[1000mp] Yeasu Service ?

[Tom Homewood]

I had this same problem, at least from the description. Take a look at this

http://www.va3cr.net/settings%20and%20troubleshooting/vco%20problems%20and%2
0lost%20frequencies.html


Good luck.

Tom, W1TO

----- Original Message -----



From: "bill ballantine" <k3fmq@fast.net>
To: <1000mp@mailman.qth.net>; <geovincent@aol.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 11:43 AM
Subject: Re: [1000mp] Yeasu Service ?


> George,
>
> I called Yaesu at 714-827-7600 on Friday, March 28. I had no problem
reaching
> customer service and, at my request, was forwarded to a service tech.
>
> The problem with my MP is that it won't receive or transmit on 20 and 30.
The
> sub-VFO works, but all other functions don't. The tech could not recall
having
> previously dealt with this problem and did not give me a cost estimate. He
did,
> however, estimate a turnaround time of 3 - 4 weeks.
>
> I don't think it's necessary to call before sending the radio. However,
based
> on my experience, I'd recommend calling. The tech with whom I spoke was
> courteous, professional, and spent some time helping me diagnose the
problem.
> He told me to " double box " the radio (ship it in its original 2
cartons).
>
> Good luck with your repair.  73, Bill, K3FMQ, Pipersville, PA
>
> Geovincent@aol.com wrote:
>
> > Do I need to reinvent the wheel or does someone already have the correct
> > working phone number for Yaesu Repair?
> >
> > I need to send my plain vanilla FT-1000MP back for service with no
audio.
> > This is the first time that I have sent it back to Yaesu. I need help
with
> > the following questions:
> > 1. Do I need to contact them first before sending it back?
> > 2. What is the correct phone number to contact them?
> > 3. If I send it back in the original boxes, will I get the same boxes
back?
> > 4. What is the approximate turn around time?
> > 5. What is the approximate cost?
> >
> > 73,
> > George K3GV
> >
> > DX: Long may it live !
> >
> > If it isn't LOGic, then it isn't LOGging
> >
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