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| Reviews Summary for Elecraft Repair & Alignment by W3DVX |
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Reviews: 42
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $55/hr. Const: contact for quote
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Description: Williamsport, PA. W3DVX since 1955; Amateur Extra since 1957. Built dozens of Heathkits and many K2s. Electrical Engineer (computer h/w & s/w).In addition to building new kits, will finish kits for you if you need help. Repair of all Elecraft products. Reasonable rates.
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More info: http://wilcoxengineering.com/Radio.aspx
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WR4I
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 24, 2009 20:34
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Great resource!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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My K1 had an intermittent problem that I was unable to diagnose. Based on reviews here I contacted Alan who quickly responded to my email with an estimate and shipping directions. He followed up continually during the repair process with either phone calls or emails. I have the rig back in better shape than ever thanks to Alan! Very reasonable charges and excellent work and follow-up.
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K4UJA
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 19, 2009 12:12
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Excellent work
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I'm a repeat client having worked with Alan on several previous Elecraft projects and I will continue to work or consult with him in the future. His timely work, professional communication and technical know how are all first class.
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DonaldBienerExKI6ZOP
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 20, 2009 13:13
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I Highly Recommend Alan Wilcox...
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Time owned: months
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In late spring I purchased a K2 on eBay. I would later discover that the radio was never in "spec" or properly aligned as promised by the seller. Minor errors in construction made proper operation impossible. This is my first ham radio experience. It was easy for me assume that I was doing something wrong elsewhere and never suspected my radio. Eventually my frustration level peaked and I contacted Alan Wilcox to make arrangements for a complete diagnostic. He also assembled and installed a KAT2 ATU for me. Alan quickly discovered and corrected the issues the radio was having. He was in contact with me the instant he found trouble and had the unit ready for return shipping in a very short time. Alan is a pleasure to work with and his fees are very reasonable, too.
My radio operates beautifully now. For the first time I understand why the Elecraft K2 is so highly rated by those who own one. I only wish I was aware of his services before bidding on eBay. Thank you, Alan.
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AE4O
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 22, 2009 03:50
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Highly Recommend
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Allen recently built and installed a KPA100 module in my older K2/QRP. The work started with a tune-up and alignment during which Allen found, diagnosed, and solved several issues with the K2. The KPA100 build was top notch in all respects and what was a good radio is significantly better than before and performs flawlessly. Throughout the entire process, Allen stayed in close touch by both phone and e-mail. The latter even included high resolution photos of the build in progress. Allen's rates are extremely reasonable and very fair. From the previous reviews on E-Ham I was expecting a good experience but, Allen's work far exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend.
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W4VAB
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 13, 2009 12:56
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Excellent assemble and very nice to work with
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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About 3 weeks before a trip to Colorado I decided to buy an Elecraft KX-1 so I could operate QRP on the trip. Alan agreed to assemble it. He advised me well about the options to buy, and communicated well and promptly as he built the kit - even sending pictures of the various boards as he assembled them. The unit was finished on time and his craftmanship was at the expert level. I am perfectly satisfied with everything he did and certainly recommend him.
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KJ5XF
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 31, 2009 17:07
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Excellent work!!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This is the 3rd time I have used Alan's services.
He will let you know what the costs are up front,
and the time required to do it.
For this particular case, he re-aligned my K1 and it is sounding better now than it ever has...
Keep up the GREAT work Alan!!
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W9TRC
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 18, 2009 11:35
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Excellent work completed in a timely fashion.
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Recently, Alan complted assembly of a KPA100 power amplifier board and then integrated it with my existing K2 transceiver and KAT100 antenna tuner. I needed Alan's assistance with this work because of my business responsibilities and other time constraints. Alignment, interfacing and other tune-up adjustmets are right on the money. Workmanship was exemplary. Alan's charges for the work was fair and in line with what one would expect for work of this nature.
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W6GBG
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 12, 2009 09:24
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Great work!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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After completing my K-2 with all options, I had a short during reassembly after adding an external Micro Ham interface and the KPA-100 died. I thought I fixed the damage from the short but upon reassembly it did not work. As I was moving from Virginia to Alabama I just did not have the time or facilities to work on the radio so I contacted Alan for assistance and he exceeded all my expectations. He was quick to respond, kept me informed and shared his knowledge with me of the Elecraft K-2 and Ham Radio in general. He found my errors (another story), added the KPA100UPKT and performed a tune-up of the K2 (Spectrogram BFO setup, calibration with WWV and CHU). Back on the air, I got great signal reports. I thought his prices were very reasonable and his workmanship was superb. A true professional He is remain my Elecraft "go to" guy!
Regards & 73,
Al
W6GBG
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N2UM
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 26, 2008 05:10
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K1 Mods & Update
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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About six months ago I purchased a used Elecraft K1 transceiver. It is an older model, serial # 993. I was very impressed with it's performance but after operating it for a while there were a few things that I wanted modified. Having no test equipment other than a DVM, I looked at these reviews to find a reputable repairman. Alan replied to my email quickly so I sent him the radio. He let me know that it arrived and called me when it was completed to tell me what he found and what he had done. I wanted the backlight kit installed, 17 meter band removed and 15 meter band in it's place and the tuning rate opened up. Not only did Alan make those mods, he found a few problems, fixed them and did a complete alignment. I am very pleased with the outcome. Alan's service was quick, easy and reasonable.
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W8VFM
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 10, 2008 16:59
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Very Professional Service
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I contacted Alan because of his high reviews in eHam. I am also aquainted with several hams who have used his services. Alan finished a KAF2,KNB2 and installed them; installed a KSB2 and tuned to K2; made mods to KAP100, installed and tested; K2 updates K2KEYMDKT and latest firmware and tuneup of K2 (including Spectrogram BFO setup, calibrate with WWV, CHU. All was completed and returned to me in a timely manner. We incurred some damage to the K2 by returning carrier; front panel dented in and LCD destroyed. Alan contacted the carrier and ordered it returned to him. He repaired the damage and returned it to me. I built my K2 #3163 in 2003 and have operate it since. After Alan's service it's like having a brand new K2, with operation better than when I finished it in 2003. I would highly recommend Alan to anyone who needed Elecraft kit building, servicing, finishing and installing of Elecraft components. Alan is a professional and a gentleman.
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