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K7BVT
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 12, 2009 13:53
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Good repair
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have had Joe repair a couple of TS-440s. The work was done within the time and cost of his initial estimate. I have known Joe since his days at Portland Radio, 40+ years. Knowledgeable and a straight shooter. Not sure what went wrong with the 830 posted here, I believe the 930s have a bad reputation for intermittent connectors which can lead to a repair nightmare.
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NA7U
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 17, 2006 14:38
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Hallelujah! Top notch Drake repair locally!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I was so glad to have found a local repair person for my Drake gear, but even happier with the results! Joe is only about a 40 minute drive from my QTH so it was easy to drop off and he is a very amiable and knowledgeable fellow. He performed a very difficult troubleshoot on my R-4C, which sounded like a PTO problem, but wasn't and his charge and thorough explanation of the problem was very, very reasonable. I won't hesitate at all to bring him other Drake rigs should I require help in the future. A+ in my book.
73, NA7U Casey Bahr
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KD7UAK
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 12, 2005 22:39
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Great Service!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have nothing but praise for Joe Borsch. He did excellent, timely work in repairing my Drake TR7. I had bought the rig at a hamfest and used it for about a week, when it suddenly gave up the ghost. Because it wouldn’t power up, I first suspected the PS7 power supply, but testing proved otherwise. The person who had sold me the rig suggested I contact Joe Borsch. Over the course of a couple of phone calls Joe helped me track down what the likely problem was, namely a failed PA transistor, and encouraged me to do the repair myself. At this point I became a bit squeamish about doing this on my own, so I asked Joe to do it for me. About a month ago I personally delivered my TR7 to Joe in Portland, OR. I found his repair shop to be very well-equipped, and Joe to be a fountain of knowledge about radio and electronics. Furthermore, he was very personable. In the run-up to this first meeting, Joe and I had corresponded by e-mail and phone, and he always answered my messages promptly. Joe repaired my TR7 within the time he had originally estimated, i.e., two weeks, and the cost of the repair was very reasonable. The TR7 works great now, just like new. In summary, my experience with Joe Borsch has been 100% positive. I recommend him highly!
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W7UIV
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 28, 2002 07:34
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Fast turnaround
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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My friend in the barren land of south central Alaska(KL7GLS)had been off the air several years with a dead TS430. Granted, due to family losses ham radio was all but forgotten. Recently in re-establishing contact he desired to get back on the air and was wondering about purchase of some new rig, but didn't want to get too much tied up in something and he likes the 430 anyway. I suggested he send the rig to Joe, and within less than a month he had the rig back and we were in QSO.
My experience with Joe probably goes back into the 1950s when he was the repair manger at Portland Radio Supply. I do recall that sometimes he could get behind on awaiting factory parts, which could disappoint someone wanting their rig back right away. I make no excuses, but I came to understand that aspect a bit better as I repaired equipment in the 1980s, dealing with various vendors. In frustration of getting parts for one piece of equipment the customer ordered that I send it directly to the manufacturer's repair facility where It took seven months (and nearly $8000) to get it back.
Although I have to agree some sort of explanation would be deserving in the case of the TS930 mentioned by one person below that took so long for repairs, and the other person who's repair cost went so high on a piece of equipment. I highly doubt any dishonesty involved here. Joe has too good a reputation established over his career to allow that prospect.
I would still like to know what's going to happen with the broken board I returned to "The Drake Shop" for replacement over a year ago. Emails and letters go through with no return answers.
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KB7EFZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 27, 2002 17:34
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Fixed my rig right
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Joe fixed my dead Yaesu FT747 rapidly and correctly. Price was fair. Intend to have him service my two dead Yaesu mobiles (FT5200 and FT8100) if I'm unable to get them working right.
Sorry to hear the other gent's had communications problems, I haven't.
-Tom Walsh de KB7EFZ CN85ko
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N7YW
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Rating: 0/5
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May 25, 2001 10:44
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Big, big mistake
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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My five-plus months of dealing with Joe Borsch while he attempted to repair a TS-930 was undoubtedly the lowest point in my 43+ years as a ham.
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WA2TED
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Rating: 2/5
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May 25, 2001 02:37
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Lost my Rig to Borsch
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Mr Borsch came highly recommended. When my 830S was sent to him I asked that it be evaluated to see if it was fiscally sound to spend a great deal on a radio worth 400. at best. He stated that a 35.00 bench fee would enable him to give basic idea to see what the repair would cost and I could make the judgement call from there. I did not hear from Mr. Borsch for two months,until a message left on my answering machine requesting payment of 335. for services rendered. Spend 335. on a 400. rig? No authorization for carte blanche repairs came from me, verbal or written. Never described the work performed on the rig! Improved communications, and no assumptions would have avoided this mess. Advice: Get any agreement/contract in writing.
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KG4JBO
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Rating: 5/5
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May 23, 2001 09:03
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Five Star
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Sent my TS-830S to Joe for service. He turned the repair around very fast. The rig looked brand new when it was returned and works great. If your Kenwood rig stops working, Joe's the man to repair it with 30 plus years of experience.
Joe Borsch
9935 SW Johnson Street
Tigard, OR 97223
503-684-5201
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