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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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SCUBA Rating: 2012-01-28
100% Success, KWM-2 Repair Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Hi, I had a serious KWM-2 failure that couldn't be repaired locally.  Online research revealed several highly qualified Collins repairers.  I decided to send mine to Hal due to the fact that he's an avionics technician.  As a commercial pilot, I have the greatest respect and admiration for the avionics profession. 

It turned out, that I made a good choice; not only was the repair a 100% success, Hal found and mitigated ALC problems that I failed to tell him about.  Hal assessed the KWM-2 and called me (I didn't have to call him).  Hal gave me a quick turn-around, and returned the failed parts along with the like-new KWM-2.  I appreciate Hal's advice on the 516F-2 power supply which enabled me to troubleshoot and repair the 516F-2 myself. Hal's knowledge, skills, and abilities are impressive.  What else can I say?  If I need anything Collins, I'm calling Hal.

Hal provides precise packing and container preparation instructions. Instead of using multiple cardboard containers, I shipped the KWM-2 in a Pelican #1620 case, using the Pelican supplied foam to contain the KWM-2, then I emailed the padlock combination to Hal.  The protection factor and efficiency of using a pelican case over cardboard is well worth it (for added shock protection, convenience and security).  I've used both Pelican and Hardigg cases at work, for years, with total success. Recommendation, if I may:  Spend the extra money and buy a Pelican or Hardigg case if you need ship your Collins equipment anywhere, then you can sleep at night, while it's in transit.
N2JJA Rating: 2012-01-28
Kenwood TS-940 Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I was in the process of moving two years back and had some help from my Family so My sister In law garbed the Box with the 940 and it Fell down a flight of Stairs when I got it set up and turned it on it was ALL SCREWED UP. The display was not working and did not receive so I took it to HAL K6DPZ landair.com and he Brought it back to Factory Specs and I was amassed on how he did it.
Using his State of the Art Equipment He was able to Restore it Thank God. And I have other Equipment I have Brought to him in Total trust and have never been disappoint on his Service.
WC2C Rating: 2012-01-23
Terriffic!!!! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Hi,
Once again Hal, K6DPZ, rescued the day for me by fixing a broken piece of amateur radio equipment!!!!
I have a Kenwood AT 230 that broke. Within 2 business days, the antenna tuner is back in line working great as if it just came out of the factory.
And the cost was very fair.
!!!!Bravo Hal!!!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!
de WC2C
KG2T Rating: 2012-01-17
The best in the business Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I brought Hal my TS930S with a really weird problem. my ALC did not work on two(2) bands only. They were OK on all bands, and to make things more weird didn't work only on SSB.
Most people I spoke to suggested that I scrape it and buy some newer radio.
When Hal saw the rig, he said that they no longer make rigs like that, and asked to take on the challenge. I was ready toi spend cose to $ 5,000.00 for a new rig of the same type.
Hal fixed it, for very little money and I had it back in less than 24 hours.
Hal assured me that if the problem would re-occur he would repair it at NO CHARGE. WOW...
I strongly recommend Hal for any of your HAM needs. You can't find someone as trust worthy and with excellent qualifications.
Thank You Hal, Thank you LandAir Communications

Joe KG2T
WA2PJF Rating: 2012-01-02
OUTSTANDING ! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Mr.Hal is an "outstanding" service technician. He will take a piece of radio equipment from you, that is in need of repair, and have it "professionally" back in working order in a "very short time." Mr.Hal is a very pleasant and easy person to deal with. He recently repaired my Collins KWM-2 transceiver. I have owned this radio for a long time. It always had issues, from "day one !" However, Mr.Hal put an "end" to that scenario, .......QUICK ! As we all know, everyone has their "specialty,".....his
is radio repair and maintenance. "HE" is "THE" true electronic equipment, ......DOCTOR !
K2DGR Rating: 2012-01-02
Excellent service Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Just recieved my TS-940sat back from Hal in short order...Had the PLL lock-up problem and several other issues fixed ASAP as always, also repaired a Yaesu scope for me with bad HV.
Both items are now working like new.
Thanks Hal for the great service
W0YVA Rating: 2011-12-24
Excellent! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Quickly repaired a Signal/One CX-11A. Enjoyable to chat with - very personable and knowledgeable. His shipping company did a poor job packing but luckily no equipment damage. Upon reporting this to Hal, he immediately refunded the packing cost! I highly recommend his service.
WA2JTX Rating: 2011-08-20
Excellent service a pleasure to deal with Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Gave Hal my FT 102 that was dead. One week later I picked up my unit fully working. What a great place to get your equipment fixed. Hal now has my Swan 350 to fix and will get my TenTec Omni C next. What a relief to find a place where the owner is so knowledgable. I now know where to purchase my next piece of Ham radio equipment or test equipment.
WA2VOS Rating: 2011-08-16
absolutely the best! Time Owned: N.A.
I know Hal K6DPZ for well over 20 years if not more... He has the mot well equipped shop I've ever seen. I brought my TS2000 that was Zapped by a Storm that a (tornado) that brought my tower down along with my Yagi and inverted vee... since I couldn't operatre on HF I was unaware that the pre-amp circuit in the HF part of the rig was zapped by lightning during that storm.. Brought it over to Hal and he fixed the probme and saved me a lot of grief and money..
No kidding he's the best!!! Jim, WA2VOS MixW Software USA
K5DV Rating: 2011-07-29
With Hal, you get more than your moneys worth. Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I thought I had some serious problems with my 20 year old Yaesu FT-1000D. I was ready to pack it up and send it to Hal when he called me back and had me do a few simple tests. Long story short, the problem is in the Power Co., not the radio.
I have been in the same situation with other companies and they have had me send in the equipment, wipe it off with a dust cloth, send it back as "No trouble found" and a $200 repair bill. While Hal saved me money this time, I will definately use him next time. He's fair and even more, HONEST!