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Review Summary For : Electronic Equipment Servicing - WA4GEG
Reviews: 130MSRP:
Description:
160~6 meter Yaesu SSB/CW Transceiver Repair
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.HamRadioBug.com
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N0XWR Rating: 2022-08-09
Super Mark V Field Service Time Owned: more than 12 months.
A belated shout out to highly recommend Byron Campbell’s services on my Yaesu FT1000 Mark V Field. His service on my radio was exemplary. He inventoried what had been done with a prior owner and then did what else was needed or recommended. His turnaround time was good and the cost for a whole checklist of services was very fair. His documentation was also informative and complete. 73 Jerry N0XWR
WX3B Rating: 2022-06-06
5 star service - the ROYAL treatment Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
There is a reason Byron has so many positive reviews - it is quite simple: He does outstanding work, in a timely manner, and charges reasonable fees. His web site is chock full of excellent information, and he provides an awful lot of useful information simply by responding to your questions (this is at no charge) - and I'll bet Byron answers dozens of questions every day. He also is happy to provide hints if you are a do-it-yourself type. I recently had a Mark V field upgraded to his LED display, and it works perfectly!! It's bright, clear and lights up instantly. As a major bonus, this enhancement engineered by Byron will not suffer from "delay" when the unit is turned on (like the original CCFL based system was known to do at times), and as a DOUBLE BONUS, since the HV inverted board is no longer utilized, you will never have to worry about those wires becoming misplaced (during shipping, for example) and hearing your radio literally push it's own buttons and behave strangely until you relocate the cables. So the dreaded "dim display", "delayed display" and "RFI from the HV inverter board" problems are all solved one improvement from Byron. That alone is worth sending your Mark V (or Mark V field) to him to repair. This is about the 3rd time I have had a radio repaired by Byron and his work is OUTSTANDING. He is also a pleasure to work with. 5 stars - thanks for keeping these old radios going!!
KI4THX Rating: 2021-12-26
Excellent service Time Owned: more than 12 months.
After receiving my radio back from Byron 3 years ago, I tested it and re-boxed it. A few weeks ago I broke it back out to piddle more with the hobby. In error while setting up my station the rig was put into TX into a non-resonant antenna and the RX went to virtually nil. One sleepless night passed and I arose the next morning with a vague memory of a mod Byron applies to all the radios he services, basically a RX path fuse in the form of a wheat lamp bulb (two in parallel inside my particular rig).

Long story short, the modification worked exactly as it should have without a doubt saving me repair costs and time. If your Mk5 hasn't had this done, I strongly urge you apply it to your RX circuit. I would not hesitate to send my rig to him again if repairs are needed in the future.
KA8Q Rating: 2021-04-12
As good as it gets Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Just received my FT-1000MP MkV back from Byron. This is its third visit starting in 2004 then 2014 and now. He has again brought everything up to original spec, this time adding LED backlight, changed out a bad connector, replaced the backup battery. Each time I've gotten it back it was like a new transceiver. Byron does excellent work; he's also 100% reliable, honest and easy to contact via email. The MarkV is an excellent radio and the receiver may not be quite as good as my FTdx101MP, but after Byron works on it, I'll happily run it in any contest.

Ten years ago, I sent my Ft-1000MP MkV to Byron for some modifications. He did a quick, reasonably-priced and professional job. Last month I scheduled another visit to WA4GEG's shop for the transceiver which was showing signs of age...poor sensitivity and selectivity. Byron corrected the problems, including identifying a failing INRAD roofing filter (which INRAD traded out at nominal cost) and brought the equipment up to original specs. This was done quickly at a very reasonable price. Byron personifies professionalism. If you have an FT-1000MP transceiver, Electronic Equipment Servicing is an excellent choice for repair work.
WB2FZC Rating: 2020-12-23
Complete FT-1000MP Mark V Field Alignment Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have owned my FT-1000MP Mark V Field since new. Like many, I experienced the dimming display along with the delayed turn on. I researched many options and came across Byron's website. Well, the rig was getting long in the tooth and in need of a complete going over. I'm a boatanchor tinkerer and this beast is beyond my capability and test equipment. So, I decided to send it off to Byron, WA4GEG, for a complete alignment and LED display modification. I am so glad that I did. The rig came back in short order and plays as good as new! Performance is improved and the LED display is a fantastic improvement. I've had it back now for almost one year and it's a keeper.
W5KU Rating: 2019-07-22
repair of FT-1000MP MKV Time Owned: more than 12 months.
This FT-1000MP MKV was a year 2000 production model, worked great until a few years ago was repaired by another repair person. Came back with still problems.
Sent to Byron Campbell, and his repairs were perfect. He aligned everything, radio works great, sounds great and I would have to say he is the best Yaesu FT-1000MP MKV repair service available. Yaesu will not touch an FT-1000MP MKV anymore. I would recommend Byron's services to anyone.
W2PTH Rating: 2019-07-02
FT-1000MP repair Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have nothing but good things to say about Byron. I've been using my FT1000MP (original) for 19 years now and it has been working flawlessly. It developed a problem where it was losing all RF output on 20 meters. This was the WORST kind of problem...intermittent. I sent the rig to Byron, he found it, fixed it, touched up a few settings and returned it....all in 12 days!. The radio works perfectly. His service is excellent, charges are very fair and communication is great. If you have an MP or any version of it that develops a problem don't even think twice about sending to Byron. Don't waste time looking elsewhere......he's the BEST!
K4IIE Rating: 2019-03-14
radio like new Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Sent FT1000 MK5 Field to Byron for display repair and a complete check.He found various problems and did repairs.The radio is like new and the receiver matches the IC7610 in performance.He's the best!
KF7UOV Rating: 2019-03-13
FT 1000MP MKV Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
just got my rig back from Byron,he fixed the random scan issue and did some needed upgrades, rig was only gone a month and 2 weeks of that was in shipment, won't hesitate to send to it back to him if the need arises. very happy and satisfied with his work
N7RD Rating: 2018-10-23
MarkV Repairs Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I had just purchased what Byron called, a super nice but completely vanilla rig just like from the factory. First thing I did was send it to him. I had done my research on these great rigs and knew he was the one to upgrade and fix everything. If you ever have a problem with a FT-1000mp rig don't think twice, just send it off to Byron. The whole time the rig was there he kept me up to date as to what was wrong and what he had done to fix it. I don't believe I've ever had a better experience with getting a radio repaired. I would rate Byron's work as the best for these Yaesu rigs. You won't go wrong that's a fact. Thanks to Byron WA4GEG for making my Yaesu the best for years to come.