[ICOM] Repair an IC-781?

[Mike McCarthy, W1NR]

Also, a great deal of the parts in the 781 are obsolete and nearly 
impossible to obtain. This discourages repair shops because the time it 
takes just to locate a replacement part can far exceed the diagnosis and 
repair time.

73 de Mike, W1NR

On 02/22/2012 12:17 PM, Larry Young wrote:
> Hello All: I believe there is a teachable moment to be learned regarding the higher powered heavier radios, mostly with built in power supplies. As we are observing, there is some added degree of difficulty in finding someone to service them. Also because of their size and weight, the cost of shipping more increasingly becomes a factor. I also believe Icom East does not accept the heavier equipment for repair. I personally believe if one intends to keep their equipment for a longer period of time, they may want to factor in the additional cost of maintenance&  shipment as their equipment  ages.
> Larry K4LXV
>
> --- On Wed, 2/22/12, Mike Olbrisch<mike-2007 at elp.rr.com>  wrote:
>
> From: Mike Olbrisch<mike-2007 at elp.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [ICOM] Repair an IC-781?
> To: "'ICOM Reflector'"<icom at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 11:57 AM
>
> Well - I knew MTS didn't take in the 781.  Add HamRepair in Dallas, they too
> will not take the 781.  Waiting for replies from others now.
>
> Mike - KD9KC.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
> Behalf Of Mike Olbrisch
> Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 7:04 PM
> To: 'ICOM Reflector'
> Subject: [ICOM] Repair an IC-781?
>
> While away at a dog show a few weeks ago my IC-781
>
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