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« on: November 07, 2012, 02:39:50 PM »

Does anybody know of anyone who refinishes and silkscreens front panels?
I hear Dee is not doing it any more.
I would like to get my Ranger II redone.
Thanks,
Don W9BHI
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« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2012, 02:55:41 PM »

http://www.johnsonradioresto.com

Hope that helps
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« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2012, 03:15:29 PM »

Does anybody know of anyone who refinishes and silkscreens front panels?
I hear Dee is not doing it any more.
I would like to get my Ranger II redone.
Thanks,
Don W9BHI


Dee Almquist, W4PNT, became a Silent Key on November 24, 2011.
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« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2012, 04:24:14 PM »

I checked with Chuck at Johnsonradioresto.com.
He does fantastic work but his cost is more than the rig is worth.
I will keep looking.

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« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2012, 07:38:42 PM »

I expected that from you Smiley

I know YEC in CA used to do them but the company he used, went under and took his stencils with them Sad

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« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2012, 08:30:04 PM »

Does anybody know of anyone who refinishes and silkscreens front panels?
I hear Dee is not doing it any more.
I would like to get my Ranger II redone.
Thanks,
Don W9BHI


I sent Chuck an email asking for quotes on various transmitter cabinets and panel rather than complete restoration services that he does.  I used Dee in the past and he just did cabinets I wanted done.  I will let you know when and if I got those cabinet only quotes from him.  Dee did excellent work and although some people thought he was expensive, when you figure the work involved along with the skill involved it was well worth what he charged.  Dee was a great guy and I really miss those visits Martha and I made down to his QTH.     

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« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2012, 09:30:29 PM »

Chuck quoted me well over $350.00 for the panel and cabinet.
I realize that there is a lot of labor involved to do the job correctly.
I am not saying his prices are out of line but a Ranger II just ain't worth it (to me anyway).
It's been electrically refurbished and a pretty face won't make it fuction any better than it does.

Don W9BHI
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« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2012, 10:20:50 PM »

I have to agree that it is difficult to spend so much for the front panel but someone mentioned that the silk screening only of the front is less expensive.  All then one needs to do is strip and paint the front on their own, send in the panel and get the silk screen done.

I am going to do my own panel but I do have a shop and spray capability but silk screen is a hobby I don't have time for right now so I am looking at alternatives for the lettering. 

Let me know if you find some alternative for less.

Tom
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« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2012, 09:41:12 AM »

Chuck quoted me well over $350.00 for the panel and cabinet.
I realize that there is a lot of labor involved to do the job correctly.
I am not saying his prices are out of line but a Ranger II just ain't worth it (to me anyway).
It's been electrically refurbished and a pretty face won't make it fuction any better than it does.

Don W9BHI

Here are the quote's I received yesterday from Chuck:

The Rangers are $325 for the face and $175 for the case--$500.00 total
 
The Valiants are $375 for the face and $200 for the case--$575.00 total
 
Knobs clear coated with new pointers are $75 per set
 
All prices plus shipping

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