Manager


Manager - NA4M
Manager Notes

Reviews For: N4ATS Radio & Amplifier Repair

Category: Amateur Radio Equipment Repair

eMail Subscription

Registered users are allowed to subscribe to specific review topics and receive eMail notifications when new reviews are posted.
Review Summary For : N4ATS Radio & Amplifier Repair
Reviews: 266MSRP: 65.00 per hour/ rated
Description:
Radio and amplifier repair. Specializing in Yaesu FL-7000 Amplifier Repair and/or Modifications
Product is in production
More Info: http://n4ats.com/
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
1552665
KN4SEL Rating: 2021-04-11
Honest and excellent service Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I obtained a Yaesu FT-920. Sent it to Bill since I could not transmit. He quickly looked at it and found that the problem was with my settings. The transceiver was working fine. I really appreciate the honesty.
KK4TTG Rating: 2021-03-18
Fastest service ever Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I emailed Bill on a Saturday night for repairing my Yaesu ftdx-1200 that would not turn on. He replied Sunday morning. I dropped it off later that day. He texted me that night that it is working, and all firmware has been updated.
I am amazed that this type of service still exists in todays world.
The price was very good.
Remember to Tip your repairman.
73,s
KK4TTG
W4ERS Rating: 2021-03-15
Great Service and Affordable Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I have had 3 radio repairs done by Bill.

Can't say enough good things about the service.

Exceptional all around. Recommended to me by another Ham and it was indeed the Best Recommendation I have ever received.

If you have need for a radio repair I strongly suggest you contact Bill. You won't go wrong.

73's
AA4UC Rating: 2021-03-11
Fantastic Service Time Owned: more than 12 months.
2017 - After reading all the glowing Eham reviews and talking to Bill on the phone about several issues with my AL-1500 amplifier, I decided to put my amplifier in his capable care. Since he is less than 90 minutes away from me I decided to drop it off in person. The very next day Bill texted me to tell me everything was fixed and fully operational. The amplifier now indeed works perfectly! I wholeheartedly recommend N4ATS Radio & Amplifier Repair.

UPDATE 3/10/2021 Four years later I brought the same Amplifier, my vintage AL-1500, back to Bill (N4ATS) for some serious upgrading. A major overhaul was completed in short order at a very fair price. This overhaul included amongst other things, adding QSK capability which required some redesign of the circuitry. Since Bill is a RF engineer by trade, redesigning the interface with the upgraded W8JI filter capacitor board wasn’t a big deal to someone with his skill set. Thanks to Bill, I now have a modern QSK capable amplifier that yawns at legal limit power levels.
Bill is a local treasure to the ham community in Central Florida. If you want your radio/amplifier fixed professionally, then I strongly suggest you contact Bill at N4ATS Amateur Radio & Amplifier Repair.
KD8QDL Rating: 2021-02-21
Simply the Best !! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Tried to repair my ACOM 600S myself with instructions from the factory. Got into the project and discovered that I had neither the skills, the equipment, or the ability to finish it. Sent the ACOM in two boxes with several pieces in each container to Bill. He acquired the parts quickly (blown finals) and had the 600S put back together and running better than ever. The turnaround time was great and the cost was minimal for such a large jigsaw puzzle rebuild. Thank you Bill!!! I cannot say enough good things about N4ATS! Simply the Best !!!
N2LJO Rating: 2021-02-21
Great communication, service and prompt shipping Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
In my search for a solid state amp to free myself up a little in exploring different bands without having to constantly re-tune my Kenwood amp, I came across the FL-7000 Yaesu amp. In the reviews for that amp, I found out about Bill, N4ATS. Wound up buying one of those from him, and have been loving it. Bill answers the phone when you call, and patiently answers whatever questions you have. He shipped my amp the day after I ordered it and I had it 2 days later. It was packed like it was being shipped to Mars. Bill will be hearing from me again down the road. VERY RELIABLE!
K2CRS Rating: 2021-02-21
DID A GREAT FAST JOB Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I AM ADDING THIS FOR A FRIEND OF MINE WHO HAS NO WAY TO GET ON HERE. MR. BILL DID A GREAT FAST JOB ON HIS ICOM 746 PRO A 5 + STARS RODNEY KD4JXX IS VERY HAPPY OF HIS WORK AND FAST RETURN.
THANKS MR.BILL FROM US ALL.
RANDY KD4LRC
KI7TKS Rating: 2021-02-09
Yeasu FT-890 repaired Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Bill was awesome, he first troubleshot the problem with me via telephone, then turned the radio around in one business day! Bill also had the necessary parts,(2 obsolete drivers), in stock, so no delay waiting on parts.

I highly recommend Bill for fast courteous and reasonably priced repairs!
WW3A Rating: 2020-12-19
Another *very* satisfied customer Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Having just moved to Central Florida, I took the opportunity to hand carry my FL-7000 to Bill for repair/updates. As others have stated, Bill is a true gentleman and really knows his way around this amp. Bill provides detailed documentation of the work performed, and a performance data sheet for the specific device. Add to that his very reasonable rates, and it's no wonder he scores all 5's across the board! Highly recommended!
12/18/20 Update: My FL-7000 serviced/upgraded by N4ATS has performed flawlessly for over 6 years. Recently, I noticed that the amplifier protect circuitry was activating frequently, even into known good terminations. SWR readings with the amplifier's internal meter were at or above 3:1, even into a non-inductive 50-ohm load. I contacted Bill, expecting to make arrangements to deliver the amp to him for evaluation. To my surprise and delight, he offered suggestions to troubleshoot and try some adjustments. I lacked some of the recommended equipment to calibrate the SWR readings per the user manual, and Bill, with his intimate knowledge of the circuit design was able to coach me with alternate procedures. We corresponded via email over several days, and I am happy to report that with Bill's guidance, proper operation has been restored. This experience absolutely cements my admiration and respect for N4ATS as an outstanding engineer/technician with excellent customer service skills!
AD4ES Rating: 2020-12-11
FTdx5000 Repaired Fast Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I have had Bill repair both my FTdx5000's. He has, on different occasions, replaced OLED's, fixed microphone 5 volt output failures, and front end receive problems on both radios. All repairs were completed quickly and properly. In the case of operator & station setup caused issues those were clearly explained. Bill is less than an hours drive so that is a big plus as well. I would highly recommend his services. Like N2VII said in a previous review, "Honest, Fair, and Fast"