WA4GEG Yaesu Repair, Packing and Shipping Information

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                          Shipping info.                                

For shipping your transceiver, you may use any carrier of choice, i.e. FedEx, UPS, DHL, and etc.
All outgoing shipments from my shop are normally made by FedEx ground. FedEx Ground is the most economical shipping method at this writing (02/2008.)
 



Shipping address:        Electronic Equipment Service
                                     Byron Campbell
                                     126 Stiner SHRS.
                                     Sharps Chapel, TN 37866


Packing info., OEM boxes

Transceivers* ship nicely in their OEM double or triple layer shipping boxes, wrapping, packing and etc. Please observe the OEM packing check list:

Your original factory shipping box will be used to return ship your transceiver. I make a point of always returning original boxes to their respective owners.

*Includes FT-890, FT-900, FT-1000MP (MP, Field & Mark-V) and FT-2000

NOTE: The original FT-1000 / FT-1000D, due to its heavy shipping weight, must be shipped in its OEM box and packing PLUS a 24x24x13" (minimum size) exterior DOUBLE-WALL HEAVY DUTY BOX for extra protection during shipping. All FT-1000/D received in only their OEM box/packing will be packed in an oversize box (at the customers expense) for return shipping - No Exceptions.
     
How to pack a transceiver when the OEM shipping box is not available:

NOTE: When using commercial packing services, print a copy of these instructions and have them follow it.


Shipping companies deny shipping damage claims for inadequate packing, especially when there isn't any damage to the shipping box, i.e. g-force damage. Current UPS policy calls for a minimum item to box clearance (packing thickness) of 2" at this writing. The best shipping insurance is "drop-kick-proof" packing using greater clearances / packing thickness. Recommended method:

    * Secure packing is a must! If the transceiver has room to move about
      in the shipping
box damage will occur, especially scuffing and
      scratching of the transceiver's finish. But more seriously, damage to
      front / rear panels and related controls, jacks and sub panel circuit boards.


Packing materials to avoid:


Foam packing peanuts:



Return shipping charges


All return shipping is done through FedEx ground. For return shipping I charge the actual shipping and insurance rates plus the following for packing labor:

$5.00 when shipping in your original factory box & packing.

$10.00 when shipping in your reusable non-factory boxing and bubble wrap packing.

$10.00 when return shipping an FT-1000/D in the OEM box w/ Manditory 24x24x13 minimum size outer box.

$15.00 when return shipping in your non-factory boxing where packing peanuts or other misc. materials were used.

$10 + box cost + packing material cost if either your non-factory box and / or packing is excessively worn, damaged or otherwise unusable.

NOTE: Commercial packing companies that employ double boxing with packing foam-peanut methods almost always use inexpensive light duty single-ply one-shot boxes.  99% of the time these are not reusable, and I'll just end up having to sell you a new box.  To avoid this needless expense use only a heavy duty double-ply box for shipping your heavy fixed station transceiver.

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