Re: Funky display

eeyore,
I recently had one of my VR-500s fixed by the good folks at 
Standard/Vertex, the US Yaesu importer. You can get more info at:
http://www.yaesu.com/?cmd=ContactUs&DivisionID=65

My VR-500 needed a new volume/squelch knob assembly, because I sat on it 
or something similarly stupid. The servive wasn'tblazing fast, but I had 
it back, repaired, in less than six weeks. Unless it's under warranty, 
you make arrangements via the contact info to send it back, provide a 
credit card number, then they look at it when it arrives, after which 
they contact you with an estimate and for your authorization to repair 
it, which should eliminate most surprises. The total cost returned to me 
was well under a $100.

Drop them a line and they should be able to set you up. Other stories of 
customer service from any vendor about the VR-500 are also solicited.
Mike Lehman
Urbana, IL

eeyore_pumpkin wrote:
> Hello,
>
>    My vr500 has always worked flawlessly, turned it on tonight and the
> display has gone a little odd.  Left two digits display as a backward
> 3 rather than an 8.  If it was the old days I'd assume a led segment
> had blown.  Tried reset as a last resort, no help.
>
>     Assume it needs to go in for repair, but is that feasible in
> todays throw away society.  Anyone recommend a repair site?  Any vague
> ideas on cost to have it repaired?
>
>     Thanks much!