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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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WA7URT Rating: 2016-08-03
Alan updated special K2. Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Alan is an excellent individual, very fare, and extradinarily knowledgeable. He is an excellent communicater and performs his work in a expeditious manner. I would highly recommend for all your Elecraft repair, alignment, or kit building issues.
KC9TYA Rating: 2016-05-18
Excellent Job on the KX1 Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Alan did an excellent job at a very fair price on my KX1. I contacted Alan ask him for help and a few weeks later I have a KX1, to be proud of. Thanks again Alan for your great service and repair. The alignment is perfect. I could not be any happier.
KC7DM Rating: 2016-05-03
Alan goes to 11 Time Owned: more than 12 months.
You fans of This Is Spinal Tap know what I mean. Alan rescued my KX-1 from the knackers yard, expertly, promptly and at a very fair price.
He's also fun and interesting to talk to.

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Earlier 5-star review posted by KC7DM on 2015-10-12

With nearly 90 reviews and a 5.0 rating, there's not much more to be said on Alan's behalf. He fixed an issue on my KX-1, tuned it up perfectly, and it was back in the field with me inside of two weeks (including cross-country shipping.) TNX Alan.
K0VP Rating: 2016-03-28
excellent service Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Alan found my KX1 beyond reasonable repair due to battery leakage exposure on the circuit board. He charged me the absolute minimum for his investigation. What is important here is being able to report that his service will be fair and prompt.
W1UJR Rating: 2016-02-25
Outstanding In Every Way Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Alan is an outstanding builder, and communicator. I sent him a partially built K2 project, with assorted parts and pieces from my various K2s over the years, and he was able to build, align and test the unit that exceeded the expectations of a perfectionist like myself.

Alan was a superb communicator every step of the way, calling, or emailing as needed with a problem or question came up. His suggestions spoke of years of experience, and a confidence that I knew when the unit arrived back from his workshop, it would work well, the first time out. I was not disappointed. Having built a number of K1, K2 and K3 in the past, I was impressed with his assembly and soldering skills, even down to the little details that most would never turn a board over to look at, Alan did.

In short, take it from a fellow K2 builder, this is the man you want to build, repair, align, or troubleshoot your Elecraft unit. He's that good. And he's a gentleman as well.

73 Bruce W1UJR
W5JV Rating: 2015-09-26
K2 Tune Up: Excellent & Professional Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I wanted a professional to run my K2 through the paces and tune it up where needed. Alan did a superb job and I am so happy with the report he provided. He is thorough & now its up to me to use the K2 wisely :-) ... Thank you Alan. Job well done.
WA6UIJ Rating: 2014-08-22
Excellent Service and Quick!! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Alan was excellent in all aspects of his service. I sent in a KX1 which had a few problems. He diagnosed the problems, called me and informed me as what was needed. The total time from sending the radio in to getting it back was 2 weeks--WOW!! His rates were fair. I would not hesitate to use him again or refer him to others. Thanks Alan
Mike Karpman, WA6UIJ
N8IW Rating: 2014-07-13
Highly recommended Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Highly recommended. I sent Alan an Elecraft K2/100 I had purchased in the Dayton Hamvention flea market. Problems included power output problems and an intermittent Anderson Powerpole connection. Alan repaired all reported problems, found and repaired additional problems I wasn't aware of and also performed an alignment/tuneup. Alan kept me informed with phone calls detailing his progress. Turn around was quick and the K2/100 worked flawlessly after Alan was done with it. Excellent work by Alan at Wilcox Engineering - highly recommended.
K8AQM Rating: 2014-04-05
Great Great Service! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
My second K2/100 was sent to Alan for retune and ready for an upcoming DXpedition. Alan had it back to me within two weeks. I tried it out and was disappointed as reports indicated a severe "buzz" on my signal. I called Alan and he talked me through a series of tests. Turned out the issue was at my end with a power supply issue. He could have just had me send it back (shipping and bench time costs) and there still would have been an issue when it returned! I have three K2/100 and Alan will always be their caretaker! Great guy! de K8AQM

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Earlier 5-star review posted by K8AQM on 2012-08-02

My K2 went to T32 and became "salt encrusted" and died. Alan cleaned it up, brought it back to life and updated everything. It's a great rig, "saved" by a "great" technical wizard and ready for the next DXpedition. I am sitting here listening to the radio as I type. Thanks Alan!
73,
Ted K8AQM
FORMER_W0RI Rating: 2014-03-28
Great work Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Alan does a great job and is very quick. He communicates very well and his fees are reasonable.