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Reviews For: COLLINS REBUILDERS - Collins S-line Repair by K2LRC

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Review Summary For : COLLINS REBUILDERS - Collins S-line Repair by K2LRC
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Description:
We repair and repaint Collins S-line radios with many years of experience with over 40 years as an active Ham.

Our services include complete Laboratory testing of all the gear using HP and Bird equipment. We use all original documentation and maintain a stock of parts and an excellent selection of replacement tubes. This is now a full time operation now located in Penryn CA.

See the web site for more details and contact information.

Product is in production
More Info: http://www.k2lrc.com
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K9VSK Rating: 2022-01-03
KWM-2A repair Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Just recently purchased a KWM-2A which was supposed to be “in operating condition”! However when I received it, reception was very poor and couldn’t transmit. After reading reviews decided to go with Peter as the other choice was unavailable. Shipping is a bit pricey to his location but was well worth it! He was very responsive to my questions and follow up was excellent! Could not believe the excellent reception on all bands! He had to spend time to diagnose the problems but the repairs and alignment were above reproach! Would highly recommend his services!
W2JV Rating: 2021-09-16
Outstanding Experience with K2LRC Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I just recently had another very positive experience with Peter. I wanted to add a 30l-1 to my S line. In one phone call he had the amp I was describing with all the updates. I'm now confident when I add it to my line it will perform without issue. If you have the tools and expertise to repair theses amps then take your chances with the online market. However if you want a bullet proof solution K2LRC is the only option. Peter Wittenberg, K2LRC was outstanding to work with from the purchase of an S line to after the sale support, which is so important when you purchase radios of this era. You may believe you're paying more that you should based on e-bay pricing but you're buying expensive equipment, that works, rather than an huge repair from a "great" on line deal. I encountered some learning issues with the equipment and Peter was very available to help me thru it.

If you're considering a repair or a purchase, please consider Peter, he is a very talented and helpful person.
W2DAP Rating: 2021-09-10
75S3 better than new Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Thanks, Peter, for a superior job. My beautiful receiver is hot as a pistol, frequency read out dead on and selectivity equal or better than when new. Peter handles the radio with the care he would use for his own equipment. He is a pleasure to deal with and keeps in contact via email every step of the way. I sent him a “dead” receiver and he located the component failure and made a precision repair. He then realigned and recalibrated to spec. He recommended a solid state replacement for the audio amp and now it runs cooler and has equal or better quality. He is the go to person if you want the best in S line service. Thanks, Peter. Dick W2DAP
K1LKI Rating: 2021-07-19
75S3B Alignment Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I purchased my Collins Round Emblem S line new in the mid 60's and thought it should be checked over to be sure it continues to work at top efficiency. Peter replaced necessary tubes and did an alignment and brought it back to factory specs.
Peter was great to deal. He kept in touch with me and updated me on the progress of the work. He is a true professional and a gentleman.
I would not hesitate to send other S line equipment to him for service. I highly recommend Peter.
73's
K1LKI
K0PGE Rating: 2021-04-06
Outstanding Knowledge and Skill Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I bought my 32S-3 from Peter 7 years ago and it has performed beautifully until recently when it stopped putting out power. Peter worked with me by email until I exhausted my ability to go further. I took it to him and in short order he had it operating, tuned up and putting out full power. Peter is meticulous at his craft and is very knowledgeable. I learned a lot just watching him work.

I highly recommend Peter. His workmanship is beautiful and his pricing is fair. He loves Collins Radios and it shows!
KR4VJ Rating: 2021-01-12
K2LRC - Fine Business Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Peter rejuvenated my tired KWM-2. Excellent communication, quick turn-around, reasonable pricing. I couldn't be happier.
K6CTW Rating: 2020-07-27
Awesome Service & Quality Work Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Peter did a superb job with a KWM-2A, it operates perfectly on all bands and modes. It also looks like it is new inside. I cannot recommend his craftsmanship highly enough. The other aspect to service is communications, and in this area, Peter is once again at the top of my list.
Also, just purchased and am running a 30L-1 that Peter restored with the KWM-2A and again, the workmanship is superb. It IS a new amp!

Short version - If it's Collins Call Peter 1st!
CE3AM Rating: 2020-07-09
In true HAM spirit!!! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Restoring my 32S-3 that I bought more than 20 years ago as my "next project" All went well up to the final stage. No way I could get a DIP in the PA current.Totally frustrated, I decided to call Peter K2LRC with whom I had no contact before. Discussing costs, it was evident that this is out of the question as shipping alone will be about $500+ (I reside in Chile) Peter has offered his advice with"NO strings attached" He accompanied me all the way to the solution as he said.."No strings attached" True "ham spirit." Thanks PETER. Ira CE3AM/4X4SW
WA0VRC Rating: 2020-06-13
KWM-2 repaired by Peter Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
Picked up a Kwm-2 that Peter had fixed in 2014. The rig performs great, pto is spot on and is my flagship collins station . Thanks Peter.
N8BI Rating: 2020-01-31
Quality Service by Peter K2LRC Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I was lucky to acquire this KWM-2 some years ago from a friend and although it needed some work was reluctant to send it out. Happened upon Peter from the Collins Collector Group and decided it was time. Dealing with Peter was a quality experience. My KWM-2 WE is working as good as new for a very reasonable cost. I highly recommend Peter's Collins Service to anyone. Of all the new high tech equipment in my shack, the KWM-2 is near and dear to my heart. A nostalgic flashback from a time long ago...thanks Peter!
73 Jack N8BI