rubixcube2k3 Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 So I got a little bad news yesterday that both radios had significant problems and were going to need repair or replacement in order to return to service in my panel. Since my avionics shop didn't really have an angle except to tell me that they could repair them or replace them if I wanted them to, but I could ship them out or buy somewhere else, I decided to shop around and feel my options out. Byron here pointed me to Eddie Washburn who seems like a superb and very knowledgable guy. I'm thinking my Mac1700s and nav indicators are headed to him in the morning. On the other side of things, I also reached out to Roy Dawson Avionics before I got Eddie's info this morning, as I received word that he also was a great resource on King stuff. This is the interesting part. The conversation I had with him was insulting to say it politely. It wasn't a chat with passive ignorance, but more like Active pursuit of being as asinine as possible. I don't mind sharing the entire context of the call if anyone wants to know, but I just wanted to know if what I just learned about his practices is already widely know. And if so, how is this guy still in business? I know if I talked to a potential customer the way he interacted with me, I would have been out of business decades ago. Anyway, just a heads up on this experience and Where to and where not to go for help with KX170B/McCoy 1700s ~Abe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywarrior Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 I could not find a web site for his business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubixcube2k3 Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 He's listed on TAP and older threads over on the brand P forums 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nugs314 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 I used the old rascal to repair my king. Grumpy is a good word but he does excellent/ quick work. He has been doing this for 30 + years. He turned around the job quick and for less. I understand how he can come off though. I would personally use him again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubixcube2k3 Posted October 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Nugs, It's hard to believe anyone has anything good to say about him after the conversation I had yesterday where he flat out insulted me. I'd never recommend him, no matter how good or cheap he is. Wouldn't let any of my friends do it either if they asked my reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneymite Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Aviation does seem to have a "percentage" of curmudgeons. Many of them have hearts of gold....some have hearts of coal. I guess everyone is a diamond in the rough, but some are rougher than others. My experience is when you meet a rough curmudgeon, who stays in business, there's a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarmaster Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Don't know where you are at, but Joliet Avionics in KARR just did my MAC radios and they work like new again. Very willing to work with me and my budget! I can highly recommend them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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