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Category: Amateur Radio Equipment Repair

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Review Summary For : N4DA Ham Radio Repair
Reviews: 46MSRP: 60/hr
Description:
A repair shop owned and operated by Milton Lord,N4DA,who repairs a wide variety of radios both old and new
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.n4da.com
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K4LHA Rating: 2008-06-30
Great outstanding service Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I had blown up my IC-718 and this was the first time ever having to have a rig repaired. So I talked to my elmer and a few buddies and they told me to send it to Milton Lord. Well i did and now my rig is as good as new and I can't be happier. Great servise, resonable prices, and fast shipping. Will use again and recomend.
KE4RUG Rating: 2007-10-14
I'm disappointed... Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I read the reviews here and on the N4DA website, and was expecting more than what I've experienced. My IC 751A had been keyed with no load, and one shop had told me it was beyond repair without even removing a cover. I found N4DA on the web, and sent my rig (Receive but no transmit)sure that at last it would be diagnosed before being condemned. I called a couple weeks later and he advised me he had looked at it, but had more work that wasn't as time consuming, and had set mine aside. He then asked me which rig was mine, and when I identified it, he told that IF we had to put finals in it, it would be pricey. Well, let's test them and find out, I'm thinking... How long does it take to test a final? I've since emailed him asking him to keep the blown up rig (that he hasn't checked out) and to send me a bill for the time he had spent checking it out, and haven't received a reply in two weeks... It took days to get a reply to my "Did you receive my rig" email too.. I'm sure Mr Lord is a fine tech and is deserving of the rave reviews here, but I haven't experienced anything like customer service or the "never say die" attitude I've seen described here. Answer the phone. Return my calls. Reply to my emails. That goes a long way. Sorry to sour the mood here...
N4PMG Rating: 2006-11-08
"THE MASTERS TOUCH" Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I can write no better review of anyone than to say that for the past 20 years Milton Lord has not just been a good friend but he is also the only amateur radio repair technician I have ever allowed to work on any of my radio equipment! His great character, honesty, intergrity, knowledge of electronics, fair prices along with quick turn around service make him one of the very best in his field and our hobby!
Thanks Milton For Everything! Mac!
W4MCQ Rating: 2006-05-06
My Radio GOD Time Owned: more than 12 months.
What else can I say about Milton. Did you ever find a repair person that just does everything right?? Like the auto mechanic that treats you fairly,knows exactly what he's doing, a true professional at his craft. Well, that's Milton Lord; N4DA. I am in awe of his ability to make my radios right again. Besides being lucky to live only 30 miles away from him. I can't say enough great things about him; just that if you ever need any radio work done to your equipment; there is no one else that even comes close. Besides, he's also a really nice guy. And get this: he enjoys his work !! I can only dream of having his technical ability. I've had 3 radios repaired by Milton over the past 4 years. I wouldn't even think of sending any of my equipment anywhere else for repair; not even the manufacturer. Trust me; you'll sleep better at night. Thanks Milton for all your help !! Over & Out Bruce W4MCQ
W4OB Rating: 2005-10-22
Thorough and Honest Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Although Milton was not able to repair my FT-1000D (which had taken a lightning hit), he did everything he could, including swapping out the main controller board with another known good board. I know he spent several hours working on it, and yet when I picked it up this morning he only charged for one hour of labor.
N4GAQ Rating: 2005-08-16
Milton Did a good job in a timely manner for a reasonable cost. Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I purchased an Icom 746 off the web which turned out to have a power problem. Not having a local tech, I read N4DA's reviews and called Milton to verify he was familiar with the radio and schedule would permit him to look at it reasonably soon. There was a delay of a few days waiting on parts from the manufacturer, but I had the radio back very quickly. The radio appears to work fine, and I am satisfied with both the cost of his services and the quick turn around time. The best recommendation would be that 1. you would use him again, and 2. would recommend him to others. Both are the case here. I have an Icom 706Mk2G I intend to send him soon for checkup. HOpe this helps, Bob, N4GAQ.
K4JAF Rating: 2005-02-04
Great Repair Service Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I have had several radios repaired by Milton, N4DA, he has always given me great service. Too bad some hams are too cheap to pay the going price for service. If you want to pay for the going rate, please ship to Icom, Yaesu, or Kenwood. Too bad we want others to work for $5 an hour. Personally, I want to pay to get my radio fixed in a professional manner.
Jim K4JAF
NO8Q Rating: 2005-02-04
Excellent Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Spoke with N4DA about my SB1000 amp he gave me some very good advice of what was wrong and how to go about repairing. He was polite and intrested in helping me with my problem. Its nice to find people who really care and take the time to share thier knowledge. I now have a working amp in my shack Thanks to N4DA

Bud W8LSV
WB9QEL Rating: 2005-02-01
CAN'T SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I spoke to Milton on the phone today about my YAESU FT-101EE. I had general questions about operation, tuning, service, alignment, ETC... He took 15-20 minutes of his OWN TIME to explain to me in detail about all of my questions and then some. Just from talking with Milton on the phone reminds me of days gone when customer service, politeness, and attention to what the customer is needing was forefront in a technician!! I will tell you this gentlemen, When my rigs need ANYTHING done to them, Milton Lord will be the one to do it. Thanks again Milton. 73's Nick Ashley W9ZXT TMA@MCHSI.COM
W4ZT Rating: 2005-01-17
Excellent Repair Service Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I've known Milton and taken radios to him for repair for over ten years. His professional approach to his business and attention to detail is a breath of fresh air. Not only does he do good work but he is an avid active ham which helps him maintain a perspective on the needs of other hams. Job well done!