[Premium-Rx] Premium-Rx Digest, Vol 111, Issue 4

[Dan Robinson]

Subsequent checking shows the website does appear to be a dead end,
and the phone number given is disconnected.   Not good.


*Dan Robinson*

*Potomac, MD*
Mobile: (240) 595-9524

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danrobinsondc

On Sat, Feb 6, 2016 at 5:20 PM, <premium-rx-request at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

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>    1. Steve Pappin and PCS Associates (Paolo Viappiani)
>    2. Re: Premium-Rx Digest, Vol 111, Issue 3 (Dan Robinson)
>    3. Re: Steve Pappin and PCS Associates (Charles Steinmetz)
>    4. PCS-Associates (Administrator\jhafele)
>    5. Re: Manual for Collins HF-2050 WTB (VK3XYZ)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2016 21:02:08 +0100
> From: Paolo Viappiani <pviappiani at tin.it>
> To: "premium-rx at mailman.qth.net" <premium-rx at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Premium-Rx] Steve Pappin and PCS Associates
> Message-ID: <38C066F5-F5A5-4A3A-AE8E-9386A98BC085 at tin.it>
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> To: Peter
>
> Hello Peter:
> Thank you very much for your support.
> I agree, Steve is a very kind person and I'm sure he will contact all the
> interested people as soon as he can.
> Nice to meet you, thanks again!
> Paolo
>
>
>
> Inviato da iPhone
>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2016 15:04:54 -0500
> From: Dan Robinson <dxace1 at gmail.com>
> To: PREMIUM-RX <premium-rx at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Premium-Rx] Premium-Rx Digest, Vol 111, Issue 3
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> Following up on this -- I see now that there appears to be a newly-designed
> website,
> saying it is a CLOSED business, appointment only, and gives a phone
> number.  This
> is different from what the site looked like several months ago, so perhaps
> indeed Steve
> was able to turn it over to someone.  Still does not explain unanswered
> emails and
> certainly I would be concerned if my radio was still there and I was
> getting no response.
> Not sure how long benefit of a doubt extends -- clearly if no one answers,
> or returns calls
> to the listed number at this site, that would be cause for concern:
>
> http://www.manta.com/c/mmn9gj0/pcs-associates
>
>
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> > Today's Topics:
> >
> >    1. pcs and wj (steve)
> >    2. Re: WJ-8711A Cosmetics (Eric Cottrell)
> >    3. An Appeal To Steve Pappin:  Where Is My WJ-8711A? (dean bianco)
> >    4. Manual for Collins HF-2050 WTB (Gore, Greg)
> >    5. Re: Manual for Collins HF-2050 WTB (Charles Steinmetz)
> >    6. Steve Pappin and PCS Associates (Paolo Viappiani)
> >    7. Re: Steve Pappin and PCS Associates (Peter Gottlieb)
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2016 17:11:19 +0000
> > From: steve <steve at engineroom.free-online.co.uk>
> > To: Premium-Rx at mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: [Premium-Rx] pcs and wj
> > Message-ID: <56B38637.70506 at engineroom.free-online.co.uk>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
> >
> > Yes real shame pcs is gone. i'm restoring a fully loaded 8718 mfp i'm
> > just beginning to realize how hard it's going to be to get bits and
> > pieces for it unfortunately the isb knob got damaged So i need one of
> > those.i did save the eprom data from u2
> > and u1 so if theres a repository somewhere for valuable stuff like that
> > let me know.
> > Regards
> > Steve
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 2
> > Date: Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:55:17 -0500 (EST)
> > From: "Eric Cottrell" <wb1hbu at runbox.com>
> > To: "premium-rx" <premium-rx at mailman.qth.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Premium-Rx] WJ-8711A Cosmetics
> > Message-ID: <E1aRQvt-0000P0-Sp at rmm6prod02.runbox.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
> >
> > On Thu, 04 Feb 2016 11:36:36 -0500, premium-rx-request at mailman.qth.net
> > wrote:
> >
> >
> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 4
> > > Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2016 16:36:22 +0000 (UTC)
> > > From: William Watson <wwatson5 at sbcglobal.net>
> > > To: Premium Rx <premium-rx at qth.net>
> > > Subject: [Premium-Rx] WJ-8711A Cosmetics
> > > Message-ID:
> > >       <1922877182.1401383.1454603782894.JavaMail.yahoo at mail.yahoo.com>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
> > >
> > >  My WJ-8711A could use some front panel cosmetic improvements.? I
> > have?some questions about the front panel overlay and lighted
> pushbuttons.
> > > 1.? Is a new panel overlay very difficult to install?2 . I have located
> > a WJ-8711-1 overlay---will it work for the WJ-8711A, or is a 8711A
> overlay
> > available?3.? Can the small lighted front panel pushbutton caps be
> replaced
> > or does the whole switch have to be replaced??????If the caps are
