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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
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
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W4ZH Rating: 2008-12-21
AWESOME & A Must to see his shop! Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
Just wanted to let the list know I had Peter Wittenberg K2LRC (
www.k2lrc.com )in Annapolis, MD repair my VERY EARLY KWM2 and WOW! What a
1st rate job!!!

I was able to visit with Peter and see his shop and I believe it is a must
for all to see from the collection of microphones to endless Collins
equipment.

I am very pleased and would recommend over and over


Thanks Peter on a Job well done!!

Jeff Smith W4ZH
Pensacola, FL
W6TJK Rating: 2008-12-14
Great Experience Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I found Peter during web search for S-line equipment. We spoke on the phone, and he offered a ton of useful information. Ultimately I decided on purchase of re-furbished S-line gear, including 30L1. Peter kept me informed on his selection of gear and his progress during repair & test, and suggested a reliable shipper. Equipment received in very good condition, well packed. The mechanicals and visual appearance FB. Had some initial 30L1 setup challenges -- one of the 811's had succumbed to shipment. Peter shipped out replacement set of 811A's. The 30L1 is now behaving very well. Operating the rig is a pleasure. It is setup as Xceiver [32S3, 75S3] and I am getting FB "Collins quality audio" reports!. During all of this, Peter was very helpful with telephone conversations and email exchanges. I would recommend Peter to any Ham needing Collins repair, or wanting to purchase similar equipment. 73's
W1LJN Rating: 2008-11-14
Great Site Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have known and used Peter for several years now and find that his work is thorough and his response is more than adequate. He goes the "extra mile" to ensure that his client's needs are completely satisfied. If you are looking for work to be done to your Collins radio gear I have no reservations about recommending Peter.
KK4US Rating: 2008-11-03
A Class Act!! Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
Competent, Professional, Friendly and Reasonably Priced and Timely!! Very helpful when it comes to common sense approach to the issue of rebuild/refurb versus repair.Honest appraisal designed to protect and preserve great equipment, and candid evaluations of cost versus benefit.

An excellent experience: I received my KWM-2 in superb condition and made new friends! What more could you ask? Highly favored and Highly recommended!

Van, KK4US
WA3BZT Rating: 2008-10-03
A SATISFIED CUSTOMER Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Peter has repaired and updated my KWM-2A, 516F-2 power supply which now works better than it ever had. He handled the sale of a 51S-1A receiver and gave me technical help on a 30L-1. His prices are better than most places and his work is well done and he stands by his work.
Peter was helpful in getting mother rigs to Howard W3HM for work on them. He is a real helpful person.
Peter and I have become friends and I enjoy talking to him about radio equipment
W3LL Rating: 2008-09-19
A rebuilder dedicated to quality service Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I had a 32S3 transmitter and 516F2 power supply which I bought new and stored away for 38 years.
Both now needed a recap, some tubes, PTO adjustment, ceramic socket and resistor.
He also updated the power supply to function properly with 120V input. Peter provided a professionally written data sheet indicating the power out on each band, a list of materials used in the restoration. He connected the transmitter in his immaculate work room and demonstrated the output on a scope and wattmeter.
I was so happy with this experiance that I gave him the transmitters mate, the 75S3, to recap and tune-up. I just received it back with the same professional service. He now has my R390A for recapping and updating.
I consider myself fortunate to have found Peter and his well run restoration business.
Bud W3LL
W3LK Rating: 2008-09-09
Agreed Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Ditto to the two previous posts.

Peter repaired a much-abused ex-Maryland ANG 2A for me three years ago when I was living in Baltimore and did an excellent job.

Visiting his shack is a must!!!
K3DUA Rating: 2008-09-09
A GREAT SMALL SHOP Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Peter, K2LRC, has rebuilt a KWM-2 and a 30L1 for me and he has tested a few non-Collins Amplifiers as well. He is a one man shop and is well stocked with professional Test gear and he has many years of experience. I have been very happy the work that he performed and the rigs are working well.
KE3NK Rating: 2008-09-06
A SATISFIED CUSTOMER Time Owned: N.A.
I am fortunate that I am within reasonable driving distance of such a excellent repair facility. Peter/K2LRC recently repaired (while I waited) a problem with my 30L-1 Amplifier.
Quick service and fair pricing. He has also reworked/painted several S-Line cases for me in the past. Top Quality workmanship. While waiting for my 30L-1 to be repaired, I was able to observe his methods/procedures and some of the finest test equipment I have ever seen.
I can recommend the "Collins Rebuilders" without hesitation.

Jim Bull/Ke3nK
Waldorf, MD