the meal was brought out and put before him. He began to eat and was quickly amazed at how great the food was. He devoured his meal in minutes and then ordered more. After he was finally through, he asked the waiter if he could meet the cook. The salesman had to thank him for such an excellent meal. The waiter agreed, and led the man into the kitchen and introduced him to the cook. The salesman began to commend the cook's great ability to cook fish and chips, when the cook interrupted. "Wait a minute, wait a minute. I am only the fish friar. The chip monk is over there." ----------------------------------------------------------------- THE BOSS ASKED FOR A LETTER DESCRIBING BOB SMITH: Bob Smith, my assistant programmer, can always be found hard at work in his cubicle. Bob works independently, without wasting company time talking to colleagues. Bob never thinks twice about assisting fellow employees, and he always finishes given assignments on time. Often Bob takes extended measures to complete his work, sometimes skipping coffee breaks. Bob is a dedicated individual who has absolutely no vanity in spite of his high accomplishments and profound knowledge in his field. I firmly believe that Bob can be classed as a high-calibre employee, the type which cannot be dispensed with. Consequently, I duly recommend that Bob be promoted to executive management, and a proposal will be executed as soon as possible. Sd/- Project Leader A MEMO WAS SOON SENT FOLLOWING THE LETTER: That idiot was reading over my shoulder while I wrote the report sent to you earlier today. Kindly read only the odd numbered lines (1, 3, 5, ...) for my true assessment of him. Regards - ----------------------------------------------------------------- More Blondes . . . What did the blonde say when she saw the sign in front of the YMCA? "Look! they spelled MACYS wrong. Hear about the blonde that got an AM radio? It took her a month to realize she could play it at night. What happened to the blonde ice hockey team? They drowned in Spring training. Why do blondes like lightning? They think someone is taking their picture. Why did the blonde scale the chain-link fence? To see what was on the other side. How do you make a blonde laugh on Saturday? Tell her a joke on Wednesday. ----------------------------------------------------------------- *All about the Van Gogh Family His obnoxious brother.........................................Please Gogh His dizzy aunt.................................................VertiGogh The brother who ate prunes................................Gotta Gogh The brother who worked at a convenience store....Stopn Gogh The grandfather from Yugoslavia..........................U Gogh The brother who bleached his clothes white..........Hue Gogh The cousin from Illinois.......................................Chica Gogh His magician uncle...................................WherediddyGogh His Mexican cousin....................................Amee Gogh The Mexican cousin's American half brother.......Grin Gogh The nephew who drove a stage coach...............Wellsfar Gogh The constipated uncle..........................................Cant Gogh The ballroom dancing aunt...................................Tan Gogh The bird lover uncle............................................Flamin Gogh His nephew psychoanalyst....................................E Gogh The fruit loving cousin........................................Man Gogh An aunt who taught positive thinking....................Wayto Gogh The little bouncy nephew....................................Poe Gogh A sister who loved disco....................................Go Gogh His niece who travels the country in a van.......Winnie Bay Gogh His border-crossing guard uncle...........M. Barr Gogh *********************************************** (The preceding was a product of the"Military Collector Group Post", an international email magazine dedicated to the preservation of history and the equipment that made it. Unlimited circulation of this material is authorized so long as the proper credits to the original authors, and publisher are included. For more information conserning this group contact Dennis Starks at, military-radio-guy@juno.com) ***********************************************