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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
Reviews: 129MSRP:
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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N7KD Rating: 2018-03-26
This is the Place to Go Time Owned: more than 12 months.
My KWM-2A had been unused for about a year. When I turned it on it was incredibly noisy on receive and erratic on tuneup and transmit. Peter's shop is located conveniently on my route between home and the location where I have frequent business meetings so I called him and arranged to drop it off in person. He was able to diagnose and repair it in three days and it again works perfectly. When I picked it up he explained in detail what the problem had been and what was done to repair it. His rates are not the cheapest but would you want to engage the cheapest brain surgeon? He is a wealth of information which he does not hesitate to share with his customers. At this point I would not even think of entrusting wounded Collins gear to anyone else.
KC9KGG Rating: 2018-03-25
Continued Excellent Service Time Owned: more than 12 months.
This is an update of my 2015 review

COLLINS REBUILDERS continues to provides consistently high quality repair/refurbishment services for Collins equipment. Repairs are completed promptly.

Highly recommend COLLINS REBUILDERS
WB5UFR Rating: 2018-03-06
32-S Repair Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
Peter Just unpacked the 32-S and great reports on air. Information on what was replaced along with description was detailed.
Thanks
Wayne
WB5UFR

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Earlier 5-star review posted by WB5UFR on 2017-12-26

This is my first Collins S-Line and your work on the 75's was well worth the time you put into it!
Thanks again for your advise on shipping and keeping me updated on the progress doing the repair. WB5UFR
K2NX Rating: 2018-01-31
Saving my KWM-2A Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Kudos to Peter for bringing my KWM-2A back from the nearly dead. I acquired the Radio used about 6 years ago. It developed a problem with reduced output in the LSB mode early in 2017 and I chose K2LRC to tackle the matter based on reviews of his work. I chose wisely. Peter provided detailed guidance on packing and shipping the radio. He not only corrected the LSB problem but also spotted several other issues including a cold solder and a binding PTO shaft. Before making any repairs he consulted with me on them, gave me options and pricing. The radio came back to me in beautiful shape with a proof of performance chart showing receive sensitivity and TPO on each band. I highly recommend Peter for service work on the classic Collins rigs.
K1VHR Rating: 2017-10-18
Collins KWM2a New Again! Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
Years ago (the 70's!) I had a KWM2a and life required me to sell it. Recently I acquired another one but it had a few problems...unauthorized mods, poor power out, self oscillation in Xmit, to name a few. I found Peter K2LRC, a COLLINS EXPERT and he was only 90 miles away!. I requested that he look at my KWM2A and make it well.
This was a very pleasant surprise; first Peter is a very knowledgeable gentleman and understands Collins enthusiasts. In a short time period, Peter called me and said it was completed. It is nearly brand new...Peter pays attention to detail of everything, right down to the labels in side the chassis. It was a great job, a good experience, the KWM2A performs in a fantastic manner and the cost was priced very well for a professional job. I am not disappointed and can recommend Peter with for any Collins problem. Now on to my Collins S Line!! I highly recommend Peter for anything Collins.
N0EKO Rating: 2017-10-18
KWM-2A Restoration Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
My Collins KWM-2A wouldn't power on. I couldn't determine the cause, and I thought I'd have to sell the transceiver. I came across Peter's name and called him. He took my radio in and fixed the problem. In addition, he performed a number of modifications to the rig to improve its functioning. I can't say enough about Peter's good work. He also helped me understand how to tune up the rig. He's an Elmer.
K6AN Rating: 2017-04-13
Great Repair Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
What can I say? Peter did a wonderful job of going through my 30L-1. He updated the power supply, changed old caps, bad fuses, found some weak tubes,and replaced weak 811A's. it's like a new amp. Got it on the air, and got great reports. It just loafs along now. This man does magic! I will go back to him again with my S-line radios. He always kept me in the loop. I could contact him anytime with questions. He gave me many options to save me money. He is a fountain of S-line knowledge. Try him!
W4TUK Rating: 2017-04-06
Collins KWM-2 Repair Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Peter,K2LRC Provided advise that was of great assistance in my KWM-2 restoration project. Peter helped in troubleshooting and repair along with sources of repair parts. Peter is a valuable asset in keeping the Collins Radios on the air.
KE5RV Rating: 2017-01-18
Thanks again, Peter! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Once again, Peter has come through to give my old S-Line new life! He recently repaired and aligned my 75S-3 and it sounds better than ever! Very informative and helpful...I wouldn't trust my Collins equipment with anyone else!

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Earlier 5-star review posted by KE5RV on 2015-08-10

In an earlier review, I rated Peter's work on a non-working 75S-3 that I sent him. I was very pleased with his service then and decided to send him the non-working 32S-1 that I had also purchased with the receiver. He told me up front when I described the problems to him that it might not be cost effective to repair. Sure enough, it was a DOA. We were able to work out a trade + cash deal where he sold me a restored 32S-3 at a reasonable price and I couldn't be happier with the result. Peter is a true Collins professional and I highly recommend his services.
KE5JWC Rating: 2017-01-18
32S Repair Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
Let's face it! K2LRC is a bit pricey for this old guy on fixed income .... BUT ... He is the go-to guy! He took care of my issues quickly and expertly so the choice is .... go to the graduate of the class or the guy that finished last. I am glad I went to the graduate. I will go again!