Rich,
Although the 1200S is no longer made, the IFR factory in Wichita still
supports repairs and calibrations. If you were to send your service
monitor to any of a number of instrument repair firms, it is likely that
any parts needed (other than common ICs and similar components) would be
ordered from IFR and a percentage added to their cost. The last time I
sent my 1200 to IFR for a full calibration, several parts had to be
replaced- at cost of $700. I winced at that bill, but I now have a
service monitor that works perfectly. Before the repair, the
synthesizer would unlock randomly after the unit was on for a few hours.
The IFR 1200S is a complex and costly instrument, and I personally would
not think of sending it anywhere but the factory for repair or
calibration. Unfortunately, almost any replacement of a major component
on this unit is likely to run into big bucks!
73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY
Rich Garcia wrote:
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> Would like to hear from other IFR owners as to where you would suggest I
> have my own IFR repaired. I do not run a business so cost is a major factor
> but I would like to have my IFR-1200S repaired properly.
>
> Thanks,
> Rich K4GPS
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