Looking for repair shop that can handle old Galaxy V transceiver

[KF5JOO]

Would appreciate info on a radio shop that can still address repair issues with a Galaxy V MkII tube type transceiver. (Shipping two-ways with power supply is not an issue.)

If you have personal experience with such a shop, I'd appreciate a note.

Thanks!

[W9GB]

Allen -

It comes down to time to troubleshoot and your wilingness to pay the bill ($$)
Identical to repair/restoration issues with muscle cars or any automobile over 10-15 years old.
Selecting the right person, who knows this vacuum tube era -- is KEY.

Amateur Radio dealers use to have large service dept. that did his work.
eBay and other Internet avenues now permit junk to be sold -- for inflated prices (buyer loses).
The Best service techs doing this work -- are usually retired and have backlogs --

GO TO eHam.net Review Section --123 are listed, some with their hourly rates.
MANY limit their repairs to specific models. PARTS can be an issue if the radio was CB-hacked.
http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/26

Here is my short list, of who you should talk to, BEFORE shipping any WRL/Hy-Gain Galaxy radio.

Burghardt's
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2463

Jeff Covelli, usually handles Drake -- routinely has backlog.
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/4908

[WA7KKP]

I think the key concept here is 'learning' how to fix it yourself. That's how I've done things over the years, including a Galaxy V sitting on my table at home. I would go as far to say that most BA aficionados do their own repairs, as most are simple. It is the restoration . . . when you strip the radio down to its constituent parts, chean the chassis, and re-build it while checking components like resistors and caps for out-of-tolerance values.

If you are not willing to spend the time to learn how to troubleshoot, I would strongly suggest sticking to the newer gear, most of which still have parts on hand at the factory (distributor) shop. Sell the Galaxy V to someone willing to learn.

Gary WA7KKP

[WA7KKP]

I think the key concept here is 'learning' how to fix it yourself. That's how I've done things over the years, including a Galaxy V sitting on my table at home. I would go as far to say that most BA aficionados do their own repairs, as most are simple. It is the restoration . . . when you strip the radio down to its constituent parts, clean the chassis, and re-build it while checking components like resistors and caps for out-of-tolerance values.

If you are not willing to spend the time to learn how to troubleshoot, I would strongly suggest sticking to the newer gear, most of which still have parts on hand at the factory (distributor) shop. Sell the Galaxy V to someone willing to learn.

Gary WA7KKP

[KF5JOO]

I think the key concept here is 'learning' how to fix it yourself.

I know how to fix plenty of things, but I don't have an interest in putting in the hours necessary to learn this area of electronics. This old unit has some sentimental value, and I'd like to keep it operational.

[KF5JOO]

Here is my short list, of who you should talk to, BEFORE shipping any WRL/Hy-Gain Galaxy radio.

Thank you, just what I was looking for. I appreciate it!!

[AF6LJ]

It won't be cheap, good luck they are a fun radio.