Keep this duplexer or send it back?

[dorcse]

First, thanks to all for the great posts and info. I really appreciate the knowledge you are all willing to share. I'm a long time reader, first time poster and I finally have my own question and need some help, please. I just acquired an RFS duplexer from an Ebay seller (who also tuned it). This duplexer was to be used for a portable GMRS repeater I'm putting together. Anyway, it arrived today and I noticed that the RX N-Female connector has damaged, missing fingers. I contacted the seller and sent him a photo. He replied stating he did not notice this before sending it to me and said is still "fully functional" as it is. He did however offer to refund $20 if I want to keep it or will accept a return and offer a refund. Just not sure if I should try to test it and keep it if it seems OK, or just not bother at all and return it. What would you do? Thanks for your help!

 

[KevinC]

Return it, it's not "fully functional", it's damaged.

 

[jonwienke]

Ditto. Those broken contacts are going to bork the RF going through that connector.

 

[cmdrwill]

Those broken contacts are going to bork the RF going through that connector.

Right "bork" ing the RF signals is not good. So it is not fully ''functional"....

 

[jonwienke]

Right "bork" ing the RF signals is not good. So it is not fully ''functional"....

Agreed.

 

[a417]

Does not meet MIL-STD-348 standard, thus does not conform to initial offering, open and shut case.

Personally, I'd haggle for as much back as he will give due to a defective item - replace the female N bulkhead connector myself and keep it.

But that's just me, I don't recommend being me for everyone.

 

[dorcse]

Thanks for all the helpful replies. I truly appreciate it! I have communicated with the seller and will be returning the duplexer for a refund. Seller is also covering the return shipping as requested due to the defect.

Thanks again.

 

[KG4INW]

It really looks like someone tried to jam a PL-259 on there. They'll fit but ruin the center conductor as you can see.

 

[cmdrwill]

It really looks like someone tried to jam a PL-259 on there. They'll fit but ruin the center conductor as you can see.

EXACTLY.... Could also be a bent center pin in the N male connector that did the damage. "Thread lightly".

 

[dcr_inc]

Been using one JUST like it for several years now with absolutely NO ISSUES.. A missing finger while unsightly, isn't going to effect the duplexers operation one bit.. If the price was good and you are happy, I say keep it..

 

[cmdrwill]

Been using one JUST like it for several years now with absolutely NO ISSUES..

Lucky you.

 

[dcr_inc]

Yup.. Sometimes a little less worry and more patience works..

 

[prcguy]

Just open a dispute with Ebay and include the picture, you will get all your money back including shipping.

 

[sfd119]

....or just talk to the eBay seller first before opening a dispute. OP already said that the seller offered a full return or $20 and keep it.

 

[12dbsinad]

He was willing to refund 20 dollars off the purchase price, correct? In that case, it would depend on how much he bought the duplexer for. If it was dirt cheap, I'd say fix it. If not, I'd send it back.

 

[prcguy]

It would take way more than $20 in labor to replace that connector, I would get a full refund and another duplexer.