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Review Summary For : Elecraft Repair & Alignment by W3DVX
Reviews: 133MSRP: 95/hr. Const: contact for quote
Description:
Williamsport, PA. W3DVX since 1955; Amateur Extra since 1957. Built dozens of Heathkits and many K2s. Electrical Engineer (computer h/w & s/w).In addition to building new kits, will finish kits for you if you need help. Repair of legacy Elecraft K1, K2, and especially K3/K3S products. Reasonable rates and quick turn-around. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Product is in production
More Info: http://WilcoxEngineering.com
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
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K4ZMD Rating: 2023-01-31
Excellent and Efficient K3 Repair Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Alan repaired my K3 which had been damaged so that the SWR and power readings were seriously wrong. I also had him do a complete calibration since the K3 was about 9 years old. He had to get replacement parts from Elecraft but kept me informed of progress.

I found Alan to be very competent in diagnosing and repairing my rig. If I need any Elecraft repair in the future, I would send it to Alan.
K4JST Rating: 2022-10-20
Damaged K3S Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Was a true pleasure to work with Alan. Had him repair and reconfigure and recalibrate my K3S that was damaged during Field Day. Multiple boards were damaged and had us both scratching our heads. Like getting a new rig and I have a new friend too!
de Gil K4JST
KL7JT Rating: 2022-09-27
Excellent Work, Easy to Deal With Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Alan went through a K2/100 I have some years ago. Excellent work, good communications, rapid turnaround and fairly priced. Not everyone who works on HAM gear is a retired EE Prof.
K1SM Rating: 2022-09-26
Great Experience. Highly recommend. Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
After Elecraft Service told me not to even send the K3 to them for a few weeks, I investigated other options.
Alan's K3 receiver repair was perfect.... reasonably priced, and I had my radio back in less than two weeks door to door.
N8KR Rating: 2022-09-24
Excellent Work - Excellent Service Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I lost receiver sensitivity in my K3. Alan quickly responded to my email explaining procedure for shipping, diagnostics and repair. 10 days later, I have my K3 back working perfectly. Alan found and replaced a blown component, communicated everything that was done, and sent my radio right back. And hour and a half bench time plus shipping was less than 2 bills. 100% satisfaction…..100% recommended!
KR7X Rating: 2022-08-22
Super Work - Super Service Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I had Alan fix my botched KRX3 installation that I messed up big time. I had non-compatible synth boards. I scrounged up, with Alan's help another upgrade synth board and he put it all together for me plus I had him calibrate the whole system. I now have a k3(s) with 2 receivers and all is well. If you need Elecraft repair and the factory is too busy don't hesitate to get ahold of Alan you will not be sorry. Totally satisfied here.
Hank / KR7X
W8RU Rating: 2022-07-22
Excellent K2 Repair Time Owned: more than 12 months.
My K2 died and I couldn't figure out why. I reached out to Alan with the symptoms & he replied quickly and described his process and fees. Alan kept me informed every step of the way and quickly repaired and aligned my K2. The entire repair took 9 days including transit times. I can heartily recommend Alan and his repair service. 73!
NF0R Rating: 2022-05-18
Great K2 Alignment Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I sent my K2 SN 009xx to W3DVX to restore its perfect alignment and overall performance when I bought it from an old friend in 2006. It was perfect again when it returned from Wilcox Engineering a few days ago. Alan's bench work, communications and turn-around were what I expected and much more. He specializes in Elecraft and is my go-to for all Elecraft work in the future.

NB8Q Rating: 2022-05-18
Excellent Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I contacted alan last week to get a pro audio heat sink installed on my kx2, as I heard from other hams this would help running ft8. So after email correspondence with Alan I packed it up and sent it to Alan. He constantly kept me updated by phone. Alan was very professional and gave a fair deal and fast service. If you need some service I contact alan, he is very knowledgeable and friendly.

Ron Toffen
Nb8q
Since 1983
NY1Z Rating: 2022-04-11
K2 Repair/Alignment Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I recently acquired a K2, S/N 2000 series, from the estate of a friend. Being of a rather early vintage, the K2 was well behind the curve as it relates to present day up dates and firmware changes. In addition, there were several repairs that were needed. In summary, the work needed to bring the K2 up to the latest mods available, repair existing problems, and do a complete calibration was extensive. I was referred to Wilcox Engineering for the work needed for the K2.
Alan Wilcox, the principal of Wilcox Engineering walked me through all that was needed to bring the K2 up to todays standards for this radio. He, figuratively, held my hand through each step of the work that was needed. And, the K2 now is at my operating position and working flawlessly.
I highly recommend Wilcox Engineering for K2 repairs/calibration.