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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
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W7JBB Rating: 2011-08-11
You can't do better Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Alan Wilcox is an expert extraordinaire, and all around good guy. My K2 had gone somewhat out of alignment while traveling with it on several long trips.

I was involved with business matters, and didn’t have the time to realign it myself prior to my next trip. Sent it up to Alan and he did his usual extraordinary outstanding job.

Had a couple of lengthy chats with him, and believe me when I say that anything you need done to any Elecraft, he is your guy.

An expert with decades of experience, and a pleasure to work with, you won’t go wrong using Alan to take care of any of your problems. Price was right also.

Would I use him again? Absolutely.

By the way, I have been building radios for almost 60 years, so I
know and can tell the good from the bad and the ugly. Alan's the best.

You won't be sorry dealing with Alan Wilcox.

Bruce W7JBB
K2IB Rating: 2011-07-22
K1 Repair Time Owned: N.A.
Alan Wilcox W3DVX is an extraordinary craftsman. He repair my K1 very quickly. the rig was back to me in less than a week. It work perfectly. Alan email me and also called to keep me informed.
When the radio returned all repairs and adjustments were well documented.
My thanks to Alan for a job well done.
I highly recommend alan to any one that needs his help.
K8RBW Rating: 2011-06-21
Alan to the Rescue (Again) Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I purchased a K2 with battery installed off of Ebay. The K2 is an excellent CW rig and I looked forward to using it on Field Day. I thought that because it was an early serial number that it may have been built by an experienced builder. For my next purchase I will be buying the Washington Monument. It was advertised as "guaranteed not DOA." A more accurate description would have been "on life support." I had Alan go over it and there were a multitude of problems that prior owners had endured over the years. I honestly don't think the fellow who sold me the radio had a clue as to the true condion of the radio. Alan updated the radio, repaired numerous errors by the builder, and returned it in excellent operating condition. Thank you, Alan! You are wonderful!
de Dick, K8RBW

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Earlier 5-star review posted by K8RBW on 2010-10-07

I was probably one of Alan's first customers. He is everything people describe and more. In spite of his excellent reviews, he doesn't rest on his laurels, always the perfect professional and providing everyone with the very best care. I wish everyone I dealt with in all walks of life had his dedication. I believe he has undertaken four projects for me and I look forward to relying on him in the future.
Vy 73 to all, Dick, K8RBW
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Earlier 5-star review posted by K8RBW on 2007-06-16

I have been remiss in posting comments for many excellent amateur radio products and services provided to me. Among them, I would include Dale of Par Electronics, Budd and Chris of Buddipole, Bill of Turbo Tuner, Doug of QRP Kits, and Dale of Pico Keyer. They have made my almost fifty years in the hobby a true pleasure. Clearly among the top people I have dealt with during this period has been Alan Wilcox, W3DVX.

I was probably one of the first people to contact Alan and use his services. As the years have progressed, I contracted carpal tunnel syndrome and other health problems that have made working in confined spaces difficult. My technical skills also have tended to lag recent developments in digital electronics. I still build, but I limit my projects to things I think I can successfully complete. Alan graciously consented to build an SSB module for my K2 as well as install and align the radio. During that time, I was attending a conference in Hawaii. He constantly corresponded with me and sent me photos of the progress. I had a pen pal as well as someone with outstanding technical skills updating my K2!

Last winter, I asked Alan to build a KX1 for me and a cable for the K2 that my hands wouldn't allow me to complete successfully. Again, Alan responded with efficiency, dispatch and photos of his excellent work.

Alan is wonderful. I couldn't ask for a better person with whom to deal. You can't get work of his quality from any of the major maufacturers.

I now need to do similar posting for other excellent professionals in amateur radio with whom I have dealt. My conscience is bothering me. I am just not inclined to write a one sentence review saying I "like" it/him/her.

73
de Dick, K8RBW

K6ADG Rating: 2011-06-10
Excellent work Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have an early K2 and actively kept it updated until 2004 when I decided to just use it.Recently I tried to catch up to 7 years of neglect and forgetting which DIP socket I put in put in backwards. After some frustration, I sent it to Alan and I now remember why I love this little radio, plus it puts out nearly twice the power. Great work with quick turnaround.
VE7YMM Rating: 2011-05-18
fast service Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Alan tweaked the alignment on my K2/100, and did an AGC mod. Now I can sleep better knowing that my rig is as good as it can be. Alan delivered a fast turn around too. I recommend his Elecraft services.
W2GZ Rating: 2011-04-19
Great Service!!! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I had Alan build a new Elecraft KX1 for me and he did an outstanding job. He sent emails that kept me informed of progress on my build. He also sends pictures of each board as he finishes them. I highly recommend Alan! His prices are very reasonable, and the construction time for my KX1 was very quick. I hope to use Alan's services again in the future.

Thanks Alan!
Scott W2GZ
W2NSA Rating: 2011-04-01
IMPECCABLE K2 Build & K3 assembly Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Elecraft is very fortunate to have Alan Wilcox on their "Builders for Hire List." The excellent service Alan provided building K2 (#7115) and assembling K3 (#5228) was superb and first-rate. It is quite obvious that W3DVX's knowledge was gained through years of both study and experience. Additionally, Alan possesses a warm-hearted nature.
K0GUN Rating: 2011-02-26
Nothing but the BEST Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Alan was refered to me by WB4TJH. He was very professionial and easy to work with. All phases were decused in advance of all options and cost. His work is through and he comunicates well. He upgraded and aligned my K2 and had it back to me in a short time. I can say he is just who you want to have working on your rig.He is the........the BEST

Thanks Alan

K0GUN
AB9DX Rating: 2010-11-30
Super Service on new build of KX1 Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I had Alan build a new KX1 for me and he did an excellent job. He kept me well informed every step of the way with his emails. It is neat how he sends pictures of each board as he finishes them. I highly recommend him and services. His prices are very reasonable, and the turnaround time that he takes to build the kit is very quick. Also if you take the time to visit his website you will see just how knowledgeable and interesting he is. It is amazing.

Thanks Alan! 73s AB9Dx
AA7VW Rating: 2010-11-21
Excellent service Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I would like to add my voice to the chorus of those very pleased by the building / repair service provided by W3DVX. After 3 months of use I feel qualified to comment that my K2 remains operating dead-on frequency and with the filters functioning as effective as my expensive QRO rig. Everything continues to operate as well as Elecraft advertises it will. He is a gentleman to communicate with and will fullfill your needs should you need his help. 73, Vern AA7VW