Re: Seeking a Timewave PK232MBX w/ firmware 7.1 or higher
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I just finished talking to Randy at Timewave about the availability of new machines. It appears Hank got lucky finding one in stock. Randy projects it will be several months before the parts shortage will be solved so it probably won't be uncommon to see more of these on back order. Until then upgraded older units are probably the best and only option if folks want to stick with the Timewave/AEA PK-232 products for their implementation.
On Friday, March 22, 2024 at 08:51:12 AM PDT, HB K4HYJ via groups.io <hbjr@...> wrote:
I just bought a new PK-232sc+ from a mom and pop ham shop in Ohio. It was $569 plus shipping. ? Maybe it was NOS.?
I have a couple PK¡¯s on the bench that I¡¯m waiting on repair parts. ?They will be at least those specs. One has the DSP option which is nice. One has the soundcard which is really nice.?
I¡¯ll have pricing once they are repaired.?
Hank K4HYJ?
On Mar 22, 2024, at 10:42?AM, KY4JW <ky4jwextra@...> wrote:
? You are correct Tim... I gave $150 for the AEA and then sent it to Timewave and gave them $270 for the upgrades. That is over $400 in the TNC. That is two much mony.? ?BUT I am a HAM and sometimes we do irrational things when it comes to our hoby.? ?jw
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Date 3/21/2024 9:36:36 PM
Subject Re: [network105] Seeking a Timewave PK232MBX w/ firmware 7.1 or higher
Hi Michael,
I didn't think they make "new" AEA/Timewaves anymore, but I did see a listing on Ham Radio Outlet for one that was "out of stock." What is truth these days?
From my two discussions with Randy at Timewave he said folks shouldn't pay too much. (What does that mean?) In reality that's tough to do because there really aren't many out there to begin with. I figured if someone on this forum is willing to sell one that has been substantially upgraded its probably a safer bet than ebay, or QRZ, EHam classifieds, etc. where you have to do dental surgery asking questions and ask them to send more pictures of the guts of the machine to determine condition, age and upgrades.?
I just bought one from KY4JW that he substantially upgraded. It was more than what Randy at Timewave said I should pay, but I figure with everything being upside down these days that I wasn't going to do much better anytime soon and I really cannot afford to delay my project any longer looking for a "perfect" solution. Jim (KY4JW) did a lot of upgrades so its probably a very good deal all things considered. Plan B for me is Kantronics if the AEA turns into a nosebleed.
I think Hank (can't recall call sign) is your best source of supply. He said in a previous Group thread he has several he is willing to sell that have been upgraded. I think he should be your point of focus in order to get a machine that has been upgraded substantially or fully if you want an upgraded AEA.
Not sure I can be much more help to you, but I'll be happy to try.
Tim AE7OG
Not trying to hijack your thread Tim, but since you and Hank have had recent discussions with Timewave, would yall mind telling me the price of a new unit (assuming there was one available)? And Hank, do you have an idea of what the special order military model runs? Just curious. I started my packet journey about a year and a half ago with a single board AEA in immaculate shape and totally unmolested / unmodified. I have since bought numerous TNCs (mostly Paccom). And I am finally able to make two of them converse with one another clear across the bench! Anyways, my AEA is a versatile unit, but is plagued with the well known lockup issue when left unattended too long. I appreciate the info already provided in this thread gentlemen. Mike K5MZM
I have 3 SCS modems and they are small but multi-model giant killers. ? Joseph D. Yuna
Joseph D. Yuna (LCDR USN/ret.) 1006 River Hills Rd. Beavercreek, OH 45430-1124 United States of America Primary:? +617.943.2635 W4JDY1953@... ? ? Thank you for your questions, but a Timewave is my requirement. I may change my requirement at some later point in time, but at this point in time my requirement is non negotiable for my specific use case. I may actually need a second in the future, but I can start my project with one. Do you have a fully functional Timewave PK232MBX you want to sell with firmware 7.1 or higher installed and no battery leakage? On Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 06:00:27 PM PST, HB K4HYJ via <hbjr@...> wrote: What is making you say there is a difference?? No MBX daughterboard? Or DSP added? ? Hank K4HYJ ? ? Must be a Timewave and not an AEA. Timewave is my requirement. You either have a Timewave to sell or not. I don't appreciate anyone second guessing my requirement.
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