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Review Summary For : Collins Radio
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For all your Collins repair and restoration needs, please contact me.

My speciality is the S-Line and KWM-2 equipment. Collins parts on stock, both new and used - please inquire on availability or from other sources. I know that many of you are new to Collins so if I can assist you, please feel free to call me at (814) 487-4403.

Also, allow me to assist you in buying or selling your Collins.

We are located near Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 70 miles east of Pittsburgh. Visitors to the Collins Radio Center are always welcome Drop off your Collins for repair/restoration if you wish.

Thank you - David Knepper, W3ST/W3CRA, editor of the Collins Journal and secretary to the CRA.

Join the largest Collins organization in the world today at www collinsra.com. Our email address is collinsradio@comcast.net

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W4BBN Rating: 2015-11-23
KWM-2A Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I sent Dave a KWM-2A with the dial/pto drive mechanism that would not work. He did a professional job repairing it.
K3QNT Rating: 2015-08-26
KWM-2A (AN/FRC-93) Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have had Collins gear for a very long time - I can usually tackle a problem by myself given enough time. My older (WE) Militarized KWM-2A was giving me fits with a nasty intermittent. Dave Knepper had my set for just a few hours and discovered a mica bad cap in a place I would never have looked. His grasp for this stuff and decades of experience with "S" line type equipment really paid off for me. When my transceiver got back from W3ST, not only was the neurotic behavior cured but the transmitter made more power than ever before and now, even the VOX works for the first time! Thank you Dave!!

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Earlier 5-star review posted by K3QNT on 2015-03-27

I have a well-used ex-military KWM-2A - Dave W3ST did a tremendous job returning my set to factory specs. Not only does he have some terrific test gear to do the work but years of experience that were demonstrated as I watched him work. I certainly would commend Dave to anyone for this kind of work. He is an exceptional Collin technician.
W2VT Rating: 2015-05-19
Outstanding! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I recently sent my vintage-1968 Collins 75S-3C RE receiver to Dave Knepper for a checkout and alignment. Dave was very prompt and called me to discuss in detail what he had done to the receiver and if I had any questions or special needs. The receiver was returned to me within 2 weeks and is working nicely. I highly recommend Dave Knepper for your Collins S-Line repair/alignment needs. His fees are very (very) reasonable. In addition to his repair services, Dave also publishes a Journal of Collins information, which will be helpful to any Collins user or collector.
WD9HML Rating: 2015-05-07
Only the Best Time Owned: more than 12 months.
David does EXCELLENT work at a very fair price. He went through my KWM-2(A) which when returned performed at published specifications. He talked to me by phone several times and helped me with tune up procedures not published in the manual. David is a very personable guy that gives that extra effort to communicate directly and answer any and all questions. I highly recommend his repair service. I will send him another Collins.
TQSMODELER Rating: 2015-04-23
Repair / Tuneup of 75S-3 Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I just sent my ailing 75S-3 to David Knepper to see if he could determine the reason for lack of audio. David not only found the problem (failed tube), but also did a full alignment and lube of all moving components. He probably also sprinkled a little fairy dust inside the cover, because when I got it back, I not had outstanding audio, but also found that I was able to receive signals on 80, 15, and 10 meter bands that simply were not audible before. David turned the RX work in less than a week, and charged virtually nothing for his services. I am packing my 32S-3 to send to him next.

I strongly recommend you sending any Collins repair work David's way !
G8VPO Rating: 2015-04-19
Just fired up my KWM-2A Back from the wizard David Knepper Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Just had my Collins stuff back in the UK. Had it gone over by David Knepper, What can l say. all works perfect,l wish l had a David Knepper over here.
WA0VLC Rating: 2015-04-15
KWM2-A repair Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Dave worked with me and did a great job fixing my KWM2-A. He found multiple problems and fixed them all. I strongly recommend Dave for his repair work. I will never go any place else. Worth the shipping charge to send it to Dave.
K9MOV Rating: 2015-04-14
rebuild PTO in 75s-1 Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
After talking to Dave several times, I sent my 75s-1 to him for a PTO rebuild. I got it back in 1 week and he did a tremendous job not only on the PTO, but corrected some other minor issues. The 75s-1 now works perfectly, reflecting Dave's attention and detail he puts into each piece of equipment. The cost was VERY reasonable. We are fortunate to have Dave's talents for the Collins radio's. I also made a new friend who I enjoy talking with. THANKS DAVE.
W4WTC Rating: 2015-03-23
32S-1 Repair Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Dave did a great job in diagnosing and repairing a problem that existed with my 32S-1. This one was not easy to complete but I'm happy to say it now works like new !! He's not only super competent with Collins gear and repair...but a great guy to know. I recommend him highly. Terry W4WTC
KZ6Q Rating: 2015-02-09
excellent work by Dave Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Thank you Dave for the excellent repair of my 32s-1 transmitter and the 312b-5 VFO. Dave and I had several conservations about Collins and Amateur Radio. I am very fortunate to call Dave a friend. He is expert on Collins raido's. We are fortunate to have Dave talents in the amateur community.