> > replaceable, are they available?? (I only have one?ugly one--the tuning
> > lock pushbutton)
> > > Also, on the back panel, my terminal block (TB1--13 pins) just has some
> > recessed pointed contacts---no screw terminals.Is there another piece
> that
> > goes with this that provides the screw terminals and is it available?
> > > Thanks.
> > > Joe WatsonW5WBR
> > Hello,
> >
> > Yes, the original connector is a Amphenol PCD ELFP13210. Arrow has them
> in
> > stock. https://www.arrow.com/en/products/elfp13210/amphenol
> >
> > I also found that several manufacturers, like Phoenix Contact, make a
> > compatible connector. This style of removable terminal block seems like a
> > defacto standard.
> >
> > 73 Eric
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 3
> > Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2016 05:59:41 +0000
> > From: dean bianco <deanadk at hotmail.com>
> > To: "premium-rx at mailman.qth.net" <premium-rx at mailman.qth.net>
> > Subject: [Premium-Rx] An Appeal To Steve Pappin:  Where Is My
> >         WJ-8711A?
> > Message-ID:
> >         <
> >
> BLUPR19MB00341CC268AB28161B636D69AFD30 at BLUPR19MB0034.namprd19.prod.outlook.com
> > >
> >
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
> >
> >
> > In light of the disturbing turn of events---of which there is absolutely
> > NO EXCUSE on Steve's part---I am considering litigation against Steve
> > Pappin and/or PCS Associates in view of the fact that:
> >
> > Steve or his representatives have not replied to my numerous emails
> > inquiring about WHERE my WJ-8711A is and if he fixed it or not.  I have
> > emailed to the PCS email and to Steve's email that he gave me.
> >
> > I have pre-paid him via PayPal for negotiated repair and servicing of the
> > radio.
> >
> > I have emailed confirmation of my receiver being signed for at his
> > Moontide Ct Temecula, CA address that Steve told me to send the radio to,
> > so I know that the radio made it there.  This was three weeks ago.
> >
> > To be blunt, I am very pissed off.    Did he have an incapacitating
> > illness befall him that prevents him from responding to my emails?
> >
> > Although it pains me GREATLY to enter into litigation against him, I need
> > to build a case against Steve, and if there is somebody with info on his
> > whereabouts, they may email me via my private email in confidence.  I
> just
> > want my radio back!!!  It's not a throw-away Chinese portable after all;
> I
> > cannot afford to loose a several-thousand-dollar radio!!!
> >
> > Thanks for understanding.
> >
> > Dean
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 4
> > Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2016 14:36:27 +0000
> > From: "Gore, Greg" <ggore at hmsracing.com>
> > To: "'premium-rx at mailman.qth.net'" <premium-rx at mailman.qth.net>
> > Subject: [Premium-Rx] Manual for Collins HF-2050 WTB
> > Message-ID: <ccf2617d820941628720e7dc57737418 at HMSMBCAS1.hmsmain.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I am in the process of purchasing a very nice HF-2050 and would like to
> > start looking for a manual for it. Anybody have something available or
> know
> > a possible source I could try?
> >
> > Thanks, Greg Gore
> > WA1KBQ
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 5
> > Date: Sat, 06 Feb 2016 10:59:51 -0500
> > From: Charles Steinmetz <csteinmetz at yandex.com>
> > To: premium-rx at mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: Re: [Premium-Rx] Manual for Collins HF-2050 WTB
> > Message-ID: <20160206185958.xvBCR6Y9 at smtp2h.mail.yandex.net>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
> >
> > Greg wrote:
> >
> > >I am in the process of purchasing a very nice HF-2050 and would like
> > >to start looking for a manual for it. Anybody have something
> > >available or know a possible source I could try?
> >
> > There are two listed on ebay at the moment.  Also, Toronto Surplus &
> > Scientific usually has photocopies for sale (you may need to call
> > them and ask).
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> > Charles
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 6
> > Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2016 20:18:24 +0100
> > From: Paolo Viappiani <pviappiani at tin.it>
> > To: "premium-rx at mailman.qth.net" <premium-rx at mailman.qth.net>
> > Subject: [Premium-Rx] Steve Pappin and PCS Associates
> > Message-ID: <1606EBA7-2E42-4604-91E2-B6D430503368 at tin.it>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;       charset=us-ascii
> >
> > To: Dean and others
> >
> > Hi folks:
> > I read your posts regarding Steve
> >  Pappin after PCS Associates has closed and I don't agree with you.
> > I have been corresponding with Steve since many years and I can assure he
> > is a serious and honest person.
> > So in my opinion any worries about equipments sent for repair or service
> > to PCS Associates are totally unjustified.
> > I am sure that within a reasonable time Steve will answer all your
