On Tuesday November 18th Club President, Gary McElroy N6BLU, finalized the donation and took possession of the Bandon CERT trailer from the Bandon Rural Fire Protection District. This donation was put forward in early July 2025, with the assistance of club members Dick & Grace Horning KI7NDL & KI7NDO.
After reaching out to Bandon RFPD Fire Chief Nick Siewell, the wheels were put in motion. After confirming legalities for a 501(c)3 transfer, an agreement between the CCRC and Bandon RFPD to transfer title to the CCRC was worked out. Soon after It was learned that the radio equipment, generator, push up masts, solar panels, and antennas that were purchased for CERT by the City of Bandon over it’s tenure may also be included in the Donation.
Thanks to Interim Bandon RFPD Chief / Bandon Public Works Supervisor Tim Lakey, and Bandon City Manager Torrey Contreras, the donation was put on the agenda for Monday November 3rd, 2025. The Bandon City Council voted unanimously to donate the radio equipment and contents of the trailer to the CCRC.
The CCRC has plans to transform this trailer and equipment into a multi operator communications platform to be utilized for the promotion of amateur radio and assist with communications during times of crisis or disaster.
Coos County Radio Club 
This is awesome, Gary. The hours and patience behind the scene pays off for the club, but also the community if / when the SHTF.
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