Through the efforts of PAARA member Bob Korte, KD6KYT,
PAARA is the recipient of a large, dual-axel utility trailer that is
almost perfect to be made into a tower trailer. Bob came across the
information through his confidential sources and immediately
acted on the tip that AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) was planning
on selling off some of their surplus equipment.

He met with Lance Taylor, the Manager of the Reclaim Department
of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., and convinced him that
PAARA could really use that equipment for our field day and
emergency communications activities. Bob contacted the PAARA
Secretary, Terry Finn, AF6TF, and the PAARA Treasurer, Ron
Chester, W6AZ, who both immediately contacted Lance Taylor
by e-mail. They provided the requisite information for AMD and
within days we became the new owners of a 1984 custom-built
utility trailer.

This particular trailer had been used by AMD to carry a large
water tank to their various facilities for specific assignments.
Since AMD no longer required it, they were simply going to dispose
of it through a used-vehicle auction. Bob was instrumental in
obtaining this new piece of equipment for PAARA and we commend
him for his actions.

Unfortunately, AMD could not find the DMV certificate of
ownership (pink slip) for this trailer, although they had the annual
license plate registrations & insurance cards going back for years.
Not to worry though, as your extremely talented PAARA Board of
Directors has ways of cutting through the red tape and getting
things done. By the time this trailer is ready for Field Day, we
should have the proper DMV paperwork completed so that
PAARA can claim legal ownership of yet another piece of handy
equipment.

Now, we just require a few talented PAARA members to design
and build the adjustable antenna tower that needs to be installed
on the trailer. So, the handy persons among us may now come
forth and volunteer for yet another exciting PAARA project.

~Terry Finn. AF6TF.