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Review Summary For : Land Air Communications LTD
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Hal Guretzky (SK) serviced ICOM,KENWOOD,COLLINS,and Yeasu radios and other brands also. And also commercial radio equipment! He was located in Richmond Hills, NY.
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KU2US Rating: 2010-05-01
Hal Does It Again! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have a Yaesu FT-101ZD that had digital readout problems. The readout would not read on the right frequency, display one weird frequency, got stuck on one band, et.et.. I called Hal. He explained on the phone what he thought the several problems might be, and what the solution could be. I did not want to send the radio to him (60lbs), because of possible damage by the carrier. Hal suggested to take out the readout unit and sent it to him. Extraction was simple. After I shipped it to him, approx. 2 days after he got it, he called me and explained what was wrong (Cold solder joints) re soldered the whole readout board. I re-installed the unit and it WORKS GREAT! Hal took the time to explain the whole deal, and I am quite impressed with the fast turn around time. The cost was reasonable, soldering was professional, customer service was super. I love this 101ZD, and wanted the repair to be "right" the first time, So Hal was the "Man" for the job. You got a problem? Call Hal, you wont be sorry....
AL7FD Rating: 2010-04-27
Well done Hal Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I had some problems with my KWM-380,vox not operating,ALC meter function quit, and burned out meter light. All repairs quickly done and my rig is back now for about 3 months and works as a Collins should. Hal is easy to work with and did a good job on my rig at a fair price. Thanks Hal.
Dennis AL7FD
WB2QJ Rating: 2010-04-25
TenTec repair Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I had a problem with my Ten Tec centurion amp.
I called tentec service for help, they told me to send it back to them. I mentioned that there is a guy right near my qth who fix's Ham equiptment. The Tentec service tech said they are the only ones who can fix my amp and not to trust anyone else to try and fix it. anyway I called Hal and he said I should bring it over, I did, and in less than 24 hours Hal called me back and said my amp is fixed! WOW! it works as good as new and I did not have to ship it back to Tenn. the amp weighs a TON. Hal charged me a very reasonable price and I'am very happy. He is an amazing Tech.
I'am lucky to live close to him.
W6FDR Rating: 2010-04-25
was able with his guidence to repair my radio Time Owned: more than 12 months.
100% cooperated to allow me to repair my radio at home economically without having to ship a 50 pound box to NY
K2MIT Rating: 2010-04-24
Excellent Customer Relations Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I brought Hal my IC-PW1 that had broken and he put his time into it (within 3 days of dropping it off) and told me it was an uneconomical repair-the repair would be more than it was worth). Most other repair shops would have just replaced the power supply $1,000 plus $500+ in labor since it is so hidden. Everybody on Long Island I spoke to recommend Hal. They were right. He is honest and a good guy.
WA1SKQ Rating: 2010-04-22
Solid, fast service Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Very proactive...calls and emails with upadates and expanations. Fastest turn-a-round I've experieniced on old rig repair (SWAN 700 no less). His packing is a work of art. Have a problem? Call Hal.
WA2RAS Rating: 2010-04-17
Unobtainable Parts Are No Problem Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
After I blew the driver and final transistors on my Atlas 350XL I thought I was out of luck. They stopped making the parts for this more than 25 years ago and the recommended replacements do not work properly in the 350XL (I've tried them.) Not only are the parts unavailable anymore -- but even worse -- some hams have been scammed by companies claiming to have the transistors and it turned out the parts were mislabeled. In other words, they were the wrong parts with phoney labels or numbers stamped on them. Enter Hal. At the Wizard of Richmond Hill's suggestion, I located a finals board from a completely different rig -- a Kenwood 430S on eBay -- and Hal interfaced the Kenwood into the Atlas. The beauty of this is that the rig works and the parts are available if I ever blow them up again. So, thanks to Hal, I have the only ATWOOD 350XL -- a ham radio hybrid.
W0EME Rating: 2010-04-13
Outstanding service Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I must write a second review which just confirms my first review stating the outstanding service
Hal Guretzky of Land Air Communications provides.
I being 6'8" and 350 lbs and walk funny triped over my 756 pro 3 external speaker wire. When I tripped I jerked the external speaker terminal off the pc board. The 756 pro 3 is excellent in every way but will not stand up to my kind of abuse. Hal fixed the 756 and shipped back in record time and at a very fair price. I am now ready to send Hal my Collins 62S-1 for alignment and specting out.
Hal is an example of how a business and customer service should be ran.I urge all who require Hals servive to listen carfully to his advice and act accordingly as he will save you time and money.
Thanks again Hal.
Kindest regards
W0EME
Dr. Paul M Leeper PE,PhD
KA2EJD Rating: 2010-03-31
GREAT SERVICE Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I had purchased a ts440s on Ebay, but when it arrived, the display went berserk. I calle dHal, and He suggested that I try a hrd reset by "holding in A=B and turn the unit on..." right over the phone. It worked! Hal know his stuff! and no charge either. He gets My vote for the best service.
Lance / KA2EJD
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WA8ADA Rating: 2010-03-21
EXCELLENT Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I WOULD RECOMMEND "LAMD AIR COMM." HIGHLY. I SENT MY YAESU FT990 TO HAL AFTER WE DISCUSSED MY "SNAFU" IN COAX EXCHANGES ON MY TUNER.HAL ASSURED ME A FIX WOULD BE POSSIBLE "WHEW WHAT A RELIEF" YEASU FACT. SAID PITCH IT AND BUY A NEW RIG ES 3 OTHERS SAID NO CAN FIX,TOO OLD AND NO PARTS AVAILABLE "PITCH IT AND BUY A ICOM" I HAVE SEVERAL YAESU'S (FT101ZD, FT990,FL2100F)AND ALL ARE "BULLET PROOF" UNLESS YOUR CARELESS IN CABLING AS I CAN ATTEST. HAL KNOWS YAESU'S LIKE THE BACK OF HIS HAND, HAD MY FT990 UP AND RUNNING IN LESS THAN 24 HRS AFTER RECEIPT AND BACK ON MY OP. DESK IN LESS THAN 2 WEEKS NOW THATS WHAT I CALL "SERVICE" IF THE Music(CW) DOESN'T PLAY, CALL HAL "HE'S DA MAN"FER SURE...TNX MY FRIEND EXCELLENT JOB..GARY...WA8ADA.. 50 YRS OF CW