[Yaesu] FT-1000D Repair

[Bob]

>The meter read-out (S-meter etc ..the digital readout is ok) illumination
>has failed 
>on our FT-1000D. Yaesu/Calif states 8 weeks for repair for rigs not under
>warranty and their Huntsville, AL subcontract facility gave us 6 weeks. We
>removed cover and we agree with Yaesu service people that it is not an easy
>lamp replacement.  Anyone know of local (Northeast US ) repair facility
>that could handle this in a more reasonable time-frame?  Operation now is a
>little like driving your car at night with no dash lights!   Thanks.


While not exactly in the northeast, these guys do a fantastic job. They
have gone over a few radios of mine, and I have been very pleased.

Sandhills Technical Service
http://www.janrix.com/sts/

Good luck, 
Bob-KF9YH



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