[1000mp] Intermittent Sensitivity on 17 Meters

[J. C. Mc Laughlin]

The McLaughlin family/clan found it life-saving to leave Scotland after the 
debacle of 1746 because our neighbors - the Campbell - sided with the 
English.   Byron performed first class work on my 2001 MKV when its display 
finally died.  On return, it was better than when new.  Do have him perform 
all of the improvements in addition to taking care of your specific issue.

73,  Mac  N8TT

-----Original Message----- 
From: Roy Westra
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 7:15 PM
To: All about Yaesu 1000mp
Subject: Re: [1000mp] Intermittent Sensitivity on 17 Meters

Yup Byron is the man, reasonable prices and quick turn around, I had to send
my Mark V back a second time for replacement of the finals, turned out my
Palstar antenna tuner had a bad board and burned out those expensive 200
watt finals a second time. Byron fixed for the cost of the finals and free
labor, where else are you going to find that?

On Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 3:53 PM, Barrie Smith <barrie at centric.net> wrote:

> I can certaily second Chuck's comments below.
>
> I recently had my MKV repaired by Byron.  It came back much sooner than I
> expected, and hears better than when it was new.
>
> 73, Barrie, W7ALW
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chuck Lewis" <clewis at knology.net>
> To: "All about Yaesu 1000mp" <1000mp at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 2:19 PM
> Subject: Re: [1000mp] Intermittent Sensitivity on 17 Meters
>
>
> > Randy,
> >
> > I had the same issue with mine. It seems there are several relays that
> > could be involved, and some non-relay problems, too. After much internal
> > torment (I have ALWAYS repaired my own gear), I sent it off to Byron
> > Campbell, WA4GEG, in Tennessee. I have not regretted that decision. He
> has
> > a standard repair/refurb package that includes replacement of several of
> > the high failure rate relays, a thorough alignment and a few mods he has
> > developed. Byron has a very strong following of satisfied customers
> > (search the web under his name), and is fast and thorough. Because he
> > limits his work to FT-1000s, he can concentrate on one radio's
> > idiosyncrasies, and find faults quickly. Check his website:
> >  http://www.hamradiobug.com/
> >
> > It's worthwhile to send him an email outlining your issues; he'll get
> back
> > quickly. But his schedule is usually loaded, so don't expect to get a
> slot
> > for a few weeks. He'll tell you when (and how) to send it, so you're
> > without the radio for a minimum time. In my case I had a cracked trace 
> > in
> > one of the boards. He found it and fixed it with very little added cost
> > beyond the standard charge. I would still be hunting it down!
> >
> > My radio came back better aligned that when it was new! If I had to make
> > this decision again, it would be a no-brainer!
> >
> > Good Luck & 73,
> > Chuck, N4NM
> >

J. C. Mc Laughlin
Michigan U.S.A.
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