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Category: Amateur Radio Equipment Repair

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Review Summary For : Precision Collins Services
Reviews: 37MSRP: 90 Per Hour
Description:
Repair and alignment of Collins Radio tube-type equipment.
Product is in production
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K2AU Rating: 2015-10-31
Great Help Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I called Steve about a problem I was having on my Collins 30 L1. He spent 20 minutes with me troubleshooting it. Although the tune circuit was not dipping, Steve proved that the Amp was indeed putting out good power.
My thanks to Steve and if I ever have to ship out a Collins unit, it will go to him
I give him a solid 5 and an atta-boy
Mark
K2AU
KX7P Rating: 2015-07-07
QUALITY REPAIR WORK Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I delivered to Steve my 45-year-old KWM 2 and power supply that started having some transmit and receive problems. Steve sourced all the bad parts and tubes and made the needed repairs. The radio now works like it did when it was first purchased.

What I really appreciated was that Steve tried to talk me through problems on the telephone giving me some possible fixes I could do myself trying to save me a repair bill. I highly recommend.
W2RS Rating: 2015-03-30
Steve is a real, caring pro Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I recently had Steve overhaul my 50-year-old KWM-2. Not only is he an expert Collins tech, but it's a pleasure dealing with someone who really cares about what he's doing. I'd use him again, without hesitation.
K5PBJ Rating: 2015-01-12
Excellent Service on my 30L-1 Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Steve Berman, N6HK, comes highly recommended from the Collins collector's forums. I recently had an issue with the meter switch on my 30L-1. Not being a very technical ham, I shipped it off based on the collector's forum opinion of Steve's work. Steve ran through my 30L-1 with a fine-toothed comb including cleaning all the switch contacts and running extensive diagnostics on the entire amp. He pronounced it tip-top and shipped it back to me without any unnecessary delay.

Collins is obviously his specialty, so add my call to the list of satisfied clients. Steve's work and turn-around is first rate!

73,
Scott
K5PBJ
K5BTS Rating: 2014-08-24
Outstanding to work with Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Steve is a pleasure to work with. More importantly, his work product is outstanding. I sent him a 75S3B and a 32S3; both really not working. They came back working as designed with full documentation. I would happily use him again for restoration and/or repair.
KI4DW Rating: 2014-05-10
Steve gave me expert advice on an audio issue with my KWM2. Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Steve gave me expert advice on an audio issue with my KWM 2 and fixed the problem. He is a gentlemen and very knowledgeable. I would certainly contact him if you have any problems. 73, Dennis KI4DW
WA9WFA Rating: 2013-06-21
Outstanding repair experience Time Owned: more than 12 months.
This is the first time I've used Steve Berman and I'm pleased to give him an outstanding rating. I hired him last winter to repair and realign a Collins 32S-3A. I called Steve and it turned out he was in the process of shifting to his winter Las Vegas QTH. He said not to worry because he has a full repair facility at both QTH's. I wasn't able to resolve the funky grid issue so I had to send it for repair. I shipped the transmitter and some time later got it back fully repaired. I had the full work up done so a tight VOX pot and the other pots were lubricated, switches lubricated, rack lubed, weird grid tuning anomoly fixed, completely aligned and neutralized. He was able to release and clean a couple stuck adjustable ceramic capacitors. It felt like a new transmitter when he was done and worked great. I can recommend Steves repair services.
WA6AMK Rating: 2012-10-17
Outstanding Service Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Steve performed repairs on my 32S-1, 75S-1 and 516-F power supply. Unknown to Steve, he will be looking at my 75S-3B when his schedule permits. There is nothing wrong with the 75S-3B, I just want his blessing on it! Steve concentrates on not only bringing the equipment up to factory spec or better but also repairs for long term reliability. He is very pleasant to deal with and is always willing to take the time necessary to discuss your equipment and repairs and operation of the Collins equipment. I am a bit picky and if I am not satisfied, I will generally not complain, I just do not return for additional services. In the case of Steve, I will for sure be returning for assistance with my vintage equipment that I aquire. I am always willing to discuss my excellent experience with Steve. Please feel free to contact me.

Robert Ham WA6AMK
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W6PFW Rating: 2012-09-20
Excellent Service Recommended Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Steve has repaired my Collins 30L-1 as well as my KWM-2 and power supply. (Twice on the latter) and has provided excellent, timely and friendly service. He has always quoted prices and/or estimates for my approval prior to any work. I find him to very knowledgeable and willing to spend as much time as needed explaining what and why repairs are needed. I recommend him highly and will gladly respond to any questions you may have by e-mail to w6pfw@arrl.net. An A++++ rating from me!

Ted W6PFW
W7OEJ Rating: 2012-07-20
Equipment serviced Was Collins. KWM-2 and 30 L-1 & more Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
The Collins equipment I own which is a KWM-2, a 30L-1 amplifier and a PM-2 power supply were put back into service by Steve after not being turned on for over five years.

Steve Berman went carefully through all three pieces of equipment and replaced what was needed to again make
them very functional pieces of radio equipment.

Steve would appraise me of everything that needed to be done and the cost involved prior to starting the restoration of each piece of equipment.

Steve has a great appreciation for the Collins gear and is certainly knowledgable about the equipment.

I was an active Ham many years ago and now re-entering the hobby. Steve has been a great coach in helping me get re-acquainted with amateur radio. He has graciously spent a great deal of time helping me get back on the air.

Steve sets the "gold standard" for professional and personal service.

If you would like to talk to me about his excellent services in any more detail please email me: werner.r@ AT&T.net.