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N0EE

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Beware Ed K4DVW
« on: May 15, 2022, 10:20:04 AM »

  I recently bought a Yaesu FTDX101D at considerable expense described by Ed as in "mint shape".  I know better than to truly expect "mint" however I expected the internal speaker to work, I expected the DVI-D video port to work, they don't.  One of the external speaker jacks is totally screwed up and it shorted the internal speaker from working.  Ed claims he didn't know that.  $2.5K radio and he didn't know that? Yeah right... I called him out on this, that offended him and now he refuses to work with me on this and says he's done with the transaction. I'm facing a potential $500 bill for shipping and repair because of his deceptive description and he's offended? Beware of dealing with Ed K4DVW, he plays dirty pool.
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KV1P

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Re: Beware Ed K4DVW
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2022, 10:50:19 AM »

Just take him to Small Claims Court and go from there; if you use a lawyer let him pay your legal expenes!
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N3IG

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Re: Beware Ed K4DVW
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2022, 11:29:17 AM »

     Just heads up, you may already know but the DVI port has to be turned on in the menu.

73
John N3IG
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W0CKI

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Re: Beware Ed K4DVW
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2022, 12:07:56 PM »

Hi N0EE. From my experience with my new 101MP, it pays to take lots of time with the manual and learn about the features and capabilities of that new rig of yours. There's also a terrific site on google for owners of the FTDX series.
Check them out, it's worth it.
Gary W0CKI
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N0EE

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Re: Beware Ed K4DVW
« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2022, 01:33:02 PM »

This rig is damaged, it's not operator error.  I know all about the Menu setup etc, this isn't my first radio. This rig is not as described, he knew it and stiffed me. If you want to deal with him be my guest, I won't. This isn't sour grapes or buyer remorse, he lied and I get to pay for that.
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SWMAN

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Re: Beware Ed K4DVW
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2022, 08:13:00 PM »

  Wow Wee !
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K7LZR

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Re: Beware Ed K4DVW
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2022, 01:37:28 PM »

This rig is damaged, it's not operator error.  I know all about the Menu setup etc, this isn't my first radio. This rig is not as described, he knew it and stiffed me. If you want to deal with him be my guest, I won't. This isn't sour grapes or buyer remorse, he lied and I get to pay for that.

Sorry man, that sux :(. If you paid online i.e. PayPal goods & services then you might have recourse. Ditto if you paid via credit card, maybe you can file a chargeback if it isn't too late. If you paid offline, you're probably screwed.
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N0EE

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Re: Beware Ed K4DVW
« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2022, 12:54:02 AM »

Ten weeks at Yaesu, total cost to me including shipping both ways was $508.27 to repair a "Mint Shape" rig. You figure it out if you want to deal with this shyster.
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K4WH

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Re: Beware Ed K4DVW
« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2022, 12:28:37 PM »


Could please tell me what was wrong ??

Thanks
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K6AER

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Re: Beware Ed K4DVW
« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2022, 07:32:55 PM »

I HAVE A FEELING THERE IS MORE TO THIS STORY THAN WHAT IS BEING PRESENTED.
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AI5BC

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Re: Beware Ed K4DVW
« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2022, 08:30:10 AM »

I see a lot of post like this on this forum and other forums. Leads one to believe ham operators fall into two categories. Crooks and Pigeons. Crooks are the smart hams plucking pigeons.
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W9FIB

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Re: Beware Ed K4DVW
« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2022, 02:40:04 AM »

Thats why I won't buy equipment at retail prices if I can't test them first. That way if there is a problem, either I am not out much money, or it is worth repairing. And if I am going to spend big bucks, I buy new with a warranty.
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73, Stan
Travelling the world one signal at a time.
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