BCD436HP/BCD536HP: Bcd436hp mods

[Bouy75]

Is there anyone still performing mods or parts for the bcd436hp? I see Jon was years ago but looks like he's no longer active?

 

[cpcool54]

Is there anyone still performing mods or parts for the bcd436hp? I see Jon was years ago but looks like he's no longer active?

I'm also hoping to find someone doing the mods. I was looking at getting sn SDS100, but without being able to have the internal GPS, I may pass on it. I noticed his website, unidenscanners.com is no longer up either.

 

[KK4JUG]

I'm also hoping to find someone doing the mods. I was looking at getting sn SDS100, but without being able to have the internal GPS, I may pass on it. I noticed his website, unidenscanners.com is no longer up either.

I'm glad I got the internal GPS for my SDS 100 before he went "out of business." It's a great piece of engineering and has worked flawlessly. If I remember correctly, he fixed the cold solder joints and installed the GPS for only $75.

 

[sallen07]

Is there anyone still performing mods or parts for the bcd436hp? I see Jon was years ago but looks like he's no longer active?

I sent an SDS100 to John in January 2022 when it developed the cold solder joint problem.

In December I got it back with a note from Jon saying that his health issues don't allow him to do repairs or modifications anymore.

So yes, he's out of business.

 

[KevinC]

I sent an SDS100 to John in January 2022 when it developed the cold solder joint problem.

In December I got it back with a note from Jon saying that his health issues don't allow him to do repairs or modifications anymore.

So yes, he's out of business.

It took almost a year to get it back?

 

[sallen07]

It took almost a year to get it back?

Yes. He apologized for the delay. I'm sure when he received it he was hoping he'd be able to fix it. As was I!

I knew he was having some challenges so I didn't bug him about it. Actually when he disappeared off RR I thought there was a good chance I'd never see the scanner again, so I was excited when a box unexpectedly showed up. My excitement quickly dissipated when I saw the note.

 

[dave3825]

Jon was good at that stuff and he was really the only one offering as a service. As much as I wanted the internal gps on my 436 I elected to do it as an external (and did it myself) so if any problems arose, it could be fixed easily. I am not sure what anyone that had the gps mods done will do if they ever experience a problem.