PSR-800 Ebay special

[tumegpc]

I got this off ebay a few days ago. I knew from the pictures and description that this was going to be a challenge. The front case was messed up pretty bad and there was extensive corrosion to the pcb board involving the contacts for the battery power. Add to that,someone placed a jumper wire that would only allow power via USB.
After a couple hours of intense repair, I was able to get PSR-800 up and running. With the latest firmware and database the PSR-800 is scanning like a champ. I love this scanner !

 

[mancow]

Geez did they take it to battle?

 

[AA6IO]

Tumegpc
That's some great work you did cleaning up that scanner. Congratulations.
Steve AA6IO

 

[chekoz77]

Nice work!

From the pics it looks like a survivor from a fire.

 

[fourthhorseman]

I saw this 800,,Had to step away from it due to having a open case with the seller involving a SuperAmp(GRE)..Wish he did me right,,I would have been bidding against you!..All in good fun..

Great Score,,I Knew it was likely a good buy..

Nice work on the cleanup...And congrats on the 800 at thenice price!

 

[chekoz77]

If its the same guy, I bought a PSR-700 from him. I thought I had an issue with the scanner and he offered to refund the money right away. Seems from his feedback he treats every case different.

I do wonder where he is getting all the GRE stuff. Seems to be selling alot of it.

 

[fourthhorseman]

Yeah,Its like that sometimes..
Whaddya going to do..Still Jealous of the good score..Ha!

 

[joeuser]

I avoided it, I did manage to snag one a few days ago for 300. Can't wait to check it out

 

[tumegpc]

Thanks guys,
My biggest fear was that someone super glued the LCD module to the case. As I was pulling the front case and saw that it was not glued I felt pretty happy. Then I saw the added green jumper wire and corrosion, I said "darn it" ! Then told my wife I'm gonna need some time.

I recently got a Whistler WS1040 and had plans to get the WS1080, which I still might do. I have a couple HP-1E's that I'm going to sell. I just can't get over how well the GRE/Whisters perform !

 

[joewayne]

Did the ebayer say what had happened to it?

 

[tumegpc]

Did the ebayer say what had happened to it?

His description said it was a battery leak.

 

[Citywide173]

Possibly running the external power with Alkaline batteries? That looks like a lot more than a simple battery leak.

 

[Radiowawez]

Possibly running the external power with Alkaline batteries? That looks like a lot more than a simple battery leak.

Awesome as they are, tey chew V& spit out batteries. It's worth getting pricey rechargeables!

Wink, Wink

 

[Citywide173]

Awesome as they are, tey chew V& spit out batteries. It's worth getting pricey rechargeables!

Wink, Wink

ummm, my comment was about what could have possibly caused that particular damage. It wasn't a recommendation.

 

[Radiowawez]

ummm, my comment was about what could have possibly caused that particular damage. It wasn't a recommendation.

I think I just want too much battery life. Like a Samsung out lasting an iphone. We can land a machine on an asteroid, but we can't make a decent battery.

Wink, Wink

 

[Radiowawez]

ummm, my comment was about what could have possibly caused that particular damage. It wasn't a recommendation.

The heavy duty rechargeables last days. Problem averted.

Wink, Wink

 

[bowser22]

I sold you this scanner! Though I am not the same guy that you guys were talking about, the one that was also selling the psr700 and superamp. I bought it from him outright over paypal and then i added the jumper wire. I didnt want to put the time or money into it so i just sold it off as an ebay special. It appears that the guy before me had stored it with the batteries in it. As there was a lot of residue on the bottom that I washed off. Im glad you could fix it up and get it looking new !

 

[Radiowawez]

I sold you this scanner! Though I am not the same guy that you guys were talking about, the one that was also selling the psr700 and superamp. I bought it from him outright over paypal and then i added the jumper wire. I didnt want to put the time or money into it so i just sold it off as an ebay special. It appears that the guy before me had stored it with the batteries in it. As there was a lot of residue on the bottom that I washed off. Im glad you could fix it up and get it looking new !

Got it at HRO in Wilmington De friend. Still loving it!

 

[bowser22]

that message was to the OP, but im glad you are enjoying your psr as well