I would imagine the shipping cost and repair costs combined would purchase you a nice LG auto tuner or some auto tuner and would be a more cost-effective option. I've read all these posts etc. on your HF issues and this unusual antenna. I do not claim to be an antenna expert, but I thought perhaps this snake antenna was more like snake oil antenna, where it may work, but at what cost. If this were my gear I'd be trying to find ways to ensure I do not let the smoke out of the box.
Good luck,
On Aug 15, 2012, at 12:19 AM, Harry Brown <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi all,
> Well, I went to eham and looked at the reviews, and called some of them, =
> and the one that answered, was Gary, k0GX.
> Very nice to talk with.
> He works on Kenwoods, and on 120s.
> He told me make sure to send the power cord with the rig, and the =
> schematic, and the manual, which I have both.
> The thing about Gary that is also appealing is, ka9fox, who is the owner =
> of qth.com, and if he likes him, and he's a stickler for not getting =
> ripped off or cheated by anyone, (just look at the web site, and his =
> rules for buying used gear), then I'm satisfied.
> However, I looked at others, and some of them I listed, I got to the =
> letter R.
> So, below, is the stuff I found.
> I thank you all for mentioning eham reviews and I'm glad I went there! =
> I'm just thinkin about just sending both the rig and power supply, then =
> we don't have to mess around with cords, etc.
> So, here's what I found. Now the k4EAA, he doesn't do 120s, but he does =
> most of the other kenwoods.
> See below,
> 73,
> Trippy, ac8s
> Advanced Communications & Electronics
> N4DWK Rating: 5/5 =20
> Amp Repair Time owned: months =20
> I've had an Emtron DX-2 for about a year and have had no problems until =
> last week, suddenly wouldn't tune up on 160m, called George who owns the =
> business, told him my problem, he said bring it out, he meant the next =
> day, he was in the middle of a big project, but I misunderstood and =
> showed up that afternoon. He took it in anyway and put it on the bench, =
> found the problem, repaired it and sent me on my way.=20
> I'm a happy camper.
> He can fix most any amp, radios too, if your in need give him a call =
> 434-237-8255 =20
>
> Audio-Visual Service
> Rating: 5/5=20
> Before shipping my amplifier out of state, I came across Audio-Visual =
> Service run by Eric Falkenhan, WA3TAD in Baltimore, Maryland. Eric has =
> worked on all sorts of radios for many years and his shop is a museum of =
> vintage radio and audio-visual equipment. Eric has overhauled my =
> Ameritron amplifiers, his rates are very fair, and I am completely =
> satisfied with his service. Eric has a wealth of information on radios =
> of all types and is an excellent resource for hobbyists. Eric runs his =
> shop the way it used to be - friendly and responsive. One immediately =
> sees that Eric loves what he does and it shows in his work. If you have =
> a vintage radio or a current radio that needs repair or restoration, you =
> should consider Eric. He does not have a webbsite, but his email address =
> is: [log in to unmask]
> B & H Sales, Inc
> Rating: 5/5=20
> Truthful Time owned: 3 to 6 months =20
> Had a Yaesu Mark-V Field in for a repair that I caused when I had the =
> cover of the rig off....need some delicate wires traced and resoldered. =
> While the radio was "in for service" they reportedly dropped the radio =
> (by mistake of course). They immediately contacted me, reported the same =
> and virtually offered me anything I wanted to (using their words) "make =
> it right." They repaired some minor damage, and to be honest, I don't =
> think I would have ever known of the mishap had they not mentioned it. =
> Very up front of them in my book! =20
> =20
> W8LM Rating: 5/5 Apr 17, 2011 20:53 Send this review to a friend =20
> Unabashed Opinion Time owned: more than 12 months =20
> Better known for Amateur Radio Sales, they keep many rigs on consignment =
> for the locals, but Carl- is the chief tech and works on Amateur gear =
> old and new. I had my ICOM 756proII give up transmit. I suspected the =
> famous IC151 gave up and I was right. Carl told me he had them in stock =
> and I dropped off the rig as he has a spectrum analyzer and I wanted =
> alignment checked. Carl was speedy and reasonable. It would of cost me =
> more to ship and insure the rig to ICOM USA. I didn't want some shipper =
> to loose/damage it. Other locals have recommended them to me. It's rare =
> that I require service, but these guys are great. Hams come for 50-100 =
> miles around. I have been dealing with them for over 5 years and they =
> will continue to get my trade. They support all the local clubs too. =20
>
> ELECTRONIX SERVICING Brooklyn Park,Mn. Product Reviews
>
> http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/9691
> Ham repair.com-Communications Specialist=20
> http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6737
> K4EAA Kenwood Hybrid Tranceiver Sales Restoration and Service=20
>
> K4EAA Kenwood Hybrid Tranceiver Sales Restoration and Service Product =
> Reviews
>
> http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6973
> Reviews: 17 Average rating: 5.0/5 =20
> LPC Wireless, KI4NR=20
> Average rating: 5.0/5=20
> Description: Repair Service for Yaesu, Kenwood & Icom HF Equipment.=20
> Custom modifications, SSB Hi Fi Audio work, Lightning Damage Repairs.=20
>
> Very reasonable Rates & Turn Around.=20
>
> Contact Info: 386-774-9921 or Email at [log in to unmask]
>
> Midwest Technical Services, Tim Moes WD=D8FKC Product Reviews
>
> http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6703
> 5.0 =20
> Mike Nadeau N1EQ in Maine Product Reviews
>
> Description: Ham radio repair (Icom and Kenwood HF/VHF/UHF multi-mode =
> radios).=20
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