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Review Summary For : Jeff Covelli WA8SAJ
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RL Drake repair
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.wb4hfn.com/Services/WA8SAJ/SAJ-Repair.htm
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
00754.7
K4IA Rating: 2012-10-05
Great Job on a TR4 Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Jeff did a great job on a TR4CWRIT I bought off eBay. He replaced a whole bag full of parts, new finals, some new crystals, knobs, power supply rebuild, and even threw in a new bottom cover. He was done in a couple of days and the rig works and looks great.
W8AAZ Rating: 2012-04-11
Spur 4 resurrected Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Several years ago I got an SPR-4 that was barebones as far as ranges, and while cosmetically decent, it had electronic issues but mostly, a PTO that was tuning stiff and sticky, and maybe some slippage. Sat on the shelf collecting dust. Decided to fix it or ____ it, finally. No good broken and setting. I might have attempted to tackle the alignment/electronic issues myself, but that PTO, with plastic gears and mechanisms, and that really needs the touch of an expert. Sent it to Jeff after seeing this feedback here. Had him put in a bunch of ham band xtals too. Great service. Very reasonable cost and turn time. And besides making the radio work great and the PTO is now smooth and silky, he also fixes the cosmetic issues that Drake would have ignored or made optional. Very communicative too. Absolutely top drawer service. You better get your rigs to him to fix them RIGHT, before he decides to retire, or something! Recommended, of course.
KY3R Rating: 2012-01-12
Very Happy Camper! Time Owned: N.A.
Just wanted to my two cents to the many glowing reports about Jeff. I sent him a Drake TR7 and RV7 that had sat in a hot, dusty attic for 20 years or so. The rig still worked (kind of). I got the rig back from Jeff today, and all I can say is -- WOW! In additon to the insepetion, reallignment and minor repairs, it has been cleaned and refurbished and looks almost like a new rig. Sounds and works great too! I will definitely use Jeff in the future and highly recommend him to anyone needing work done on older Drake gear.
K6HOM Rating: 2011-12-30
Terrific Guy, Terrific Service! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
The glowing testimonies that you read here at eham.net for Jeff's services are the absolute truth. Others have already described his "going the extra mile" services. I'll just say that I sent him a very nice looking but under-performing TR-7 that I bought at a hamfest and I just received back one terrific radio for Christmas! It is now even more beautiful to look at and it delivers all of the performance that Drake designed into it.

Jeff knows these radios, his work is top-notch, his rates are very fair, and he is a terrific guy to talk to. I learned a ton about the TR-7 from talking with him on the phone.

If your Drake needs work, look no further. Highly, highly recommended! Thanks, Jeff!
NO8J Rating: 2011-11-25
Exceptional Service Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Jeff WA8SAJ has repaired several pieces of my Drake gear. Besides fixing the problems, he goes the extra mile - realigning the radios, replacing pilot lamps, cleaning up displays, etc. Prompt service at a very fair price. I highly recommend Jeff for your radio repairs.
W0TNM Rating: 2011-10-25
Great repair service Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I recently bought a Drake T-4XC on ebay that was supposed to be in good operational condition, but was not. I sent it to Jeff, who repaired the PTO, replaced the finals, aligned it to factory specs, and performed other maintenance, all for a very reasonable price and in a timely manner. The transmitter now runs like new. I would never hesitate to refer repair work to Jeff.

Hank, W0TNM
KE5HDD Rating: 2011-10-17
great technician and gentleman Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I sent Jeff a Drake TR7 with multiple problems,
not only did he repair the rig, but made it look
as if it were new, the man is truly a professional
and a gentleman, which is hard to find anywhere
these days, so I would just say if you have a problem with a vintage rig, Jeff is the man for
you to contact, reasonably priced, polite,
and professional. Thankyou Jeff
KE5HDD
AC4HR Rating: 2011-10-12
A TR-3, AC-4, and TR-4C all brought back to life. Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.

I recently decided to activate a "Retro" station from the 60s when I had Drake equipment. I acquired a TR-3, an AC-4 and later a TR-4C. All had problems and I did not feel qualified to repair them myself.

After some research on eham I picked Jeff to do my repairs and restoration. "Story Short". The equipment came back working great, very fast turn around and a fair price. When and If I ever need work again. Jeff is the only one I will consider. He really deserves the rating he has earned..... Craig KE9IY.
AB8RL Rating: 2011-09-15
Outstanding job Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
Jeff did an outstanding job going over my Drake R4B receiver and T4XB transmitter. The R4B works and looks like new.
K2KGF Rating: 2011-06-11
kudos to Jeff Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I can only second all the superlatives. My old TR-7 is a young pup again. Fast service, excellent communication, fair prices. Thanks Jeff.