> > questions and every item will be returned to the respective owner.
> > So I would ask everyone to
> > avoid insults and unjustified offensive attitudes against a person who
> has
> > always been kind and helpful to us all.
> > Thank you and best 73.
> >
> > Paolo Viappiani, Italy
> >
> > Inviato da iPhone
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 7
> > Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2016 14:25:13 -0500
> > From: Peter Gottlieb <hpnpilot at gmail.com>
> > To: premium-rx at mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: Re: [Premium-Rx] Steve Pappin and PCS Associates
> > Message-ID: <56B64899.50802 at gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
> >
> > Steve can get busy and it sometimes takes time to get a response.  I am
> > confident that once you do get in touch with Steve that you will find
> that
> > you
> > really don't have a problem.  I've always found him to be an honorable
> man.
> >
> > Peter
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On 2/6/2016 2:18 PM, Paolo Viappiani wrote:
> > > To: Dean and others
> > >
> > > Hi folks:
> > > I read your posts regarding Steve
> > >   Pappin after PCS Associates has closed and I don't agree with you.
> > > I have been corresponding with Steve since many years and I can assure
> > he is a serious and honest person.
> > > So in my opinion any worries about equipments sent for repair or
> service
> > to PCS Associates are totally unjustified.
> > > I am sure that within a reasonable time Steve will answer all your
> > questions and every item will be returned to the respective owner.
> > > So I would ask everyone to
> > > avoid insults and unjustified offensive attitudes against a person who
> > has always been kind and helpful to us all.
> > > Thank you and best 73.
> > >
> > > Paolo Viappiani, Italy
> > >
> > > Inviato da iPhone
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 06 Feb 2016 15:54:16 -0500
> From: Charles Steinmetz <csteinmetz at yandex.com>
> To: PremiumRX <premium-rx at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Premium-Rx] Steve Pappin and PCS Associates
> Message-ID: <20160206235453.sqEWrTGC at smtp13.mail.yandex.net>
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> Dan wrote:
>
> >Following up on this -- I see now that there appears to be a
> >newly-designed website, saying it is a CLOSED business, appointment
> >only, and gives a phone number.
>
> The link you provided is a "Manta.com" page.  I do not believe this
> is a new page -- it appears to be the same old Manta page.
>
> Manta is a small business directory that is known for not keeping
> their listings up to date.  The Manta page desribes PCS Associates as
> a "closed shop" (i.e., "by appointment only") -- not as a business
> that has been discontinued/doors closed.  It also gives a link for
> PCS Associates, which is dead.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Charles
>
>
>
>
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>
> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 06 Feb 2016 16:56:30 -0500
> From: "Administrator\\jhafele" <jhafele at optonline.net>
> To: premium-rx at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Premium-Rx] PCS-Associates
> Message-ID: <000001d16129$3c6265d0$b5273170$@net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Dan -
>
> The Carlsbad, CA address and info for Steve and PCS-Associates was old
> information. I believe that it was their location prior to the most recent
> Temecula, CA location. Very disturbing news here and I hope that the matter
> at hand will be quickly and amiably resolved.
>
> regards to all.
>
> John,  WA1NLJ
>
>
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2016 09:20:15 +1100
> From: "VK3XYZ" <VK3XYZ at wia.org.au>
> To: <premium-rx at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Premium-Rx] Manual for Collins HF-2050 WTB
> Message-ID:
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> Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"
>
> Hi,
> This manual was requested a little before xmas. I posted a copy of the
> service manual to my website. It may be found here:
> http://members.iimetro.com.au/~gcd/data.html
>
> Manual courtesy of Mike Taylor in Ca about 15yrs back.
>
> Cheers
> Greg
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2016 14:36:27 +0000
> From: "Gore, Greg" <ggore at hmsracing.com>
> To: "'premium-rx at mailman.qth.net'" <premium-rx at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Premium-Rx] Manual for Collins HF-2050 WTB
> Message-ID: <ccf2617d820941628720e7dc57737418 at HMSMBCAS1.hmsmain.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Hello all,
>
> I am in the process of purchasing a very nice HF-2050 and would like to
> start looking for a manual for it. Anybody have something available or know
> a possible source I could try?
>
> Thanks, Greg Gore
> WA1KBQ
>
>
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