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Review Summary For : LPC Wireless, KI4NR
Reviews: 188MSRP: 40/Hr
Description:
Repair Service for Yaesu, Kenwood & Icom HF Equipment

Specialize in Lightning Damage Repairs, Performance modifications, Audio work

Very reasonable rates & Speedy turn around.

Product is in production
More Info: http://www.qsl.net/ki4nr/
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
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KK4FU Rating: 2009-10-10
The best repairs,fastest turnaround great service KK4FU Time Owned: more than 12 months.

Problems Found:

Receiver distortion/oscillation, Squelch not working, Display Lamps out, Attenuator not functioning, Bent control shafts


(1) Receiver distortion was caused by improper operation of the DDS sub loop in the main PLL of radio.
Problem was corrected by resoldering the Resister D/A block, also Resolder DDS Block in the carrier oscillator.
Also reflowed any suspect connections as needed
Adjust VCO lock voltage to spec


(2) Squelch not operating and interfering with Receiver AGC circuit.
3 electrolytic capacitors defective, Leaked there paste material on circuit board. Corroded & damaging traces and plated
thru holes. Repaired traces, replaced 3 capacitors and fix 15 plated thru holes. Cleaned board.


(3) Attenuator not functioning: Replace two open SMD resistors on main board


(4) Main Display lamps out: Replaced SMD transistor and one leaking electrolytic capacitor, Fix damage traces.
Cleaned board, Replaced four Lamps


(5) Straighten Both Front panel controls AF/ SQL & RIT/ IF Shift


(6) Set power to 120 watts
Calibrated Reference Oscillator to WWV
Adjust S Meter 50 Microvolt for S-9
Lubed encoder
Replaced rounded covers screws as needed
Checked for all functions and long term tested for hours: OK
Cleaned Radio


$165.00 Parts and labor.. If this rig would have gone to any other place it would have been junked because they would not have put the time ito these repairs.Mike KK4FU
N0UN Rating: 2009-09-23
Excellent Ham Radio Repair Service by KI4NR Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
John (KI4NR) repaired my FT-990 and I couldn't be more pleased with his work or pricing.

Repair work performed on Yaesu FT-990

(1) Disassemble front panel: Replaced defective VOX transistor BA1A4M on switch unit
(2) Removed control unit: Replaced discharge Lithium battery (Used higher mAh capacity unit)
(3) Adjusted USB / LSB Carrier point for best audio response & symmetry
Adjusted IF shift for centering
Calibrated S meter 50 microvolt for S-9
Set power to 110 watts
Adjusted power meter
Adjusted Transmit gain per band
Reference frequency oscillator calibrated to WWV
Cleaned radio

Radio checked out and all normal

$105.00 Parts & Labor

AND he kept the price of repairs to $105 for everything you just read!

Awesome job, great tech and fast turn around time. I highly recommend John and his radio repair service!

NØUN, Wayne
N4SUB Rating: 2009-09-22
THE BEST!! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
John has repaired and aligned several of my radios to factory plus specs. When I sent him my ICOM 781 I thought this would be the day he would tell me "no hope". Not too many people will touch a 781. But John said no problem and tackled the radio. Now this rig is performing like better than new!! Tnx John-you are "the best". I highly recommend any repair work that you need--send it to LPC Wireless!! You will not be disappointed!

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Earlier 5-star review posted by N4SUB on 2006-09-12

I would like to recommend anyone with a Yaesu FT-ONE that needs to be repaired or aligned please contact John/KI4NR. He will take great care in putting your radio back to better than factory specs!! He has worked on 2 of my FT-ONES and both time they were better than new. The first has frequency problems and a VFO with a lot of play in it. When I received it back, Right dead on frequency and the VFO was smooth with no backlash. The second had several problems as they all do with age, but again it was returned better than brand new! I want to HIGHLY RECOMMEND John for ALL your FT-ONE needs. If it can be fixed-He can do it. tnx--Terry/N4SUB
AE4DL Rating: 2009-08-31
John is the best Time Owned: more than 12 months.
John did it again. I took a Kenwood Ts-940s that was broke and when I received it back it ran and looked like a brand new radio. This is the 3rd radio I've taken to him, a Yeasu FT 1000MP Mk5 and a Kenwood Ts-440s were the others. I have also sent other hams to him and they all were well pleased. Thanks again John.
KG4ZFU Rating: 2009-08-30
ic706mk2g back on the air Time Owned: more than 12 months.
If you are wondering if John works on your particular rig, just contact him and ask. I was ready to ship my 706mk2g across the country to have the finals replaced by Icom but John had it fixed before it could have arrived at Icom for an estimate. Fast, reliable and cost effective, John is the best. My ts430 was repaired, cleaned and aligned 3 years ago by John and it has not skipped a beat yet....
Thank you, KG4ZFU
KC2PQI Rating: 2009-08-27
he is a person you can trust for your radio repairs. Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I sent my TS850Kenwoods out for repair by John. One week later I had It back all repaired and looking like brand new. I am recomending LPC Wireless to all my friends. He even answered my calls and kept me updated. Good to do business with such a honest and trusting person.
W9ILY Rating: 2009-08-27
A TS-570 Success! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I contacted John regarding what appeared to be an automatic antenna tuner problem on my 570. John agreed to check it out, even though he was overloaded with work. He sure did, found multiple problems and got it back to me quickly. Honestly, it's working MUCH better than when I first bought it (used) and now has full power output. I was not aware there was even an output power issue! John is knowledgeable, professional and does a great job at a most reasonable cost. Thanks, John.
K4GED Rating: 2009-08-24
Icom IC-718 Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
John repaired my damaged Icom 718 quickly and at a very reasonable price. He had great communications with me and I recommend his services. He will be my repair source in the future.
KK4SI Rating: 2009-08-10
FP 29 power supply Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Hard hit by lightning,so bad parts were rattling around in side.John had it going in less than a week,most of that time waiting for parts.
Works as good as or better than new(if you could even get a new one)and as clean as a pin.
Thanks John,excellent job.You have all of my business from now one.
Excellent person to deal with.
WN4AMO Rating: 2009-07-30
Icom Repair Time Owned: more than 12 months.
John is "THE MAN" The Display on my Icom 746 Pro went dead, a local friend suggested that I try john instead of sending it back to the Factory. He had it repaired and returned to me before I could have even sent to the factory. Even did a mod to keep it from happening again. Just picked up my Icom 756 Pro III today from his shop, the TX on 160-18 meters were down to 10 watts and the RX had lost sensitivity. Just hooked it back up and gave it a test run, good as new. Can't say enough good things about his service. If he can get the parts, he can fix it good as new. Paul WN4AMO